Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc
L3 SMXMOT history
L3 SMX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 83,766 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 83,766 km
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,869 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SMX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SMX was last recorded at 83,766 km on 15 Apr 2026, 3,143 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Apr 2022: 76,033 km, lower than 76,197 km on 20 Apr 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 80,623 km · 13 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,143 km
- Average per year
- 1,869 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,766 km
- 2025 – 80,623 km
- 2024 – 80,455 km
- 2023 – 79,815 km
- 2022 – 76,033 km
- 2021 – 76,197 km
- 2012 – 58,039 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,766 km
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2017
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,766 km (+3,143)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 83,766 km
- Test number
- 830482272398
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass80,623 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 80,623 km
- Test number
- 573023410485
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side heavy under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail80,622 miles1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,622 miles
- Test number
- 552840743778
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side heavy under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass80,455 km4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 80,455 km
- Test number
- 393437078817
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll underside covered in underseal
Pass80,455 km (+640)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 80,455 km
- Test number
- 657861979491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,815 km (+256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2024
- Odometer
- 79,815 km
- Test number
- 978348701748
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,559 km (+3,526)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,559 km
- Test number
- 419265593543
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Pass76,033 km (-164)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 76,033 km
- Test number
- 181659565576
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,197 km7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 76,197 km
- Test number
- 574251479413
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroding
Fail75,107 miles (+1,444)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,107 miles
- Test number
- 222860849845
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill corroding
Pass73,663 miles (+198)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 73,663 miles
- Test number
- 258579278818
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail73,465 miles (+2,242)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,465 miles
- Test number
- 933045721170
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass71,223 miles (+2,379)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 71,223 miles
- Test number
- 181579796773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 68,844 miles
- Test number
- 663381789157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,844 miles (+2,214)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,844 miles
- Test number
- 913315135197
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Fail66,630 miles (+159)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,630 miles
- Test number
- 346137747473
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass66,471 miles (+3,536)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 66,471 miles
- Test number
- 409928715276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,935 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 62,935 miles
- Test number
- 629646404232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,820 miles (+1,228)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,820 miles
- Test number
- 148325594102
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- NoteNearside rear tyre has a cut on the outer wall
- NoteRear number plate loose but not insecure
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,592 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 61,592 miles
- Test number
- 257890693195
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteSlight corrosion to rear sills
Pass58,039 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 58,039 km
- Test number
- 105822492126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 53,861 miles
- Test number
- 439802901299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,861 miles (+7,201)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,861 miles
- Test number
- 485842801295
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass46,660 miles (+279)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 46,660 miles
- Test number
- 252613580422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,381 miles (+5,347)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,381 miles
- Test number
- 233919570159
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass41,034 miles (+420)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 41,034 miles
- Test number
- 674597459121
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass40,614 miles (+617)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 40,614 miles
- Test number
- 873350488187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 39,997 miles
- Test number
- 572908417159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 SMX
- Does L3 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 SMX is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SMX?
- The MOT on L3 SMX is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L3 SMX done?
- L3 SMX was recorded at 83,766 km at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,869 km a year.
- Has L3 SMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SMX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on L3 SMX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L3 SMX find?
- L3 SMX passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease.
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