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Honda Civic

Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,597 cc

L40 SAXMOT history

L40 SAX is a blue diesel Honda Civic first used on 2 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 82,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L40 SAX blue Honda Civic – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,101 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Honda
Model
Civic
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
2 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SAX was last recorded at 82,101 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 4,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,068 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,033 miles
Average per year
5,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,101 miles
  • 2025 – 78,068 miles
  • 2024 – 73,955 miles
  • 2023 – 69,636 miles
  • 2022 – 65,163 miles
  • 2021 – 60,592 miles
  • 2020 – 55,771 miles
  • 2019 – 50,877 miles
  • 2018 – 43,779 miles
  • 2017 – 37,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,101 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,101 miles (+4,033)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    891575104068
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass78,068 miles (+4,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,068 miles
    Test number
    635312069401
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,955 miles (+4,319)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,955 miles
    Test number
    627113083779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tread area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass69,636 miles (+4,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    69,636 miles
    Test number
    707415717283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass65,163 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    65,163 miles
    Test number
    999516622861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass60,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    60,592 miles
    Test number
    551709742640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,584 miles (+4,813)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,584 miles
    Test number
    952230626030
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass55,771 miles (+4,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,771 miles
    Test number
    804435168614
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    250561638912
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail50,877 miles (+7,098)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,877 miles
    Test number
    800428303938
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,779 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,779 miles
    Test number
    687505404821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,173 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,173 miles
    Test number
    380860406997
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted underside

Questions about L40 SAX

Does L40 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SAX is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SAX?
The MOT on L40 SAX is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SAX done?
L40 SAX was recorded at 82,101 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,018 miles a year.
Has L40 SAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SAX has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 SAX 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 SAX find?
L40 SAX passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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