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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,800 cc

L288 SUMMOT history

L288 SUM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 100,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2026.

L288 SUM silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
100,531 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 SUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 SUM was last recorded at 100,531 miles on 10 Oct 2026, 1,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,848 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,683 miles
Average per year
1,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,531 miles
  • 2025 – 98,848 miles
  • 2020 – 98,067 miles
  • 2019 – 96,765 miles
  • 2018 – 94,879 miles
  • 2017 – 92,042 miles
  • 2008 – 81,796 miles
  • 2006 – 80,823 miles
  • 2005 – 76,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,531 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,531 miles (+1,683)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    100,531 miles
    Test number
    774616390528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,848 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    211941949057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,067 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,067 miles
    Test number
    710118415259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,765 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,765 miles
    Test number
    472028568149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    684699474348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,879 miles (+2,837)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,879 miles
    Test number
    398119610813
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
  7. Pass92,042 miles (+10,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,042 miles
    Test number
    193302672766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,796 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    81,796 miles
    Test number
    492378728097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass80,823 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    394769526212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,803 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    76,803 miles
    Test number
    344327395101
    • NotePark brake nearing end of reserve travel

Questions about L288 SUM

Does L288 SUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L288 SUM is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L288 SUM?
The MOT on L288 SUM is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L288 SUM done?
L288 SUM was recorded at 100,531 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2026, an average of 1,117 miles a year.
Has L288 SUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 SUM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2018.
Has the mileage on L288 SUM 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 L288 SUM find?
L288 SUM passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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