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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,990 cc

L15 OOAMOT history

L15 OOA is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

L15 OOA grey 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 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
102,201 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 OOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,990 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 OOA was last recorded at 102,201 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 8,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,939 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,262 miles
Average per year
4,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,201 miles
  • 2025 – 93,939 miles
  • 2024 – 87,472 miles
  • 2023 – 84,352 miles
  • 2022 – 81,559 miles
  • 2021 – 73,744 miles
  • 2017 – 72,815 miles
  • 2016 – 69,645 miles
  • 2015 – 65,962 miles
  • 2014 – 60,504 miles
  • 2013 – 57,315 miles
  • 2012 – 54,126 miles
  • 2011 – 49,263 miles
  • 2009 – 38,229 miles
  • 2008 – 25,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,201 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,201 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    102,201 miles
    Test number
    900442589586
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail102,201 miles (+8,262)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,201 miles
    Test number
    717605614180
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass93,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    394181405933
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail93,939 miles (+6,467)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,939 miles
    Test number
    714765538952
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,472 miles (+102)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,472 miles
    Test number
    991879413267
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail87,370 miles (+3,018)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,370 miles
    Test number
    356470142284
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,352 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    619591632431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    886846035435
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail81,559 miles (+7,815)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,559 miles
    Test number
    757700942959
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,744 miles (+929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,744 miles
    Test number
    936429460014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,815 miles (+3,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    577141654529
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass69,645 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,645 miles
    Test number
    794573628876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    516597670149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail65,962 miles (+5,458)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    228578748377
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass60,504 miles (+30)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,504 miles
    Test number
    309974714444
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyre s on 2.5mm

  16. Fail60,474 miles (+3,159)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    798115204227
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyre s on 2.5mm

  17. Pass57,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,315 miles
    Test number
    249465383143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,308 miles (+3,182)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    779125683116
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass54,126 miles (+4,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    408696892006
    • NoteRear fog light appears dim

  20. Pass49,263 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,263 miles
    Test number
    135517741419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    320142529354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,229 miles (+12,885)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,229 miles
    Test number
    381293919306
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass25,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,344 miles
    Test number
    123158008321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 OOA

Does L15 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 OOA is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 OOA?
The MOT on L15 OOA is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 OOA done?
L15 OOA was recorded at 102,201 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 4,401 miles a year.
Has L15 OOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 OOA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L15 OOA 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 L15 OOA find?
L15 OOA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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