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Mazda 2

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,349 cc

L20 JOYMOT history

L20 JOY is a blue petrol Mazda 2 first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L20 JOY blue Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,174 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 JOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 JOY was last recorded at 62,174 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,229 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,945 miles
Average per year
4,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,174 miles
  • 2025 – 58,229 miles
  • 2024 – 50,767 miles
  • 2023 – 44,990 miles
  • 2022 – 39,502 miles
  • 2021 – 36,034 miles
  • 2020 – 32,511 miles
  • 2018 – 28,214 miles
  • 2017 – 24,659 miles
  • 2016 – 20,349 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,174 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    790764941793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,174 miles (+3,945)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    481472088149
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass58,229 miles (+7,462)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,229 miles
    Test number
    615823756300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 45 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryDash cam disconnected prior to test
    • AdvisoryReverse camera partially covering rear reg plate
  4. Pass50,767 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,767 miles
    Test number
    185430053490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,990 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    309804884749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail44,990 miles (+5,488)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    707824106915
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass39,502 miles (+3,468)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    870693721229
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass36,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    36,034 miles
    Test number
    539587164060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail36,033 miles (+3,522)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,033 miles
    Test number
    684112682648
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass32,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    32,511 miles
    Test number
    796779224850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail32,511 miles (+4,297)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,511 miles
    Test number
    120393406633
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass28,214 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    28,214 miles
    Test number
    803570241815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass24,659 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    24,659 miles
    Test number
    812145069514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    20,349 miles
    Test number
    813655005155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 JOY

Does L20 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 JOY is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 JOY?
The MOT on L20 JOY is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 JOY done?
L20 JOY was recorded at 62,174 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,203 miles a year.
Has L20 JOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 JOY has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 JOY 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 L20 JOY find?
L20 JOY passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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