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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

A12 LOOMOT history

A12 LOO is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

A12 LOO black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,602 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A12 LOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A12 LOO was last recorded at 97,602 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 9,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,069 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,533 miles
Average per year
5,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,602 miles
  • 2024 – 88,069 miles
  • 2023 – 79,604 miles
  • 2022 – 71,829 miles
  • 2021 – 62,789 miles
  • 2020 – 61,410 miles
  • 2019 – 59,733 miles
  • 2018 – 54,785 miles
  • 2017 – 53,591 miles
  • 2016 – 48,487 miles
  • 2015 – 45,184 miles
  • 2014 – 40,448 miles
  • 2013 – 37,457 miles
  • 2012 – 29,558 miles
  • 2011 – 22,295 miles
  • 2010 – 22,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,602 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,602 miles (+9,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,602 miles
    Test number
    453989510745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass88,069 miles (+8,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    88,069 miles
    Test number
    710581883630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,604 miles (+7,775)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    330816797002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass71,829 miles (+9,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    140262417746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass62,789 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,789 miles
    Test number
    868621653306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,410 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    61,410 miles
    Test number
    984655984817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass59,733 miles (+4,948)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,733 miles
    Test number
    594263152986
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    245869233923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,785 miles (+1,194)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,785 miles
    Test number
    119647476164
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass53,591 miles (+5,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,591 miles
    Test number
    897445186776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass48,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    711030796037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,487 miles (+3,303)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,487 miles
    Test number
    713171491350
    • FailureNearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

  13. Pass45,184 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    726331045232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,448 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,448 miles
    Test number
    336461934465
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass37,457 miles (+7,899)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    37,457 miles
    Test number
    537025103293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass29,558 miles (+7,263)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    29,558 miles
    Test number
    856175302236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass22,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,295 miles
    Test number
    208673891141
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Fail22,294 miles (+14)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,294 miles
    Test number
    387273291196
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass22,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,280 miles
    Test number
    702140450359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A12 LOO

Does A12 LOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LOO is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on A12 LOO?
The MOT on A12 LOO is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A12 LOO done?
A12 LOO was recorded at 97,602 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,053 miles a year.
Has A12 LOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A12 LOO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on A12 LOO 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 A12 LOO find?
A12 LOO passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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