Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,840 cc
L3 SVPMOT history
L3 SVP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,098 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 103,098 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L3 SVP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L3 SVP was last recorded at 103,098 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 102,748 miles · 15 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 350 miles
- Average per year
- 1,979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 103,098 miles
- 2024 – 102,748 miles
- 2023 – 101,761 miles
- 2022 – 100,019 miles
- 2021 – 98,215 miles
- 2020 – 96,879 miles
- 2019 – 94,083 miles
- 2018 – 89,384 miles
- 2017 – 85,635 miles
- 2016 – 82,459 miles
- 2015 – 79,996 miles
- 2013 – 77,662 miles
- 2012 – 76,674 miles
- 2011 – 75,481 miles
- 2010 – 74,043 miles
- 2009 – 72,138 miles
- 2008 – 70,503 miles
- 2007 – 69,088 miles
- 2006 – 66,667 miles
- 2005 – 64,873 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,098 miles
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,098 miles (+350)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 103,098 miles
- Test number
- 334273609405
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,748 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 102,748 miles
- Test number
- 950866221757
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail102,748 miles (+987)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,748 miles
- Test number
- 455947465005
- DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,761 miles (+1,742)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 101,761 miles
- Test number
- 778435038519
- MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,019 miles (+1,804)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 100,019 miles
- Test number
- 912037993302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,215 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 98,215 miles
- Test number
- 613836036532
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail98,215 miles (+1,336)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,215 miles
- Test number
- 578825140020
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,879 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 96,879 miles
- Test number
- 666923349554
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,879 miles (+2,796)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,879 miles
- Test number
- 465831765472
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,083 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 94,083 miles
- Test number
- 689977475350
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail94,083 miles (+4,699)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,083 miles
- Test number
- 867365363205
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass89,384 miles (+3,749)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 89,384 miles
- Test number
- 651890338401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,635 miles (+3,176)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 85,635 miles
- Test number
- 909812211555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,459 miles (+2,463)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 82,459 miles
- Test number
- 475091671000
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Pass79,996 miles (+2,334)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 79,996 miles
- Test number
- 407858005119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,662 miles (+988)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 77,662 miles
- Test number
- 315648343366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,674 miles (+1,193)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 76,674 miles
- Test number
- 396902342347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,481 miles (+1,438)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 75,481 miles
- Test number
- 235216041350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,043 miles (+1,905)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 74,043 miles
- Test number
- 484581740366
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass72,138 miles (+1,635)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 72,138 miles
- Test number
- 803248549342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,503 miles (+1,415)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 70,503 miles
- Test number
- 124210158389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,088 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,088 miles
- Test number
- 203278447340
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- NoteOil leak
Pass69,088 miles (+2,421)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 69,088 miles
- Test number
- 921338047366
- NoteOil leak
Pass66,667 miles (+1,794)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 66,667 miles
- Test number
- 632422356331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,873 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 64,873 miles
- Test number
- 944719645313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L3 SVP
- Does L3 SVP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L3 SVP expired on 17 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L3 SVP?
- The MOT on L3 SVP expired on 17 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L3 SVP done?
- L3 SVP was recorded at 103,098 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 1,979 miles a year.
- Has L3 SVP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L3 SVP has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L3 SVP 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 L3 SVP find?
- L3 SVP passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front tyre obviously under inflated; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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