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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc

L22 MXVMOT history

L22 MXV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 May 1996. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

L22 MXV blue 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 7 Jul 2024
Mileage
87,644 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
22 May 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L22 MXV was last recorded at 87,644 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Apr 2018: 76,565 miles, lower than 95,880 miles on 12 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,613 miles · 8 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
1,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,644 miles
  • 2023 – 87,613 miles
  • 2020 – 86,066 miles
  • 2019 – 81,351 miles
  • 2018 – 76,565 miles
  • 2017 – 95,880 miles
  • 2016 – 78,376 miles
  • 2015 – 72,434 miles
  • 2012 – 72,137 miles
  • 2011 – 71,519 miles
  • 2010 – 70,487 miles
  • 2008 – 66,127 miles
  • 2007 – 65,636 miles
  • 2006 – 63,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,644 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryAll underbody covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySill covers fitted

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,644 miles (+31)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,644 miles
    Test number
    615750343554
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear to front x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  2. Pass87,613 miles (+1,547)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,613 miles
    Test number
    252274131771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,066 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    86,066 miles
    Test number
    950028427146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,351 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,351 miles
    Test number
    427783336793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,565 miles (-19,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    76,565 miles
    Test number
    852417874666
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels have stretched tyres fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust pertrudes past bummper
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily modified for track use

  6. Pass95,880 miles (+17,504)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,880 miles
    Test number
    359846527852
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (front and rear) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rim outer face has slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryCar is built for track purpose and heavily modified
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySub frames corroded slightly

  7. Pass78,376 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    78,376 miles
    Test number
    890441125022
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency 16%

  8. Pass72,434 miles (+6)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,434 miles
    Test number
    187809495456
    • NoteSurface corrosion throughout underside.
    • NoteAll ball joint dust covers starting to perish
    • NoteCorrosion evident on brake pipes

  9. Fail72,428 miles (+291)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,428 miles
    Test number
    599208395064
    • 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBall-joint dust cover starting to perish.
    • NoteSurface corrosion throughout underside.

  10. Pass72,137 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,137 miles
    Test number
    749741032100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,519 miles
    Test number
    188661511122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Fail71,519 miles (+1,032)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,519 miles
    Test number
    299980211490
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass70,487 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    454170910166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,462 miles (+4,335)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,462 miles
    Test number
    541062500142
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass66,127 miles (+491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,127 miles
    Test number
    222309778440
    • NoteSlight noise offside front wheel bearing no roughness at time of test

  16. Pass65,636 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,636 miles
    Test number
    160758237133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass63,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    722417816181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,647 miles (+2)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,647 miles
    Test number
    960487716163
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail63,645 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,645 miles
    Test number
    750776896083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L22 MXV

Does L22 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L22 MXV expired on 7 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L22 MXV?
The MOT on L22 MXV expired on 7 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L22 MXV done?
L22 MXV was recorded at 87,644 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 1,241 miles a year.
Has L22 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 MXV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L22 MXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L22 MXV find?
L22 MXV failed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 9 major defects and 5 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded rear to front x 2; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; horn not working, and 11 more.

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