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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,830 cc

L25 YVVMOT history

L25 YVV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 272,637 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

L25 YVV black 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
272,637 km
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,994 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 YVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
14 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 YVV was last recorded at 272,637 km on 15 Aug 2026, 25,607 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Sept 2007: 120,453 km, lower than 133,214 km on 8 Sept 2006.

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
247,030 km · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
25,607 km
Average per year
6,994 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 272,637 km
  • 2025 – 247,030 km
  • 2024 – 223,265 km
  • 2023 – 210,531 km
  • 2022 – 203,518 km
  • 2021 – 202,899 km
  • 2020 – 202,881 km
  • 2019 – 202,577 km
  • 2018 – 201,684 km
  • 2017 – 201,444 km
  • 2013 – 184,516 km
  • 2012 – 177,787 km
  • 2011 – 169,593 km
  • 2010 – 158,146 km
  • 2009 – 142,967 km
  • 2007 – 120,453 km
  • 2006 – 133,214 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,637 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp switch sporadically illuminate main beam headlamps, insecure
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both main chassis rails damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Damage to both centre chassis rails

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front drop link bushes cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,637 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    272,637 km
    Test number
    212907842773
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp switch sporadically illuminate main beam headlamps, insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail272,618 km (+25,588)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,618 km
    Test number
    728795498917
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp switch sporadically illuminate main beam headlamps, insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass247,030 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    247,030 km
    Test number
    959270137193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail247,030 km (+23,765)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,030 km
    Test number
    800425853773
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass223,265 km (+12,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    223,265 km
    Test number
    571202881626
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass210,531 km (+260)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    210,531 km
    Test number
    408357812745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail210,271 km (+6,753)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,271 km
    Test number
    850562601951
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill at very front corrosion outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion to outer sill
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass203,518 km (+619)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    203,518 km
    Test number
    863033921469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass202,899 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    202,899 km
    Test number
    118873157205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Fail202,899 km (+18)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,899 km
    Test number
    125195226764
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Fail202,881 km (+304)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,881 km
    Test number
    593832215736
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened Steering rack mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass202,577 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    202,577 km
    Test number
    779730400313
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front brake pipe

  13. Fail202,577 km (+893)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,577 km
    Test number
    948264331509
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s front brake pipe

  14. Pass201,684 km (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    201,684 km
    Test number
    741224632087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth main chassis rails damaged

  15. Fail201,662 km (+218)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,662 km
    Test number
    373394281356
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth main chassis rails damaged

  16. Pass201,444 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    201,444 km
    Test number
    344514576814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link rubbers split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rust in inner sill /suspect old repair failure/
    • AdvisoryBoth inner chassis rails damaged

  17. Fail201,444 miles (+6,384)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,444 miles
    Test number
    584622509975
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front drop link rubbers split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner rust in inner sill /suspect old repair failure/
    • AdvisoryBoth inner chassis rails damaged

  18. Pass195,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    195,060 miles
    Test number
    206110064255
    • AdvisoryDamage to both centre chassis rails
    • AdvisoryFront drop link bushes cracking

  19. Fail195,060 miles (+5,026)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,060 miles
    Test number
    319137250892
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryDamage to both centre chassis rails
    • AdvisoryFront drop link bushes cracking

  20. Pass190,034 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    190,034 miles
    Test number
    114180824047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass189,263 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    189,263 miles
    Test number
    539308124300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll front suspension and steering gaters perrished and cracked
    • NoteNearside sill corroded and thin

  22. Fail189,263 miles4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,263 miles
    Test number
    837794714312
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll front suspension and steering gaters perrished and cracked
    • NoteNearside sill corroded and thin

  23. Pass184,516 km (+6,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    184,516 km
    Test number
    739185073272
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass177,787 km (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    177,787 km
    Test number
    485657232213
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  25. Fail177,780 km (+8,187)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,780 km
    Test number
    426806632212
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished

  26. Pass169,593 km (+11,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    169,593 km
    Test number
    395326741231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass158,146 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    158,146 km
    Test number
    181068830278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail158,146 miles (+15,179)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,146 miles
    Test number
    200608630254
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass142,967 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    142,967 miles
    Test number
    764567439214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 1.6mm legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 1.6mm legal limit worn inner edge

  30. Fail142,967 km2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,967 km
    Test number
    434557039213
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre 1.6mm legal limit
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 1.6mm legal limit worn inner edge

  31. Pass125,674 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    125,674 miles
    Test number
    360212738279
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN INNER EDGE

  32. Pass120,453 km (-12,761)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    120,453 km
    Test number
    760026647217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass133,214 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    133,214 km
    Test number
    600501556295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L25 YVV

Does L25 YVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 YVV is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 YVV?
The MOT on L25 YVV is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 YVV done?
L25 YVV was recorded at 272,637 km at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 6,994 km a year.
Has L25 YVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 YVV has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L25 YVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L25 YVV find?
L25 YVV passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp switch sporadically illuminate main beam headlamps, insecure; oil leak, but not excessive engine; rear exhaust mounting defective.

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