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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,597 cc

L20 SMAMOT history

L20 SMA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

L20 SMA black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,782 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 SMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 SMA was last recorded at 112,782 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,781 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,782 miles
  • 2024 – 109,196 miles
  • 2023 – 108,199 miles
  • 2022 – 103,943 miles
  • 2020 – 100,684 miles
  • 2019 – 93,921 miles
  • 2018 – 92,122 miles
  • 2017 – 88,980 miles
  • 2015 – 88,135 miles
  • 2014 – 85,017 miles
  • 2013 – 81,732 miles
  • 2012 – 77,977 miles
  • 2011 – 72,862 miles
  • 2010 – 64,199 miles
  • 2009 – 45,390 miles
  • 2008 – 27,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,782 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,782 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    756365345268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail112,781 miles (+3,585)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,781 miles
    Test number
    258404985539
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass109,196 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    197924981446
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  4. Fail109,196 miles (+997)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,196 miles
    Test number
    589100245783
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  5. Pass108,199 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,199 miles
    Test number
    540805843265
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail108,199 miles (+4,256)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,199 miles
    Test number
    857371748127
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass103,943 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    103,943 miles
    Test number
    710989980504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,684 miles
    Test number
    988772245769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,682 miles (+6,761)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    700381455874
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass93,921 miles (+1,799)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,921 miles
    Test number
    905194780294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass92,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    904731771182
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill/arch corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Fail92,122 miles (+3,142)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,122 miles
    Test number
    440939632613
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill/arch corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass88,980 miles (+845)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    852163371231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail88,135 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,135 miles
    Test number
    345268985178
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass88,135 miles (+3,118)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,135 miles
    Test number
    897098885152
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass85,017 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,017 miles
    Test number
    795656744290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,989 miles
    Test number
    129321874441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,989 miles (+3,257)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,989 miles
    Test number
    377229364027
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass81,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    185736183017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail81,732 miles (+3,755)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,732 miles
    Test number
    785115383030
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureFront front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass77,977 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    77,977 miles
    Test number
    637651932178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,862 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    129536331155
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  23. Fail72,862 miles (+8,663)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,862 miles
    Test number
    295790531188
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  24. Fail64,199 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,199 miles
    Test number
    291482000242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass64,199 miles (+18,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,199 miles
    Test number
    562582400282
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass45,390 miles (+17,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,390 miles
    Test number
    780629799160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass27,841 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    27,841 miles
    Test number
    134352918235
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

Questions about L20 SMA

Does L20 SMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 SMA expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 SMA?
The MOT on L20 SMA expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 SMA done?
L20 SMA was recorded at 112,782 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has L20 SMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 SMA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 SMA 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 SMA find?
L20 SMA passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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