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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

L19 RDFMOT history

L19 RDF is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 55,500 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L19 RDF gold 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
55,500 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 RDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 RDF was last recorded at 55,500 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 3,872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,628 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,872 miles
Average per year
1,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,500 miles
  • 2025 – 51,628 miles
  • 2024 – 43,426 miles
  • 2022 – 41,307 miles
  • 2021 – 39,622 miles
  • 2020 – 39,423 miles
  • 2019 – 39,346 miles
  • 2018 – 39,274 miles
  • 2017 – 39,172 miles
  • 2016 – 38,717 miles
  • 2015 – 38,116 miles
  • 2014 – 37,105 miles
  • 2013 – 36,279 miles
  • 2012 – 33,856 miles
  • 2011 – 31,658 miles
  • 2010 – 30,515 miles
  • 2009 – 29,399 miles
  • 2007 – 28,501 miles
  • 2006 – 27,040 miles
  • 2005 – 24,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,500 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, undertray fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clipped part, inline with jacking point (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,500 miles (+3,872)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    55,500 miles
    Test number
    139607720430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg, undertray fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Clipped part, inline with jacking point (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass51,628 miles (+8,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    550455747495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass43,426 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    43,426 miles
    Test number
    756775525966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,307 miles (+1,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    182435619799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass39,622 miles (+199)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    39,622 miles
    Test number
    307904251944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,423 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,423 miles
    Test number
    476082822452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,346 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,346 miles
    Test number
    325197682474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,274 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,274 miles
    Test number
    526196160721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,172 miles (+455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,172 miles
    Test number
    844621991187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,717 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,717 miles
    Test number
    633710957759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,116 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    38,116 miles
    Test number
    206996816872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,105 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    181002293228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,279 miles (+2,423)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,279 miles
    Test number
    107368103315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,856 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    33,856 miles
    Test number
    345799892448
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion on all suspension parts

  15. Fail33,854 miles (+2,196)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,854 miles
    Test number
    988337592268
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion on all suspension parts

  16. Pass31,658 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    31,658 miles
    Test number
    889917921303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,266 miles (+751)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,266 miles
    Test number
    836627501099
    • NoteCorrosion n/s+o/s outer sills
    • NoteCorrosion o/s front + rear wishbones

  18. Pass30,515 miles (+1,116)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    400962210008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion n/s + o/s front + rear wishbones
    • NoteCorrosion o/s outer sill

  19. Pass29,399 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    372919509087
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion o/s front + rear wishbones

  20. Fail29,395 miles (+894)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,395 miles
    Test number
    570447909018
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion o/s front + rear wishbones

  21. Pass28,501 miles (+1,461)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    28,501 miles
    Test number
    470303757363
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s + o/s front + rear wishbones

  22. Pass27,040 miles (+2,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,040 miles
    Test number
    721751566330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass24,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,129 miles
    Test number
    783149235329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 RDF

Does L19 RDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 RDF is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 RDF?
The MOT on L19 RDF is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 RDF done?
L19 RDF was recorded at 55,500 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,542 miles a year.
Has L19 RDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 RDF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2012.
Has the mileage on L19 RDF 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 L19 RDF find?
L19 RDF passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg, undertray fitted not allowing full inspection, and 4 more.

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