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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

L16 OLTMOT history

L16 OLT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 68,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

L16 OLT silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
68,796 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,784 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 OLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 OLT was last recorded at 68,796 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 3,383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
65,413 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,383 miles
Average per year
3,784 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,796 miles
  • 2024 – 65,413 miles
  • 2023 – 62,318 miles
  • 2022 – 59,645 miles
  • 2021 – 58,297 miles
  • 2020 – 56,053 miles
  • 2019 – 49,461 miles
  • 2018 – 45,312 miles
  • 2017 – 40,926 miles
  • 2016 – 37,115 miles
  • 2015 – 33,401 miles
  • 2014 – 28,459 miles
  • 2013 – 26,209 miles
  • 2012 – 22,541 miles
  • 2011 – 19,590 miles
  • 2010 – 9,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,796 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,796 miles (+3,383)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    68,796 miles
    Test number
    627211086528
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass65,413 miles (+3,095)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    65,413 miles
    Test number
    466036858330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,318 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    62,318 miles
    Test number
    875434739842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,645 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,645 miles
    Test number
    448928728109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,297 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    58,297 miles
    Test number
    108791533087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,053 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    56,053 miles
    Test number
    188550776740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,461 miles (+4,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,461 miles
    Test number
    360515667993
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass45,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    45,312 miles
    Test number
    303851965909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail45,312 miles (+4,386)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,312 miles
    Test number
    822863598335
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass40,926 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    40,926 miles
    Test number
    697891663625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,115 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,115 miles
    Test number
    848069033517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,401 miles (+4,942)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    33,401 miles
    Test number
    867002645170
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 2.5mm
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass28,459 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,459 miles
    Test number
    885989144130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,209 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    329603503229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail26,209 miles (+3,668)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,209 miles
    Test number
    546113003290
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass22,541 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    22,541 miles
    Test number
    649007702276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,590 miles (+10,246)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,590 miles
    Test number
    306791221225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    9,344 miles
    Test number
    394493680035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 OLT

Does L16 OLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 OLT is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 OLT?
The MOT on L16 OLT is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 OLT done?
L16 OLT was recorded at 68,796 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,784 miles a year.
Has L16 OLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 OLT has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L16 OLT 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 L16 OLT find?
L16 OLT passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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