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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

L20 SEDMOT history

L20 SED is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

L20 SED silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,243 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 SED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 SED was last recorded at 84,243 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,197 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
3,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,243 miles
  • 2025 – 84,197 miles
  • 2024 – 84,177 miles
  • 2023 – 84,109 miles
  • 2022 – 83,800 miles
  • 2021 – 83,363 miles
  • 2020 – 83,352 miles
  • 2019 – 81,787 miles
  • 2018 – 79,454 miles
  • 2017 – 77,715 miles
  • 2016 – 75,901 miles
  • 2015 – 74,344 miles
  • 2014 – 72,690 miles
  • 2013 – 70,256 miles
  • 2012 – 67,942 miles
  • 2011 – 49,050 miles
  • 2010 – 36,590 miles
  • 2009 – 26,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,243 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    246789854951
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,243 miles (+46)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,243 miles
    Test number
    882403887596
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,197 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,197 miles
    Test number
    617990791922
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,177 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,177 miles
    Test number
    233814896882
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass84,109 miles (+309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    630885086673
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass83,800 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,800 miles
    Test number
    333791032513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,363 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    219783881078
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded / bushes worn

  8. Fail83,352 miles (+1,565)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,352 miles
    Test number
    404013194356
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor wire (1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded / worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub-frames slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sills corroded

  9. Pass81,787 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    625578394210
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted

  10. Fail81,787 miles (+2,333)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    857642022679
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder floor covers fitted

  11. Pass79,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    338126047369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,449 miles (+1,734)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,449 miles
    Test number
    220947399676
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass77,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,715 miles
    Test number
    677712177977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,715 miles (+1,814)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,715 miles
    Test number
    500872740928
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass75,901 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    591549457249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    197210723505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,344 miles (+1,654)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,344 miles
    Test number
    954855134484
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass72,690 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,690 miles
    Test number
    459212044450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,256 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,256 miles
    Test number
    315771633389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,942 miles (+8,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    786263752327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,759 miles (+10,709)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,759 miles
    Test number
    576486202051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,050 miles (+12,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    49,050 miles
    Test number
    625042811010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass36,590 miles (+10,434)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,590 miles
    Test number
    453645620029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,156 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,156 miles
    Test number
    162892419031
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily wearing on outer edges
    • NoteBrake pedal pad starting to wear
    • NoteSlight cut in offside front tyre outer wall no cords exposed

Questions about L20 SED

Does L20 SED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 SED is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 SED?
The MOT on L20 SED is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 SED done?
L20 SED was recorded at 84,243 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,305 miles a year.
Has L20 SED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 SED has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 SED 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 SED find?
L20 SED passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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