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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

L40 CRAMOT history

L40 CRA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L40 CRA 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 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
143,684 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 CRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 CRA was last recorded at 143,684 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 7,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,904 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,780 miles
Average per year
2,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,684 miles
  • 2025 – 135,904 miles
  • 2022 – 133,862 miles
  • 2021 – 132,128 miles
  • 2019 – 130,706 miles
  • 2017 – 128,308 miles
  • 2016 – 125,579 miles
  • 2015 – 123,801 miles
  • 2012 – 122,369 miles
  • 2011 – 116,252 miles
  • 2010 – 107,780 miles
  • 2009 – 105,872 miles
  • 2007 – 103,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,684 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,684 miles (+7,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    143,684 miles
    Test number
    538476088883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass135,904 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    135,904 miles
    Test number
    658329763830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass133,862 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,862 miles
    Test number
    850416940531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail133,862 miles (+1,734)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,862 miles
    Test number
    195603742519
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass132,128 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,128 miles
    Test number
    145534712246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail132,128 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,128 miles
    Test number
    671514508757
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass130,771 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,771 km
    Test number
    454857760158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail130,771 km2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,771 km
    Test number
    503813579449
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass130,706 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,706 miles
    Test number
    649150809871
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of chassis suspension components

  10. Fail130,698 miles (+2,390)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,698 miles
    Test number
    790644135368
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion of chassis and suspension components

  11. Pass128,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    809048307858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,308 miles (+2,729)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,308 miles
    Test number
    124758446436
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass125,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,579 miles
    Test number
    911574796980
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  14. Fail125,579 miles (+1,778)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,579 miles
    Test number
    311928800206
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low

  15. Pass123,801 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,801 miles
    Test number
    227851505290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    122,369 miles
    Test number
    519019182099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,369 miles (+6,117)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,369 miles
    Test number
    778443482076
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass116,252 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,252 miles
    Test number
    728281381037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,157 miles (+8,377)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,157 miles
    Test number
    147938861069
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass107,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    143802260439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,780 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,780 miles
    Test number
    273742160019
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOuter sills weak with corrosion

  22. Pass105,872 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    105,872 km
    Test number
    812731269043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,872 miles (+2,728)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,872 miles
    Test number
    363671369046
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass103,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,144 miles
    Test number
    334545117236
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L40 CRA

Does L40 CRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CRA is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 CRA?
The MOT on L40 CRA is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 CRA done?
L40 CRA was recorded at 143,684 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,152 miles a year.
Has L40 CRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 CRA has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 CRA 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 L40 CRA find?
L40 CRA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on edge cracking.

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