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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

L111 PRRMOT history

L111 PRR is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 61,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

L111 PRR 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 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,967 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 PRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 PRR was last recorded at 61,967 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 444 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2013: 46,006 miles, lower than 46,009 miles on 6 Sept 2013.
  • 25 Sept 2024: 60,936 miles, lower than 60,959 miles on 5 Sept 2024.

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
61,523 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
444 miles
Average per year
2,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,967 miles
  • 2025 – 61,523 miles
  • 2024 – 60,936 miles
  • 2023 – 60,528 miles
  • 2022 – 59,628 miles
  • 2021 – 59,001 miles
  • 2020 – 57,512 miles
  • 2019 – 56,744 miles
  • 2018 – 55,895 miles
  • 2017 – 54,911 miles
  • 2016 – 53,682 miles
  • 2015 – 51,395 miles
  • 2014 – 48,270 miles
  • 2013 – 46,006 miles
  • 2012 – 44,615 miles
  • 2011 – 42,706 miles
  • 2010 – 41,176 miles
  • 2009 – 39,819 miles
  • 2008 – 37,741 miles
  • 2007 – 31,905 miles
  • 2006 – 18,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    653064715773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,967 miles (+444)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,967 miles
    Test number
    691112331683
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass61,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    171243563419
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail61,523 miles (+587)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,523 miles
    Test number
    294800111530
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass60,936 miles (-23)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,936 miles
    Test number
    377922898089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,959 miles (+431)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,959 miles
    Test number
    953320081298
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass60,528 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    60,528 miles
    Test number
    372935002670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,628 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,628 miles
    Test number
    948736690806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,001 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,001 miles
    Test number
    985946681541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    411129773331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail57,512 miles (+768)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    398689232385
    • MajorBrake lever has restricted free movement no reserve travel park brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

  12. Pass56,744 miles (+849)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,744 miles
    Test number
    243640236459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,895 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    100653827990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    555582304021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail54,911 miles (+1,229)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    593558815302
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,682 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,682 miles
    Test number
    671407971121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail53,675 miles (+2,280)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,675 miles
    Test number
    340071922770
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass51,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    347506220319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,395 miles (+3,125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,395 miles
    Test number
    843664922806
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass48,270 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,270 miles
    Test number
    918743024231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,006 miles (-3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,006 miles
    Test number
    537612453253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail46,009 miles (+1,394)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    208209543238
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass44,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,615 miles
    Test number
    827738222243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,615 miles (+1,909)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,615 miles
    Test number
    419987712244
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  25. Pass42,706 miles (+1,530)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    42,706 miles
    Test number
    148684211209
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded at back

  26. Pass41,176 miles (+1,357)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    492092120258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,819 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    863716929294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,741 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    152178828220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,905 miles (+12,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,905 miles
    Test number
    891923417208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass18,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,964 miles
    Test number
    274968706265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 PRR

Does L111 PRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 PRR is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 PRR?
The MOT on L111 PRR is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 PRR done?
L111 PRR was recorded at 61,967 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 2,138 miles a year.
Has L111 PRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 PRR has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 PRR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L111 PRR find?
L111 PRR passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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