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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

L33 RYSMOT history

L33 RYS is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 77,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L33 RYS green 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,043 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L33 RYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L33 RYS was last recorded at 77,043 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,042 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,043 miles
  • 2024 – 76,632 miles
  • 2023 – 76,160 miles
  • 2022 – 75,717 miles
  • 2021 – 74,009 miles
  • 2020 – 72,165 miles
  • 2019 – 69,618 miles
  • 2018 – 67,244 miles
  • 2017 – 64,259 miles
  • 2016 – 60,805 miles
  • 2015 – 57,445 miles
  • 2014 – 54,451 miles
  • 2013 – 51,185 miles
  • 2012 – 48,601 miles
  • 2011 – 45,882 miles
  • 2010 – 42,682 miles
  • 2009 – 39,428 miles
  • 2008 – 35,705 miles
  • 2007 – 31,440 miles
  • 2006 – 27,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,043 miles
  • AdvisoryHeavy rust to underside subframes suspension & chassis/floorsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,043 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,043 miles
    Test number
    491817973126
    • AdvisoryHeavy rust to underside subframes suspension & chassis/floors

  2. Fail77,042 miles (+410)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    408249353758
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy rust to underside subframes suspension & chassis/floors

  3. Pass76,632 miles (+472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,632 miles
    Test number
    982964261564
    • AdvisoryFront / rear suspension components in rusty condition

  4. Pass76,160 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    284018484126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,717 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    932934597346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail75,717 miles (+1,708)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,717 miles
    Test number
    342711707105
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,009 miles (+1,844)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,009 miles
    Test number
    282453116860
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,165 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    492780468477
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass69,618 miles (+2,374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,618 miles
    Test number
    627682120880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass67,244 miles (+2,985)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,244 miles
    Test number
    677394447074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,259 miles (+3,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,259 miles
    Test number
    169926181186
    • AdvisoryCentral Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes In and out of steering rack (2.3.2)

  12. Pass60,805 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,805 miles
    Test number
    191765333457
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail60,804 miles (+3,359)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,804 miles
    Test number
    562846200968
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner side wall cracking on limit
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass57,445 miles (+2,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,445 miles
    Test number
    415180645990
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit two front tyres outer edges started to wear (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass54,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    645200684223
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Fail54,451 miles (+3,266)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,451 miles
    Test number
    708990284261
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass51,185 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    585541383288
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteN/s front brake disc runout
    • NoteN/s rear brake started to bind

  18. Fail51,185 miles (+2,584)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,185 miles
    Test number
    738561783213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteN/s front brake disc runout
    • NoteN/s rear brake started to bind

  19. Pass48,601 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,601 miles
    Test number
    926299582239
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  20. Pass45,882 miles (+3,200)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    45,882 miles
    Test number
    189711091205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,682 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,682 miles
    Test number
    432256480271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,428 miles (+3,723)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,428 miles
    Test number
    171954899252
    • NoteRear tyres worn down to 2mm very close to limit

  23. Pass35,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,705 miles
    Test number
    382121398227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,705 miles (+4,265)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,705 miles
    Test number
    284500498233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass31,440 miles (+3,445)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,440 miles
    Test number
    264649887268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,995 miles
    Test number
    141582396209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L33 RYS

Does L33 RYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L33 RYS is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L33 RYS?
The MOT on L33 RYS is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L33 RYS done?
L33 RYS was recorded at 77,043 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,567 miles a year.
Has L33 RYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L33 RYS has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L33 RYS 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 L33 RYS find?
L33 RYS passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: heavy rust to underside subframes suspension & chassis/floors.

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