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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

X55 LWSMOT history

X55 LWS is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

X55 LWS yellow 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 5 Dec 2026
Mileage
82,606 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X55 LWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X55 LWS was last recorded at 82,606 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,358 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
248 miles
Average per year
3,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,606 miles
  • 2024 – 82,358 miles
  • 2023 – 82,130 miles
  • 2022 – 81,822 miles
  • 2021 – 81,455 miles
  • 2020 – 81,137 miles
  • 2019 – 80,852 miles
  • 2018 – 80,214 miles
  • 2017 – 78,726 miles
  • 2016 – 77,389 miles
  • 2015 – 75,962 miles
  • 2014 – 73,516 miles
  • 2013 – 67,231 miles
  • 2012 – 60,829 miles
  • 2011 – 53,045 miles
  • 2010 – 46,728 miles
  • 2009 – 38,452 miles
  • 2008 – 31,228 miles
  • 2006 – 25,461 miles
  • 2005 – 21,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,606 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,606 miles (+248)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    82,606 miles
    Test number
    701031066079
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,358 miles (+228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,358 miles
    Test number
    342012915306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,130 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,130 miles
    Test number
    675204756864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,822 miles (+367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    81,822 miles
    Test number
    675971760648
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across back axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,455 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    81,455 miles
    Test number
    502419751433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,454 miles (+317)3 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,454 miles
    Test number
    591925196577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass81,137 miles (+285)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,137 miles
    Test number
    251226739036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,852 miles
    Test number
    509565031873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,852 miles (+638)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,852 miles
    Test number
    741680042051
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass80,214 miles (+1,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,214 miles
    Test number
    818900861782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has been filled and flexing but no holes apparent (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,726 miles (+1,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    404236122084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass77,389 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,389 miles
    Test number
    119996526284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    628370363680
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail75,962 miles (+2,446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    672530099818
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass73,516 miles (+6,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,516 miles
    Test number
    209403624323
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass67,231 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,231 miles
    Test number
    607112323331
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Fail67,155 miles (+6,326)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    997989813393
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass60,829 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,829 miles
    Test number
    519975022321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,753 miles (+7,708)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,753 miles
    Test number
    517441722359
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass53,045 miles (+6,317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    53,045 miles
    Test number
    636155111364
    • 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)

  21. Pass46,728 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    46,728 miles
    Test number
    454574930371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,452 miles (+7,224)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    701756519308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,228 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    441848038305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,583 miles (+3,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,583 miles
    Test number
    452241828086
    • NoteFront brakes and nearside rear brake slightly binding

  25. Pass25,461 miles (+3,632)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    25,461 miles
    Test number
    442063956366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,829 miles
    Test number
    834006555314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X55 LWS

Does X55 LWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X55 LWS is valid until 5 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X55 LWS?
The MOT on X55 LWS is valid until 5 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X55 LWS done?
X55 LWS was recorded at 82,606 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,050 miles a year.
Has X55 LWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X55 LWS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X55 LWS 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 X55 LWS find?
X55 LWS passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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