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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

X441 LGJMOT history

X441 LGJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 75,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

X441 LGJ green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2024
Mileage
75,143 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X441 LGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X441 LGJ was last recorded at 75,143 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 May 2018: 61,257 miles, lower than 61,297 miles on 4 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,266 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
877 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,143 miles
  • 2023 – 74,266 miles
  • 2022 – 70,573 miles
  • 2021 – 67,117 miles
  • 2020 – 63,940 miles
  • 2019 – 63,410 miles
  • 2018 – 61,257 miles
  • 2016 – 59,265 miles
  • 2015 – 55,778 miles
  • 2014 – 55,415 miles
  • 2013 – 54,528 miles
  • 2012 – 52,289 miles
  • 2011 – 50,130 miles
  • 2010 – 48,105 miles
  • 2009 – 45,371 miles
  • 2008 – 43,679 miles
  • 2007 – 41,606 miles
  • 2006 – 39,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail75,143 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension has general corrosions
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear b/discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail75,143 miles (+877)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    999992728325
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension has general corrosions
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass74,266 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,266 miles
    Test number
    400130839329
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail74,260 miles (+3,687)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,260 miles
    Test number
    578603858390
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre clamp missing and rear rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass70,573 miles (+3,456)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    70,573 miles
    Test number
    916578599755
    • AdvisoryExhaust nut and bolt missing from cat
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass67,117 miles (+3,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    941675875628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,940 miles (+530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    508190838460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    368283883623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,410 miles (+2,153)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    397289095082
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass61,257 miles (-40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    61,257 miles
    Test number
    507347613923
    • AdvisoryRear b/discs corroded

  10. Fail61,297 miles (+31)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,297 miles
    Test number
    901813243397
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe across rear subframe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear b/discs corroded

  11. Fail61,266 miles (+2,001)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,266 miles
    Test number
    886501085225
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion majority of suspension components have slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass59,265 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,265 miles
    Test number
    625423099181
    • 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)

  13. Fail59,261 miles (+3,483)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,261 miles
    Test number
    860767078959
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass55,778 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,778 miles
    Test number
    785445769948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,415 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    517201024343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion Over Underside Including Suspension Components
    • NoteExhaust Heatshield Rattling.
    • NoteRear Brakes Binding Slightly

  16. Fail55,415 miles (+887)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    536561424303
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion Over Underside Including Suspension Components
    • NoteExhaust Heatshield Rattling.
    • NoteRear Brakes Binding Slightly

  17. Pass54,528 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,528 miles
    Test number
    949182823329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront tyres worn,perished and cracked and only just passed test
    • NoteSlight inner side wall damage to offside rear tyre

  18. Fail54,528 miles (+2,239)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,528 miles
    Test number
    246187313308
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront tyres worn,perished and cracked and only just passed test
    • NoteSlight inner side wall damage to offside rear tyre

  19. Pass52,289 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    239974412333
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to get down on outer edges
    • NoteRear earth strap not connected to chassis

  20. Fail52,287 miles (+2,157)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,287 miles
    Test number
    769803912320
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to get down on outer edges
    • NoteRear earth strap not connected to chassis

  21. Pass50,130 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    766305921342
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge and only just passed test,front tyres starting to wear
    • NoteUnderside of car starting to rust

  22. Fail50,130 miles (+2,025)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,130 miles
    Test number
    115828011384
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn smooth on inner edge and only just passed test,front tyres starting to wear
    • NoteUnderside of car starting to rust

  23. Pass48,105 miles (+1,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,105 miles
    Test number
    463169710461
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass46,896 miles (+1,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,896 miles
    Test number
    750982380095
    • NoteRear wish bones starting to corror

  25. Pass45,371 miles (+1,692)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,371 miles
    Test number
    862802599034
    • NoteFront rear wish bones starting to corror

  26. Pass43,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,679 miles
    Test number
    664407988033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,676 miles (+2,070)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,676 miles
    Test number
    332197188057
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  28. Pass41,606 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,606 miles
    Test number
    714303497099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    124959286095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail39,234 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,234 miles
    Test number
    124128686466
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X441 LGJ

Does X441 LGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X441 LGJ expired on 20 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X441 LGJ?
The MOT on X441 LGJ expired on 20 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X441 LGJ done?
X441 LGJ was recorded at 75,143 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has X441 LGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X441 LGJ has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X441 LGJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X441 LGJ find?
X441 LGJ failed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened; all suspension has general corrosions, and 3 more.

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