Mazda MX-5
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc
L29 MXVMOT history
L29 MXV is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 114,240 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 114,240 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 14 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 MXV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Nov 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 MXV was last recorded at 114,240 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 2,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,095 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,145 miles
- Average per year
- 5,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,240 miles
- 2025 – 112,095 miles
- 2024 – 110,240 miles
- 2023 – 105,938 miles
- 2021 – 101,800 miles
- 2020 – 99,798 miles
- 2019 – 95,112 miles
- 2017 – 95,039 miles
- 2016 – 90,962 miles
- 2015 – 81,246 miles
- 2014 – 74,020 miles
- 2013 – 64,533 miles
- 2012 – 51,911 miles
- 2011 – 38,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,240 miles
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/ lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Underside undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some componments
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,240 miles (+2,145)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 114,240 miles
- Test number
- 757318036714
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/ lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass112,095 miles (+1,855)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 112,095 miles
- Test number
- 999433010242
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Grabbing slightly quicker than the nearside (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass110,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 110,240 miles
- Test number
- 449695108756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,240 miles (+4,302)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,240 miles
- Test number
- 345283187292
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,938 miles (+4,138)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 105,938 miles
- Test number
- 230408878891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,800 miles (+2,002)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 101,800 miles
- Test number
- 733261353706
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,798 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,798 miles
- Test number
- 339092039589
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some componments
Fail99,798 miles (+4,686)7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,798 miles
- Test number
- 278966353566
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some componments
Pass95,112 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 95,112 miles
- Test number
- 765139197879
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension steel pressed components severely corroded
Fail95,111 miles (+72)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,111 miles
- Test number
- 430689496311
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,039 miles (+4,077)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 95,039 miles
- Test number
- 849491221613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,962 miles (+9,716)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 90,962 miles
- Test number
- 975940919896
- AdvisoryVehicle underside corroded to various areas.
Pass81,246 miles (+7,226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 81,246 miles
- Test number
- 611882377975
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,020 miles (+9,487)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 74,020 miles
- Test number
- 707414904354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,533 miles (+12,622)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 64,533 miles
- Test number
- 708506093260
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,911 miles (+13,461)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 51,911 miles
- Test number
- 698094412399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,450 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 38,450 miles
- Test number
- 448755601343
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L29 MXV
- Does L29 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 MXV is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L29 MXV?
- The MOT on L29 MXV is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L29 MXV done?
- L29 MXV was recorded at 114,240 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
- Has L29 MXV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 MXV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on L29 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 L29 MXV find?
- L29 MXV passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper/ lower; exhaust noisy; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.
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