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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

L273 LNCMOT history

L273 LNC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 117,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L273 LNC green 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
117,260 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 LNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 LNC was last recorded at 117,260 miles on 22 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,255 miles · 21 May 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,260 miles
  • 2023 – 117,196 miles
  • 2022 – 116,612 miles
  • 2021 – 115,464 miles
  • 2020 – 114,454 miles
  • 2019 – 112,314 miles
  • 2018 – 109,156 miles
  • 2017 – 104,414 miles
  • 2016 – 98,558 miles
  • 2015 – 93,774 miles
  • 2014 – 90,517 miles
  • 2013 – 87,668 miles
  • 2011 – 84,109 miles
  • 2010 – 72,318 miles
  • 2009 – 67,838 miles
  • 2008 – 59,940 miles
  • 2007 – 56,914 miles
  • 2005 – 54,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,260 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside body rail damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,260 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    117,260 miles
    Test number
    771602838604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail117,255 miles (+59)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,255 miles
    Test number
    101909502836
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,196 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,196 miles
    Test number
    666288250513
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail117,193 miles (+581)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,193 miles
    Test number
    981382089691
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass116,612 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    147115630352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail116,600 miles (+1,136)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,600 miles
    Test number
    448525739704
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured front attachment to lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength engine mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,464 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    290952105447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside body rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,460 miles (+1,006)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,460 miles
    Test number
    708696855206
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s outter sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside body rail damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass114,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,454 miles
    Test number
    888142912108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail114,454 miles (+2,140)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,454 miles
    Test number
    712428815761
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass112,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,314 miles
    Test number
    807687704236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,314 miles (+3,158)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,314 miles
    Test number
    225916033964
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass109,156 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    109,156 miles
    Test number
    118411482419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail109,147 miles (+2,533)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,147 miles
    Test number
    903741681481
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake hose to valve adjacent to master cyclinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass106,614 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    106,614 miles
    Test number
    980914018617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,414 miles (+5,856)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    562873797523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,558 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,558 miles
    Test number
    418065727998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,557 miles (+4,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,557 miles
    Test number
    554435700740
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass93,774 miles (+3,257)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,774 miles
    Test number
    869612625016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    769042024068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,517 miles (+2,849)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,517 miles
    Test number
    898892524001
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  22. Pass87,668 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,668 miles
    Test number
    796459633024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,109 miles (+11,791)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    688513651320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,318 miles (+4,480)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    242158140337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass67,838 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    67,838 miles
    Test number
    440880059431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,265 miles (+2,325)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    250026209004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,940 miles (+3,026)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,940 miles
    Test number
    204260118008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,914 miles (+2,007)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,914 miles
    Test number
    951213107032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass54,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    991683365363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L273 LNC

Does L273 LNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L273 LNC is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L273 LNC?
The MOT on L273 LNC is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L273 LNC done?
L273 LNC was recorded at 117,260 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 3,057 miles a year.
Has L273 LNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 LNC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L273 LNC 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 L273 LNC find?
L273 LNC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 7 more.

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