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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

L26 MXVMOT history

L26 MXV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

L26 MXV 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
88,622 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
22 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 MXV was last recorded at 88,622 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,142 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
480 miles
Average per year
2,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,622 miles
  • 2025 – 88,142 miles
  • 2023 – 85,896 miles
  • 2021 – 83,125 miles
  • 2020 – 79,257 miles
  • 2019 – 75,811 miles
  • 2018 – 74,363 miles
  • 2017 – 73,722 miles
  • 2016 – 72,556 miles
  • 2015 – 71,494 miles
  • 2013 – 70,588 miles
  • 2012 – 68,298 miles
  • 2011 – 65,294 miles
  • 2010 – 60,963 miles
  • 2009 – 56,727 miles
  • 2008 – 55,925 miles
  • 2007 – 52,862 miles
  • 2006 – 44,715 miles
  • 2005 – 43,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,622 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,622 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    88,622 miles
    Test number
    924874583738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,142 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    990383373023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,896 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,896 miles
    Test number
    871710235390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass84,942 miles (+1,817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    961736496056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,125 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    298966102504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,069 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,069 miles
    Test number
    947456286229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass79,257 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    508287322904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,811 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    75,811 miles
    Test number
    605164746706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,363 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,363 miles
    Test number
    110223017214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,722 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,722 miles
    Test number
    781902493205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,556 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    693619735692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,494 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    71,494 miles
    Test number
    797016205043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,588 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,588 miles
    Test number
    756383353337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,721 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    145354303037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,298 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,298 miles
    Test number
    955544302007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,294 miles (+4,331)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,294 miles
    Test number
    685687411145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,963 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    330491110103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,727 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,727 miles
    Test number
    504923239168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,925 miles (+3,063)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    292556338476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,862 miles (+8,147)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,862 miles
    Test number
    430676837134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,715 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,715 miles
    Test number
    643901636147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  22. Pass43,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    971460755398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,015 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,015 miles
    Test number
    443380055341
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L26 MXV

Does L26 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 MXV is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 MXV?
The MOT on L26 MXV is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 MXV done?
L26 MXV was recorded at 88,622 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 2,261 miles a year.
Has L26 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 MXV has failed 1 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2005.
Has the mileage on L26 MXV 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 MXV find?
L26 MXV passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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