Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
L28 KVUMOT history
L28 KVU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,796 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 77,796 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 850 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L28 KVU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 24 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L28 KVU was last recorded at 77,796 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 76,481 miles · 27 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,315 miles
- Average per year
- 850 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,796 miles
- 2021 – 76,481 miles
- 2018 – 75,903 miles
- 2017 – 73,211 miles
- 2016 – 70,956 miles
- 2015 – 69,709 miles
- 2014 – 68,083 miles
- 2011 – 64,902 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,796 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 14 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 77,796 miles
- Test number
- 246494137532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,684 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 77,684 km
- Test number
- 932100997138
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail77,684 km (+159)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,684 km
- Test number
- 738186587359
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working Very slow in operation (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass77,525 km (+193)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 77,525 km
- Test number
- 334633687610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,332 km (+648)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 77,332 km
- Test number
- 592430256055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,684 km
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 76,684 km
- Test number
- 779066788888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 76,481 miles
- Test number
- 165825425233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,481 miles4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,481 miles
- Test number
- 730951927382
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass76,321 km (+313)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 76,321 km
- Test number
- 143221001927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,008 km
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 76,008 km
- Test number
- 408741362294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,903 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 75,903 miles
- Test number
- 679505681595
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass73,211 miles (+2,255)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 73,211 miles
- Test number
- 628968528532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,956 miles (+1,247)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,956 miles
- Test number
- 452253292127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,709 miles (+1,626)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 69,709 miles
- Test number
- 225832585174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,083 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,083 miles
- Test number
- 418800574157
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass68,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 68,083 miles
- Test number
- 867340874173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,929 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 64,929 km
- Test number
- 536953263161
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail64,902 miles1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,902 miles
- Test number
- 225075271418
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass64,902 km (+940)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 64,902 km
- Test number
- 937675071177
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass63,962 km1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 63,962 km
- Test number
- 710915247048
- DangerousExtra acc fitted to left of brake if you dont know
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L28 KVU
- Does L28 KVU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 KVU is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L28 KVU?
- The MOT on L28 KVU is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L28 KVU done?
- L28 KVU was recorded at 77,796 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 850 miles a year.
- Has L28 KVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L28 KVU has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L28 KVU 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 L28 KVU find?
- L28 KVU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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