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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L1 VAMMOT history

L1 VAM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 108,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

L1 VAM silver 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,057 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,656 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 VAM was last recorded at 108,057 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,057 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,656 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,057 miles
  • 2025 – 108,054 miles
  • 2024 – 107,113 miles
  • 2023 – 107,066 miles
  • 2021 – 105,550 miles
  • 2020 – 105,140 miles
  • 2019 – 105,055 miles
  • 2018 – 104,288 miles
  • 2017 – 102,902 miles
  • 2016 – 102,130 miles
  • 2015 – 100,988 miles
  • 2014 – 100,497 miles
  • 2013 – 99,355 miles
  • 2012 – 97,983 miles
  • 2011 – 96,240 miles
  • 2010 – 93,762 miles
  • 2009 – 90,559 miles
  • 2008 – 86,536 miles
  • 2007 – 80,527 miles
  • 2006 – 77,708 miles
  • 2005 – 72,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,057 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front subframe and suspension corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear subframe and suspension corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front and Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

34 tests since 12 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    545547174808
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail108,057 miles (+3)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    442818584132
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded

  3. Pass108,054 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,054 miles
    Test number
    853763054913
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail108,053 miles (+940)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    259096804128
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear subframe and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass107,113 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,113 miles
    Test number
    497980779798
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded

  6. Fail107,113 miles (+47)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,113 miles
    Test number
    839934505994
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded

  7. Pass107,066 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,066 miles
    Test number
    196215170664
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  8. Fail107,065 miles (+1,515)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,065 miles
    Test number
    929785912927
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Pass105,550 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,550 miles
    Test number
    296463502133
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded

  10. Fail105,549 miles (+409)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,549 miles
    Test number
    216759018182
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded

  11. Pass105,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    105,140 miles
    Test number
    239625212888
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail105,140 miles (+85)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,140 miles
    Test number
    441868387795
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass105,055 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,055 miles
    Test number
    459538388645
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail105,052 miles (+764)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,052 miles
    Test number
    183790481573
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass104,288 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,288 miles
    Test number
    482472453322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,287 miles (+1,385)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,287 miles
    Test number
    869511794970
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  17. Pass102,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    352272216154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,902 miles (+772)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,902 miles
    Test number
    403381198799
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle insecure

  19. Pass102,130 miles (+1,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    832465996147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass100,988 miles (+491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,988 miles
    Test number
    343954984566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFlue tank drain bung damp

  21. Pass100,497 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,497 miles
    Test number
    108148504360
    • NoteVarious rust under car,oil leak.

  22. Fail100,497 miles (+1,142)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,497 miles
    Test number
    475118504331
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteVarious rust under car,oil leak.

  23. Pass99,355 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    576596763275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Fail99,353 miles (+1,370)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,353 miles
    Test number
    365413363437
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  25. Pass97,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    637264642123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail97,983 miles (+1,743)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,983 miles
    Test number
    538257132158
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVarious bushes perrishing,n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

  27. Pass96,240 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    96,240 miles
    Test number
    577874321196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass93,762 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,762 miles
    Test number
    730563310163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass90,559 miles (+4,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,559 miles
    Test number
    901531039133
    • NoteOil leak front brake pads low slight wear in both top suspension arms

  30. Pass86,536 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    86,536 miles
    Test number
    341396238193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail86,533 miles (+6,006)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,533 miles
    Test number
    863893038152
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  32. Pass80,527 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    80,527 miles
    Test number
    291184217182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass77,708 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    77,708 miles
    Test number
    483096236117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass72,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2006
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    360242935169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 VAM

Does L1 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 VAM is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 VAM?
The MOT on L1 VAM is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 VAM done?
L1 VAM was recorded at 108,057 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 1,656 miles a year.
Has L1 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 VAM has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 VAM 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 VAM find?
L1 VAM passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside inner sill corroded, and 1 more.

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