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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

L13 DYPMOT history

L13 DYP is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 108,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

L13 DYP blue 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,424 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,312 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 DYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 DYP was last recorded at 108,424 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,420 miles · 24 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,312 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,424 miles
  • 2025 – 108,416 miles
  • 2024 – 106,642 miles
  • 2023 – 106,341 miles
  • 2021 – 104,175 miles
  • 2020 – 103,514 miles
  • 2019 – 103,381 miles
  • 2018 – 103,000 miles
  • 2017 – 102,786 miles
  • 2016 – 102,657 miles
  • 2015 – 102,206 miles
  • 2014 – 101,362 miles
  • 2013 – 100,578 miles
  • 2011 – 84,106 miles
  • 2010 – 73,060 miles
  • 2009 – 71,037 miles
  • 2008 – 65,945 miles
  • 2007 – 62,784 miles
  • 2006 – 62,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,424 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,424 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,424 miles
    Test number
    377303973619
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,420 miles (+4)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,420 miles
    Test number
    324979770066
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail108,416 miles (+1,774)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,416 miles
    Test number
    947629833373
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,642 miles (+301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    215096803671
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components slightly corroded

  5. Pass106,341 miles (+2,166)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    912926162266
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all front and rear suspension components

  6. Pass104,175 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    104,175 miles
    Test number
    501699903237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bottom ball joint has slight play
    • AdvisorySill repairs covered in under seal

  7. Fail104,160 miles (+646)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,160 miles
    Test number
    127468911966
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,514 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,514 miles
    Test number
    900790421642
    • AdvisoryBoth rear upper suspension arms and sub frame are getting corroded

  9. Pass103,381 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,381 miles
    Test number
    415635181396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,000 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,000 miles
    Test number
    723816543227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,786 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,786 miles
    Test number
    444852744349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,657 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,657 miles
    Test number
    422825244887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass102,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    266685915013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail102,206 miles (+844)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,206 miles
    Test number
    845313815004
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass101,362 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    598679404033
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail101,362 miles (+784)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    266859404042
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass100,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    409668513022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail100,578 miles (+16,472)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,578 miles
    Test number
    527158013033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass84,106 miles (+11,046)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    758384021176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,060 miles (+2,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,060 miles
    Test number
    403343160099
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass71,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    640564489196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail71,037 miles (+5,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    891421789137
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  23. Pass65,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    571901728185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,945 miles (+3,161)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,945 miles
    Test number
    823629518134
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass62,784 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,784 miles
    Test number
    632308737120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    721423386088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L13 DYP

Does L13 DYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 DYP is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 DYP?
The MOT on L13 DYP is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 DYP done?
L13 DYP was recorded at 108,424 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,312 miles a year.
Has L13 DYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 DYP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 DYP 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 L13 DYP find?
L13 DYP passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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