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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L25 RHOMOT history

L25 RHO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 163,223 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

L25 RHO red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
163,223 km
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,266 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
20 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 RHO was last recorded at 163,223 km on 23 Apr 2026, 1,198 km more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,025 km · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,198 km
Average per year
2,266 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,223 km
  • 2025 – 162,025 km
  • 2023 – 161,377 km
  • 2022 – 157,943 km
  • 2021 – 152,402 km
  • 2020 – 146,104 km
  • 2014 – 137,972 km
  • 2010 – 125,955 km
  • 2008 – 121,667 km
  • 2007 – 120,205 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,223 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,223 km (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    163,223 km
    Test number
    470896435664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,025 km (+648)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,025 km
    Test number
    927978700519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,377 km (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    161,377 km
    Test number
    357752674864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,943 km (+5,541)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,943 km
    Test number
    645196766213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,402 km (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    152,402 km
    Test number
    331877418079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,104 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,104 km
    Test number
    458990045390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail146,102 miles (+12)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,102 miles
    Test number
    690666400748
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail146,090 miles (+3,981)13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,090 miles
    Test number
    214684247176
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  9. Fail142,109 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,109 miles
    Test number
    636259115194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass142,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    142,109 miles
    Test number
    956569115153
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass137,972 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,972 km
    Test number
    538628614175
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded but not holed

  12. Pass134,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    134,817 miles
    Test number
    259150923468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail134,816 miles (+4,649)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,816 miles
    Test number
    815440223133
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear outer sills corroded

  14. Pass130,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    130,167 miles
    Test number
    448531422164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail130,167 miles (+1,636)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,167 miles
    Test number
    847511222103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass128,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    128,531 miles
    Test number
    726733221197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,531 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,531 miles
    Test number
    388333921187
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  18. Pass125,955 km
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    125,955 km
    Test number
    520399110189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    123,669 miles
    Test number
    914207319172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass121,667 km (+1,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    121,667 km
    Test number
    530603428153
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass120,205 km (+19)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    120,205 km
    Test number
    704274027144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,186 km6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,186 km
    Test number
    262946717127
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail117,297 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,297 miles
    Test number
    963215416155
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass117,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    117,297 miles
    Test number
    980145516160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 RHO

Does L25 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 RHO is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 RHO?
The MOT on L25 RHO is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 RHO done?
L25 RHO was recorded at 163,223 km at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,266 km a year.
Has L25 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 RHO has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L25 RHO 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 L25 RHO find?
L25 RHO passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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