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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

X24 LJSMOT history

X24 LJS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 66,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

X24 LJS blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,851 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X24 LJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X24 LJS was last recorded at 66,851 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,423 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
1,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,851 miles
  • 2025 – 66,423 miles
  • 2023 – 66,402 miles
  • 2022 – 66,311 miles
  • 2021 – 66,002 miles
  • 2020 – 65,689 miles
  • 2019 – 65,296 miles
  • 2017 – 65,200 miles
  • 2016 – 64,784 miles
  • 2015 – 64,172 miles
  • 2014 – 61,920 miles
  • 2013 – 60,110 miles
  • 2011 – 52,691 miles
  • 2010 – 44,450 miles
  • 2009 – 42,236 miles
  • 2008 – 40,055 miles
  • 2007 – 38,481 miles
  • 2006 – 34,589 miles
  • 2005 – 32,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,851 miles
  • AdvisoryALL Vehicle underside including suspension components are covered in underseal.
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All brake pipes coated in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,851 miles (+428)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    484750897266
    • AdvisoryALL Vehicle underside including suspension components are covered in underseal.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass66,423 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    207390769096
    • AdvisoryALL Vehicle underside and suspension components covered in underseal.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL Brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded within seat belt prescribed area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass66,402 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    66,402 miles
    Test number
    776628255495
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  4. Fail66,386 miles (+75)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,386 miles
    Test number
    860896558979
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  5. Pass66,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    278631508044
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail66,310 miles (+308)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,310 miles
    Test number
    946602296514
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass66,002 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    924216036254
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in underseal

  8. Fail65,982 miles (+293)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,982 miles
    Test number
    920052199443
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint between rear silencer and system (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in underseal

  9. Pass65,689 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    65,689 miles
    Test number
    333530106855
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront+rear suspension arms corroded

  10. Fail65,689 miles (+393)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,689 miles
    Test number
    471995118104
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront+rear suspension arms corroded

  11. Pass65,296 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,296 miles
    Test number
    536429921049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill holed and corroded out with prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail65,296 miles (+96)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,296 miles
    Test number
    204255840363
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill holed and corroded out with prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass65,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    65,200 miles
    Test number
    648615109756
    • AdvisoryN/s rear sill corroded and fractured outwith prescribed area

  14. Fail65,200 miles (+416)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,200 miles
    Test number
    808035344892
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s rear sill corroded and fractured outwith prescribed area

  15. Pass64,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    228948778799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,784 miles (+612)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,784 miles
    Test number
    299301174192
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  17. Pass64,172 miles (+2,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,172 miles
    Test number
    569400885160
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass61,920 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    746052074193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,912 miles (+1,802)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,912 miles
    Test number
    798511274112
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass60,110 miles (+7,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,110 miles
    Test number
    476026583119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass52,691 miles (+19)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,691 miles
    Test number
    358334801267
    • NoteFront tyres badly perished on sidewalls (04)

  22. Fail52,672 miles (+8,222)1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,672 miles
    Test number
    167063001279
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront discs poor surface area. n/s/r disc poor surface
    • NoteFront tyres badly perished on sidewalls (04)

  23. Pass44,450 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,450 miles
    Test number
    700684600221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,236 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    253916299486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,055 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,055 miles
    Test number
    542613008241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail40,043 miles (+1,562)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,043 miles
    Test number
    324330008478
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass38,481 miles (+3,892)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    651036537130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,589 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,589 miles
    Test number
    534930746159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,614 miles
    Test number
    270465555331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,614 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,614 miles
    Test number
    884935155341
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X24 LJS

Does X24 LJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X24 LJS is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X24 LJS?
The MOT on X24 LJS is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X24 LJS done?
X24 LJS was recorded at 66,851 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,685 miles a year.
Has X24 LJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X24 LJS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on X24 LJS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on X24 LJS find?
X24 LJS passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: all vehicle underside including suspension components are covered in underseal.; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or other material; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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