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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

L22 JPYMOT history

L22 JPY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 139,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

L22 JPY silver 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 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,709 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 JPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 JPY was last recorded at 139,709 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 11,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,391 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,318 miles
Average per year
5,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,709 miles
  • 2024 – 128,391 miles
  • 2023 – 113,096 miles
  • 2022 – 100,485 miles
  • 2021 – 89,263 miles
  • 2020 – 79,532 miles
  • 2019 – 78,688 miles
  • 2017 – 77,705 miles
  • 2016 – 77,212 miles
  • 2015 – 76,898 miles
  • 2014 – 74,553 miles
  • 2013 – 66,894 miles
  • 2012 – 62,062 miles
  • 2011 – 55,784 miles
  • 2010 – 52,348 miles
  • 2009 – 48,377 miles
  • 2008 – 38,074 miles
  • 2007 – 38,074 miles
  • 2006 – 30,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,709 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,709 miles (+11,318)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    359211326615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroded
  2. Pass128,391 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    810168224369
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail128,391 miles (+15,295)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    937310437250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass113,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    238947011881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,096 miles (+12,611)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,096 miles
    Test number
    152323507864
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass100,485 miles (+11,222)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,485 miles
    Test number
    985969873637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    695602209173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,263 miles (+9,731)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,263 miles
    Test number
    157010435134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass79,532 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,532 miles
    Test number
    125012473012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,688 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    862419048628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,687 miles (+982)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    790393464328
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Pass77,705 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    77,705 miles
    Test number
    267614965561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,212 miles (+314)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    77,212 miles
    Test number
    551986832555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
  14. Pass76,898 miles (+2,345)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,898 miles
    Test number
    995692925363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass74,553 miles (+7,659)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,553 miles
    Test number
    339105574467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,894 miles (+4,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,894 miles
    Test number
    306224913291
    • NoteFornt tyres perishing
  17. Pass62,062 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    62,062 miles
    Test number
    255920812295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,784 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,784 miles
    Test number
    997811901289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,348 miles (+3,971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,348 miles
    Test number
    512859290137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,377 miles (+10,303)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    171029299172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    254696908258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,074 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    301095107273
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass38,074 miles (+7,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    38,074 miles
    Test number
    394115607459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass30,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,693 miles
    Test number
    592279606226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L22 JPY

Does L22 JPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 JPY expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 JPY?
The MOT on L22 JPY expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 JPY done?
L22 JPY was recorded at 139,709 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 5,669 miles a year.
Has L22 JPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 JPY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L22 JPY 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 L22 JPY find?
L22 JPY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced, and 6 more.

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