Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
L18 EOHMOT history
L18 EOH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 150,500 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 150,500 km
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 269 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 EOH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 EOH was last recorded at 150,500 km on 8 Oct 2026, 47 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,453 km · 21 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 47 km
- Average per year
- 269 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 150,500 km
- 2025 – 150,453 km
- 2023 – 149,631 km
- 2022 – 149,547 km
- 2021 – 149,192 km
- 2019 – 148,560 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass150,500 km
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Parking brake has little reserve travel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,500 km (+47)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 150,500 km
- Test number
- 344097947272
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass150,453 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 150,453 km
- Test number
- 333096241560
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,290 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 150,290 miles
- Test number
- 675080114068
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail150,286 miles5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,286 miles
- Test number
- 397068599336
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass149,631 km (+84)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 149,631 km
- Test number
- 329691231046
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass149,547 km (+355)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 149,547 km
- Test number
- 308580509789
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHandbrake has little reserve travel
Pass149,192 km (+632)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 149,192 km
- Test number
- 190187137931
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
Pass148,560 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 148,560 km
- Test number
- 588654696890
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Fail148,559 km2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,559 km
- Test number
- 401296996970
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
Pass147,250 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 147,250 miles
- Test number
- 855774061472
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))
Fail147,234 miles (+1,060)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,234 miles
- Test number
- 281088269310
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Centre (1.1.11 (c))
Pass146,174 miles (+823)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 146,174 miles
- Test number
- 353399150578
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass145,351 miles (+328)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 145,351 miles
- Test number
- 699939909759
- AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar bushes cracking
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to NS Front seat
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to OS Front brake pipe
Pass145,023 miles (+2,004)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 145,023 miles
- Test number
- 345981085199
- NoteSlight corrosion to OS Front brake pipe
- NoteWipers smeary
Pass143,019 miles (+1,516)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 143,019 miles
- Test number
- 125728824117
- NoteAntiroll bar bushes cracking
- NoteLight corrosion on brake pipes
- NoteNS Lower ball joint gaiter cracking
- NoteOS Front tyre cracks to inner wall
Pass141,503 miles (+1,073)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 141,503 miles
- Test number
- 696801863122
- NoteSlight exhaust blow from centre pipe
Pass140,430 miles (+2,366)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 140,430 miles
- Test number
- 218232052133
- NoteSlight exhaust blow from rear
Fail138,064 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,064 miles
- Test number
- 298738951127
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOver heating / water loss
- NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes
Pass138,064 miles (+2,030)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 138,064 miles
- Test number
- 818558651168
- NoteOver heating / water loss
- NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes
Pass136,034 miles (+6,701)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 136,034 miles
- Test number
- 461364830131
- NoteCoil springs corroded
- NoteSlight blow from rear exhaust behind rear silencer
- NoteSlight corrosion to brake pipes
Fail129,333 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,333 miles
- Test number
- 143185339120
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass129,333 miles (+8,508)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 129,333 miles
- Test number
- 362765539161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,825 miles (+8,047)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 120,825 miles
- Test number
- 762558348147
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass112,778 miles (+1,356)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 112,778 miles
- Test number
- 662813347172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2007
- Odometer
- 111,422 miles
- Test number
- 953265736141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 EOH
- Does L18 EOH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 EOH is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 EOH?
- The MOT on L18 EOH is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 EOH done?
- L18 EOH was recorded at 150,500 km at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 269 km a year.
- Has L18 EOH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 EOH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 EOH 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 L18 EOH find?
- L18 EOH passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.
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