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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

L2 TNEMOT history

L2 TNE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L2 TNE silver 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,513 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L2 TNE was last recorded at 97,513 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,946 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
567 miles
Average per year
3,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,513 miles
  • 2025 – 96,946 miles
  • 2024 – 96,363 miles
  • 2020 – 96,156 miles
  • 2018 – 95,610 miles
  • 2017 – 94,387 miles
  • 2016 – 93,453 miles
  • 2015 – 93,434 miles
  • 2014 – 90,811 miles
  • 2013 – 87,869 miles
  • 2012 – 84,676 miles
  • 2011 – 63,808 miles
  • 2010 – 55,207 miles
  • 2009 – 50,082 miles
  • 2008 – 45,155 miles
  • 2006 – 37,515 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,513 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • All suspension arms/components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Both wheels slightly tight to turn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    432809120920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,513 miles (+567)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    908133510112
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,946 miles (+583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    96,946 miles
    Test number
    760664878068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass96,363 miles (+207)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    96,363 miles
    Test number
    111471012770
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass96,156 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,156 miles
    Test number
    103355315266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear nearside hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail96,156 miles (+546)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,156 miles
    Test number
    277556985062
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear nearside hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass95,610 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,610 miles
    Test number
    606945036858
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms/components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both wheels slightly tight to turn
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Fail95,591 miles (+1,204)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,591 miles
    Test number
    957406942327
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked in yellow (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Marked in yellow (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension arms/components corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Both wheels slightly tight to turn
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass94,387 miles (+934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,387 miles
    Test number
    738090374715
    • AdvisoryNearside FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING.
    • AdvisoryOffside FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODING.
    • AdvisoryREAR SUSPENSION ARMS AND MOUNTING FRAME CORRODING.

  10. Pass93,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    544649264570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail93,444 miles (+10)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,444 miles
    Test number
    810488928673
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail93,434 miles (+2,623)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    202244910048
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension and sub frames corroded

  13. Pass90,811 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    90,811 miles
    Test number
    916682764221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,869 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    386189653250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches have slight corrosion to them
    • NoteCorrosion to under body front and rear
    • NoteExhaust joint are corroded

  15. Fail87,869 miles (+3,193)2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,869 miles
    Test number
    668199953251
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches have slight corrosion to them
    • NoteCorrosion to under body front and rear
    • NoteExhaust joint are corroded

  16. Pass84,676 miles (+7,361)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    84,676 miles
    Test number
    515671172227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,315 miles (+13,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,315 miles
    Test number
    689475522044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,808 miles (+8,601)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,808 miles
    Test number
    778540111080
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill corroded through outer skin
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut on inner wall
    • NoteSome judder on front brakes

  19. Pass55,207 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    55,207 miles
    Test number
    410697020074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,082 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,082 miles
    Test number
    442982109049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,155 miles (+7,640)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,155 miles
    Test number
    470712208018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,515 miles
    Test number
    314407726295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 TNE

Does L2 TNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 TNE is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 TNE?
The MOT on L2 TNE is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 TNE done?
L2 TNE was recorded at 97,513 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,028 miles a year.
Has L2 TNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 TNE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 TNE 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 TNE find?
L2 TNE passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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