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Mazda 2

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,349 cc

L18 LVYMOT history

L18 LVY is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 96,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L18 LVY grey Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
96,831 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LVY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LVY was last recorded at 96,831 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,105 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,726 miles
Average per year
5,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,831 miles
  • 2025 – 95,105 miles
  • 2023 – 90,823 miles
  • 2022 – 83,019 miles
  • 2021 – 72,781 miles
  • 2020 – 65,522 miles
  • 2019 – 59,969 miles
  • 2018 – 56,847 miles
  • 2017 – 49,398 miles
  • 2016 – 40,695 miles
  • 2015 – 30,010 miles
  • 2014 – 24,511 miles
  • 2013 – 20,430 miles
  • 2012 – 16,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,831 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • N/s wing mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,831 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    96,831 miles
    Test number
    396464314695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail96,831 miles (+1,726)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,831 miles
    Test number
    375223941880
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass95,105 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    578661798634
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail95,105 miles (+4,282)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    307004790882
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass90,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    446618771596
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  6. Fail90,819 miles (+7,800)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,819 miles
    Test number
    601414465278
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  7. Pass83,019 miles (+10,238)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,019 miles
    Test number
    983736141464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,781 miles (+7,259)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,781 miles
    Test number
    649709663273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass65,522 miles (+5,553)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,522 miles
    Test number
    143825645769
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres 3mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum

  10. Pass59,969 miles (+3,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,969 miles
    Test number
    152107581206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,847 miles
    Test number
    184423405232
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror damaged

  12. Fail56,847 miles (+7,449)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,847 miles
    Test number
    196305833325
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage o/s wing mirror damaged (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s wing mirror damaged

  13. Pass49,398 miles (+8,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    949464704823
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDamage to Offside Obligatory mirror and Offside Rear passenger door

  14. Pass40,695 miles (+10,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,695 miles
    Test number
    760658311140
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass30,010 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,010 miles
    Test number
    378917095089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,511 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    639120984059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,430 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    20,430 miles
    Test number
    556746463057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,893 miles
    Test number
    369618392072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LVY

Does L18 LVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LVY is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LVY?
The MOT on L18 LVY is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 LVY done?
L18 LVY was recorded at 96,831 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,781 miles a year.
Has L18 LVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LVY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 LVY 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 LVY find?
L18 LVY passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread.

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