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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L36 ADLMOT history

L36 ADL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 103,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

L36 ADL red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2026
Mileage
103,421 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 ADL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 ADL was last recorded at 103,421 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,285 miles · 4 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
136 miles
Average per year
2,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,421 miles
  • 2021 – 103,285 miles
  • 2020 – 102,917 miles
  • 2019 – 102,171 miles
  • 2018 – 99,696 miles
  • 2017 – 96,622 miles
  • 2016 – 95,760 miles
  • 2015 – 94,008 miles
  • 2014 – 90,108 miles
  • 2013 – 87,257 miles
  • 2012 – 83,842 miles
  • 2011 – 81,591 miles
  • 2010 – 79,044 miles
  • 2009 – 75,175 miles
  • 2008 – 70,089 miles
  • 2007 – 64,215 miles
  • 2006 – 57,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,421 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.5mm remain (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,421 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,421 miles
    Test number
    197867836971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,285 miles (+368)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,285 miles
    Test number
    630384503170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass102,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,917 miles
    Test number
    488662140403
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail102,917 miles (+746)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,917 miles
    Test number
    849383189452
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass102,171 miles (+2,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,171 miles
    Test number
    960244316034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills

  6. Pass99,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    507429750249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.5mm remain (3.5.1g)

  7. Fail99,696 miles (+3,074)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,696 miles
    Test number
    282890940552
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.5mm remain (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass96,622 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,622 miles
    Test number
    928675828737
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear outer sills corroding may need attention soon
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight wiper marks on screen

  9. Fail96,622 miles (+862)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,622 miles
    Test number
    379716144640
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
    • Advisory1 washer jet not working nearside
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear outer sills corroding may need attention soon
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight wiper marks on screen

  10. Pass95,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    844054772968
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded over the axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail95,760 miles (+1,752)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,760 miles
    Test number
    836221721934
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded over the axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass94,008 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,008 miles
    Test number
    979028455092
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail94,007 miles (+3,899)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,007 miles
    Test number
    347396555041
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass90,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,108 miles
    Test number
    566685564007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail90,108 miles (+2,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,108 miles
    Test number
    406524644081
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass87,257 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,257 miles
    Test number
    956773153086
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill area starting too rust
    • NoteRear number plate condition getting poor

  17. Fail87,257 miles (+3,415)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,257 miles
    Test number
    137922153083
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront number plate held up by tape but still secure
    • NoteNearside rear outer sill area starting too rust
    • NoteRear number plate condition getting poor

  18. Pass83,842 miles (+2,251)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,842 miles
    Test number
    697444852090
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear outer sill area/seatbelt mount areas corroding but double skin sills
    • NoteReaqr number plate condition getting poor

  19. Pass81,591 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,591 miles
    Test number
    209488021071
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,044 miles (+3,869)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,044 miles
    Test number
    140389540097
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  21. Pass75,175 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    75,175 miles
    Test number
    183731359419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,089 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    70,089 miles
    Test number
    144901558490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass64,215 miles (+6,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    371918657098
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a small cut in inner sidewall but not showing cords yet

  24. Pass57,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,977 miles
    Test number
    472744536080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L36 ADL

Does L36 ADL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L36 ADL expired on 9 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L36 ADL?
The MOT on L36 ADL expired on 9 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L36 ADL done?
L36 ADL was recorded at 103,421 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 2,380 miles a year.
Has L36 ADL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 ADL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L36 ADL 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 L36 ADL find?
L36 ADL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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