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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

L2 HSFMOT history

L2 HSF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

L2 HSF blue 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,630 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 HSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 HSF was last recorded at 85,630 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,199 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,431 miles
Average per year
3,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,630 miles
  • 2025 – 83,199 miles
  • 2024 – 80,831 miles
  • 2023 – 78,098 miles
  • 2022 – 75,496 miles
  • 2021 – 73,292 miles
  • 2020 – 72,000 miles
  • 2019 – 68,325 miles
  • 2018 – 64,968 miles
  • 2017 – 60,411 miles
  • 2016 – 54,186 miles
  • 2015 – 49,434 miles
  • 2014 – 49,107 miles
  • 2013 – 47,926 miles
  • 2011 – 43,790 miles
  • 2010 – 40,237 miles
  • 2009 – 36,748 miles
  • 2008 – 31,803 miles
  • 2007 – 28,834 miles
  • 2006 – 24,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,630 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,630 miles (+2,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,630 miles
    Test number
    147929095288
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,199 miles (+2,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,199 miles
    Test number
    707419977690
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass80,831 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    80,831 miles
    Test number
    747137529241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass78,098 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    486402284952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass75,496 miles (+2,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    760788737146
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass73,292 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,292 miles
    Test number
    240141453077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,000 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    375184813176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,325 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,325 miles
    Test number
    551657025534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    453538283058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,968 miles (+4,557)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,968 miles
    Test number
    701555182413
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass60,411 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,411 miles
    Test number
    269836735614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,186 miles (+4,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,186 miles
    Test number
    696373977526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  13. Pass49,434 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,434 miles
    Test number
    709855515010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteGeneral underbody condition is - corroding

  14. Fail49,434 miles (+327)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,434 miles
    Test number
    166733815064
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteGeneral underbody condition is - corroding
    • NoteNearside front brake binding on slightly

  15. Pass49,107 miles (+1,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    49,107 miles
    Test number
    516760514090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass47,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,926 miles
    Test number
    645451213090
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail47,926 miles (+4,136)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,926 miles
    Test number
    357809203021
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass43,790 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,790 miles
    Test number
    429753751393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,237 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    40,237 miles
    Test number
    644582750333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,748 miles (+3,665)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,748 miles
    Test number
    221083259349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,083 miles (+1,280)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,083 miles
    Test number
    171064919462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,803 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,803 miles
    Test number
    960134328077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,834 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    28,834 miles
    Test number
    461883947031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,176 miles
    Test number
    473039136031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 HSF

Does L2 HSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 HSF is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 HSF?
The MOT on L2 HSF is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 HSF done?
L2 HSF was recorded at 85,630 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 3,048 miles a year.
Has L2 HSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 HSF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L2 HSF 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 L2 HSF find?
L2 HSF passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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