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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,839 cc

L30 MCCMOT history

L30 MCC is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 62,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

L30 MCC grey 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 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
62,210 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
7 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MCC was last recorded at 62,210 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,209 miles · 21 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,210 miles
  • 2025 – 59,183 miles
  • 2024 – 55,875 miles
  • 2023 – 52,183 miles
  • 2022 – 47,750 miles
  • 2021 – 45,360 miles
  • 2020 – 42,237 miles
  • 2019 – 38,416 miles
  • 2018 – 34,690 miles
  • 2017 – 30,543 miles
  • 2016 – 26,609 miles
  • 2015 – 22,840 miles
  • 2014 – 19,471 miles
  • 2013 – 15,216 miles
  • 2012 – 10,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,210 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 seatbelt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,210 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    211818707982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail62,209 miles (+3,026)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,209 miles
    Test number
    670240612945
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass59,183 miles (+3,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    898378599446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass55,875 miles (+3,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,875 miles
    Test number
    624879222910
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil nsf, nsr and osr (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass52,183 miles (+4,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,183 miles
    Test number
    933509241479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass47,750 miles (+2,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,750 miles
    Test number
    132425632855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,360 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,360 miles
    Test number
    632054092636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass42,237 miles (+3,821)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,237 miles
    Test number
    768975564623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,416 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,416 miles
    Test number
    647009239666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    150736239332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract
  11. Fail34,690 miles (+4,147)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,690 miles
    Test number
    675960596522
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt slow to retract
  12. Pass30,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,543 miles
    Test number
    870520999409
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  13. Fail30,540 miles (+3,931)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,540 miles
    Test number
    842266555531
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  14. Pass26,609 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,609 miles
    Test number
    106015362022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,840 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    22,840 miles
    Test number
    405917495051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail22,780 miles (+3,309)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    136124295076
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass19,471 miles (+4,255)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,471 miles
    Test number
    557038094076
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outside edge
  18. Pass15,216 miles (+4,714)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    15,216 miles
    Test number
    275562903166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    10,502 miles
    Test number
    955813902107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 MCC

Does L30 MCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MCC is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MCC?
The MOT on L30 MCC is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MCC done?
L30 MCC was recorded at 62,210 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has L30 MCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MCC has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MCC 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 L30 MCC find?
L30 MCC passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side walls; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, and 1 more.

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