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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

L19 TJBMOT history

L19 TJB is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 50,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

L19 TJB 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
50,168 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 TJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 TJB was last recorded at 50,168 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,570 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,598 miles
Average per year
2,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,168 miles
  • 2025 – 45,570 miles
  • 2024 – 41,061 miles
  • 2023 – 40,262 miles
  • 2022 – 39,510 miles
  • 2021 – 38,682 miles
  • 2020 – 38,219 miles
  • 2019 – 36,946 miles
  • 2018 – 34,989 miles
  • 2017 – 34,739 miles
  • 2016 – 33,482 miles
  • 2015 – 31,102 miles
  • 2014 – 25,654 miles
  • 2013 – 21,683 miles
  • 2012 – 17,708 miles
  • 2011 – 13,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,168 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    662215163718
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail50,168 miles (+4,598)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    617497682860
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass45,570 miles (+4,509)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    45,570 miles
    Test number
    160747230505
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass41,061 miles (+799)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,061 miles
    Test number
    216647805012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass40,262 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    40,262 miles
    Test number
    923998870742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,510 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,510 miles
    Test number
    326127655368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass38,682 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    879877002792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail38,679 miles (+460)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,679 miles
    Test number
    936317784136
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower and Upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass38,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    695218084661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,219 miles (+1,273)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,219 miles
    Test number
    516393817898
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass36,946 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    36,946 miles
    Test number
    368393513443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail36,942 miles (+1,953)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,942 miles
    Test number
    548552086425
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass34,989 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,989 miles
    Test number
    146477627084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,986 miles (+247)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,986 miles
    Test number
    291825663802
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass34,739 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    593812661195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,482 miles (+2,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    115008891522
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  17. Pass31,102 miles (+5,448)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    157102514745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,654 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,654 miles
    Test number
    828254104127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,683 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,683 miles
    Test number
    117585303173
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on inner edges
  20. Pass21,683 miles (+3,975)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    21,683 miles
    Test number
    665185503148
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on inner edges
  21. Pass17,708 miles (+3,995)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,708 miles
    Test number
    895340412169
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/s wiper starting to split
  22. Pass13,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    13,713 miles
    Test number
    196878511143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 TJB

Does L19 TJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 TJB is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 TJB?
The MOT on L19 TJB is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 TJB done?
L19 TJB was recorded at 50,168 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 2,471 miles a year.
Has L19 TJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 TJB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 TJB 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 TJB find?
L19 TJB passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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