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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L109 DRHMOT history

L109 DRH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,026 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

L109 DRH silver 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 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
140,026 km
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,007 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L109 DRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L109 DRH was last recorded at 140,026 km on 5 Aug 2026, 1,005 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,021 km · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,005 km
Average per year
1,007 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,026 km
  • 2025 – 139,021 km
  • 2024 – 138,457 km
  • 2023 – 137,980 km
  • 2022 – 135,705 km
  • 2021 – 134,845 km
  • 2020 – 134,398 km
  • 2019 – 134,079 km
  • 2018 – 133,789 km
  • 2010 – 125,400 km
  • 2009 – 123,627 km
  • 2008 – 121,682 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,026 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Covers obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,026 km (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    140,026 km
    Test number
    737836606590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,021 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    139,021 km
    Test number
    799897192160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail139,021 km (+564)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,021 km
    Test number
    777069968298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass138,457 km (+477)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    138,457 km
    Test number
    189779394995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,980 km (+2,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,980 km
    Test number
    931320992527
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass135,705 km (+860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    135,705 km
    Test number
    649974695850
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive very minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,845 km (+447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,845 km
    Test number
    380638627375
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive very minor oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,398 km (+319)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,398 km
    Test number
    423544206413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass134,079 km (+290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,079 km
    Test number
    852446629767
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  10. Pass133,789 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,789 km
    Test number
    764066661709
    • AdvisoryCovers obscuring some components

  11. Pass133,321 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,321 miles
    Test number
    535337231732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,131 miles (+1,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,131 miles
    Test number
    357496284851
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under covers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryRear tyres showing signs of perishing

  13. Pass131,880 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    131,880 miles
    Test number
    305371445172
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail131,880 miles (+579)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,880 miles
    Test number
    708411045174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass131,301 miles (+1,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    131,301 miles
    Test number
    865732124132
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass129,795 miles (+1,408)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    129,795 miles
    Test number
    696327133134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass128,387 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,387 miles
    Test number
    827622342130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,239 miles
    Test number
    927747531119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,400 km (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    125,400 km
    Test number
    480790330118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass123,627 km (+1,945)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,627 km
    Test number
    313899839171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,682 km (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    121,682 km
    Test number
    590504048179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,674 km6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,674 km
    Test number
    312196938158
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L109 DRH

Does L109 DRH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L109 DRH is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L109 DRH?
The MOT on L109 DRH is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L109 DRH done?
L109 DRH was recorded at 140,026 km at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,007 km a year.
Has L109 DRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L109 DRH has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L109 DRH 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 L109 DRH find?
L109 DRH passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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