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Mazda 2

Maroon · Petrol · 2013 · 1,349 cc

L26 TENMOT history

L26 TEN is a maroon petrol Mazda 2 first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L26 TEN maroon Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
72,809 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 TEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,349 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 TEN was last recorded at 72,809 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,798 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,809 miles
  • 2025 – 61,382 miles
  • 2024 – 49,536 miles
  • 2023 – 41,274 miles
  • 2022 – 35,300 miles
  • 2021 – 30,563 miles
  • 2020 – 28,303 miles
  • 2019 – 21,932 miles
  • 2018 – 17,220 miles
  • 2017 – 12,104 miles
  • 2016 – 7,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,809 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,809 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    500353843630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail72,798 miles (+11,416)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,798 miles
    Test number
    144359793726
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 84V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass61,382 miles (+11,846)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,382 miles
    Test number
    664366871454
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass49,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,536 miles
    Test number
    872084373420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,536 miles (+8,262)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,536 miles
    Test number
    186775246532
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass41,274 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    669994104325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail41,274 miles (+5,974)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,274 miles
    Test number
    655879873154
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass35,300 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,300 miles
    Test number
    513351696175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,563 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,563 miles
    Test number
    913713151991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,303 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    28,303 miles
    Test number
    128916608832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,932 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    21,932 miles
    Test number
    475089334681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,220 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    17,220 miles
    Test number
    227001536183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,104 miles (+4,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    12,104 miles
    Test number
    721634685954
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to exhaust system in places
  14. Pass7,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    7,945 miles
    Test number
    663656213110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 TEN

Does L26 TEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 TEN is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 TEN?
The MOT on L26 TEN is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 TEN done?
L26 TEN was recorded at 72,809 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,166 miles a year.
Has L26 TEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 TEN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 TEN 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 TEN find?
L26 TEN passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/45/16 84v.

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