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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,597 cc

L26 AMRMOT history

L26 AMR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 63,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

L26 AMR blue 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
63,346 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,329 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 AMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 AMR was last recorded at 63,346 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 5,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,768 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,578 miles
Average per year
2,329 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,346 miles
  • 2025 – 57,768 miles
  • 2024 – 53,345 miles
  • 2023 – 51,279 miles
  • 2021 – 49,381 miles
  • 2020 – 47,342 miles
  • 2019 – 45,365 miles
  • 2018 – 40,121 miles
  • 2017 – 37,305 miles
  • 2016 – 34,521 miles
  • 2014 – 34,333 miles
  • 2012 – 33,054 miles
  • 2011 – 32,209 miles
  • 2010 – 29,329 miles
  • 2009 – 25,301 miles
  • 2008 – 22,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,346 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    968461936778
    • AdvisoryFront And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail63,346 miles (+5,578)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,346 miles
    Test number
    431166908198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,768 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    146214038515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,730 miles (+4,385)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,730 miles
    Test number
    201653430242
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass53,345 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,345 miles
    Test number
    894645264213
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail53,258 miles (+1,979)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    721549908942
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass51,279 miles (+1,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,279 miles
    Test number
    617317607734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass49,381 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    49,381 miles
    Test number
    296078441425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass47,342 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    847074996505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail47,342 miles (+1,977)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    524020077595
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass45,365 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,365 miles
    Test number
    200821449369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,043 miles (+4,922)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    702251882353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,121 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,121 miles
    Test number
    867731035545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,114 miles (+2,809)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,114 miles
    Test number
    746857939767
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and narrow banding on swept areas to rear face

  15. Pass37,305 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    37,305 miles
    Test number
    191143652783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,521 miles (+188)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,521 miles
    Test number
    878288422629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,333 miles (+1,279)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    34,333 miles
    Test number
    886305154095
    • NoteFront discs slightly corroded
    • NoteHandbrake high
    • NoteNs wiper blade smearing
    • NoteOs wiper blade split
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly cracked
    • NoteRear discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight damage nsr tyre

  18. Pass33,054 miles (+845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    33,054 miles
    Test number
    556095842367
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass32,209 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,209 miles
    Test number
    377932991266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,329 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,329 miles
    Test number
    303399030262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    25,301 miles
    Test number
    922545359260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,301 miles (+2,957)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,301 miles
    Test number
    942345459243
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass22,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,344 miles
    Test number
    682197458233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 AMR

Does L26 AMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 AMR is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 AMR?
The MOT on L26 AMR is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 AMR done?
L26 AMR was recorded at 63,346 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,329 miles a year.
Has L26 AMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 AMR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 AMR 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 L26 AMR find?
L26 AMR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front and rear suspension arms corroded; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive.

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