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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

L30 MTPMOT history

L30 MTP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

L30 MTP silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,748 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MTP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MTP was last recorded at 82,748 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 1,369 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,379 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,369 miles
Average per year
3,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,748 miles
  • 2025 – 81,379 miles
  • 2024 – 77,616 miles
  • 2023 – 74,289 miles
  • 2022 – 69,724 miles
  • 2018 – 67,273 miles
  • 2017 – 62,501 miles
  • 2016 – 58,303 miles
  • 2015 – 53,616 miles
  • 2014 – 49,427 miles
  • 2013 – 45,709 miles
  • 2012 – 42,759 miles
  • 2011 – 38,622 miles
  • 2010 – 37,475 miles
  • 2009 – 31,116 miles
  • 2008 – 26,892 miles
  • 2007 – 21,817 miles
  • 2006 – 17,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,748 miles

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear sill coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Outer sill coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears into and out of rear valve (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,748 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,748 miles
    Test number
    335690775508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,379 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,379 miles
    Test number
    207530956647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,259 miles (+3,643)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,259 miles
    Test number
    617259102443
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  4. Pass77,616 miles (+3,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,616 miles
    Test number
    867853604979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,289 miles (+4,565)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    904255460946
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner edge worn low on legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge worn low
    • AdvisorySill kit fitted
  6. Pass69,724 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    895069134410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,716 miles (+2,443)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    227617931938
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass67,273 miles (+109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    67,273 miles
    Test number
    453336052663
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill coroded
  9. Fail67,164 miles (+4,663)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    103496744631
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill coroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass62,501 miles (+4,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    62,501 miles
    Test number
    616196442078
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion coming in ns and os outer sills
  11. Pass58,303 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,303 miles
    Test number
    858268645507
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears into and out of rear valve (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail58,190 miles (+4,574)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    690613007189
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears into and out of rear valve (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass53,616 miles (+4,189)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    725279455196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,427 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,427 miles
    Test number
    157470664154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,709 miles (+2,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    708039063145
    • 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)
  16. Pass42,759 miles (+4,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,759 miles
    Test number
    207850272193
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  17. Pass38,622 miles (+1,147)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,622 miles
    Test number
    946423971113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,475 miles (+6,359)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    37,475 miles
    Test number
    194511760185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,116 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,116 miles
    Test number
    822547979111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,892 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    26,892 miles
    Test number
    174902368185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,817 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,817 miles
    Test number
    653451047100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,547 miles
    Test number
    740288136119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 MTP

Does L30 MTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MTP is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MTP?
The MOT on L30 MTP is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MTP done?
L30 MTP was recorded at 82,748 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
Has L30 MTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MTP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L30 MTP 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 MTP find?
L30 MTP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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