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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

L11 PYPMOT history

L11 PYP is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

L11 PYP 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,661 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 PYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 PYP was last recorded at 67,661 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,653 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,008 miles
Average per year
2,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,661 miles
  • 2025 – 66,653 miles
  • 2022 – 66,000 miles
  • 2021 – 65,804 miles
  • 2018 – 64,793 miles
  • 2016 – 62,614 miles
  • 2015 – 59,651 miles
  • 2014 – 56,445 miles
  • 2013 – 52,413 miles
  • 2012 – 47,982 miles
  • 2011 – 44,286 miles
  • 2010 – 39,705 miles
  • 2009 – 34,123 miles
  • 2008 – 28,739 miles
  • 2007 – 24,475 miles
  • 2006 – 21,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,661 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (deteriorated) (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak but not excessive
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (deteriorated) (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside vehicle

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,661 miles (+1,008)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    934359606252
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (deteriorated) (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (deteriorated) (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side(deteriorated) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside vehicle

  2. Pass66,653 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    656560445908
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail66,653 miles (+653)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,653 miles
    Test number
    784482130933
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass66,000 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    66,000 miles
    Test number
    837135683970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,804 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    973062697638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,793 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,793 miles
    Test number
    951279449378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,614 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    750606260710
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses tarnished

  8. Fail62,614 miles (+14)3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,614 miles
    Test number
    873113648339
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses tarnished

  9. Fail62,600 miles (+2,949)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,600 miles
    Test number
    273422334510
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass59,651 miles (+3,206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,651 miles
    Test number
    420050641053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,445 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,445 miles
    Test number
    246657084266
    • NoteEarth strap broken to rear diff
    • NoteSuspention arms corrosion

  12. Fail56,440 miles (+4,027)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,440 miles
    Test number
    497733674259
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteEarth strap broken to rear diff
    • NoteSuspention arms corrosion

  13. Pass52,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    52,413 miles
    Test number
    397863653471
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail52,410 miles (+4,428)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,410 miles
    Test number
    258943953255
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass47,982 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,982 miles
    Test number
    189936052296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Fail47,950 miles (+3,664)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,950 miles
    Test number
    219715752232
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Pass44,286 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,286 miles
    Test number
    255634441204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail44,184 miles (+4,479)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,184 miles
    Test number
    478568131283
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,705 miles (+5,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,705 miles
    Test number
    680581550271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass34,123 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,123 miles
    Test number
    382647659415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,739 miles (+4,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    593179748276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,475 miles (+2,601)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,475 miles
    Test number
    113843657273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    21,874 miles
    Test number
    213747036281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 PYP

Does L11 PYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 PYP is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 PYP?
The MOT on L11 PYP is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 PYP done?
L11 PYP was recorded at 67,661 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
Has L11 PYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 PYP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 PYP 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 L11 PYP find?
L11 PYP passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side; nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, and 7 more.

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