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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

L1 DHDMOT history

L1 DHD is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 69,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L1 DHD green 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
69,041 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 DHD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 DHD was last recorded at 69,041 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,401 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
640 miles
Average per year
2,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,041 miles
  • 2025 – 68,401 miles
  • 2024 – 67,094 miles
  • 2023 – 65,998 miles
  • 2022 – 64,085 miles
  • 2021 – 61,655 miles
  • 2020 – 60,874 miles
  • 2019 – 58,766 miles
  • 2018 – 57,219 miles
  • 2017 – 56,534 miles
  • 2016 – 54,191 miles
  • 2015 – 51,031 miles
  • 2014 – 43,760 miles
  • 2013 – 35,049 miles
  • 2012 – 29,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,041 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,041 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    69,041 miles
    Test number
    942861395423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,401 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    68,401 miles
    Test number
    139170346514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,094 miles (+1,096)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    953792018282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  4. Pass65,998 miles (+1,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    754577608254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tires cracking on sidewalls and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass64,085 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,085 miles
    Test number
    620542644698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass61,655 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,655 miles
    Test number
    835368478668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,874 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    965932182366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,766 miles (+1,547)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,766 miles
    Test number
    588398939846
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass57,219 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,219 miles
    Test number
    636903147139
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  10. Fail57,216 miles (+682)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,216 miles
    Test number
    376804730301
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  11. Pass56,534 miles (+2,343)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    436469267205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer disc face corroded, pad only working on 50% of working surface
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
  12. Pass54,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,191 miles
    Test number
    227401155968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,191 miles (+3,160)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,191 miles
    Test number
    658764502887
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear starting to crack and perish in tread
  14. Pass51,031 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,031 miles
    Test number
    115440685404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
  15. Fail51,031 miles (+7,271)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,031 miles
    Test number
    968330885020
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
  16. Pass43,760 miles (+8,711)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    808536464033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,049 miles (+5,363)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    35,049 miles
    Test number
    565006383044
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  18. Pass29,686 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,686 miles
    Test number
    946362172060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low

Questions about L1 DHD

Does L1 DHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 DHD is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 DHD?
The MOT on L1 DHD is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 DHD done?
L1 DHD was recorded at 69,041 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,824 miles a year.
Has L1 DHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 DHD has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on L1 DHD 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 L1 DHD find?
L1 DHD passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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