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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L41 MDPMOT history

L41 MDP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 193,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L41 MDP red 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 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
193,182 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L41 MDP
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
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L41 MDP was last recorded at 193,182 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 2,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
190,690 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,492 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,182 miles
  • 2025 – 190,690 miles
  • 2024 – 188,871 miles
  • 2023 – 186,054 miles
  • 2021 – 184,639 miles
  • 2020 – 182,595 miles
  • 2018 – 181,041 miles
  • 2016 – 73,111 miles
  • 2013 – 158,078 miles
  • 2010 – 139,366 miles
  • 2007 – 114,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,182 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,182 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    193,182 miles
    Test number
    451261863189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass190,690 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    190,690 miles
    Test number
    895010844625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail190,682 miles (+1,811)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,682 miles
    Test number
    908171644303
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been heavily modified

  4. Pass188,871 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    188,871 miles
    Test number
    325451471770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass186,054 miles (+1,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    186,054 miles
    Test number
    122624124969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass184,639 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    184,639 miles
    Test number
    428139416972
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail184,625 miles (+2,030)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,625 miles
    Test number
    206205765351
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass182,595 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    182,595 miles
    Test number
    749307428884
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail182,564 miles (+1,523)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,564 miles
    Test number
    946693367980
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass181,041 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    181,041 miles
    Test number
    365290247604
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPart of chasis undersealed

  11. Pass177,355 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    177,355 km
    Test number
    218530343326
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass73,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,111 miles
    Test number
    452844746464
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass167,840 km (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    167,840 km
    Test number
    809580015170
    • NoteBoth rear inner wheel arches rusting

  14. Fail167,826 km (+5,644)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,826 km
    Test number
    865658405162
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear inner wheel arches rusting

  15. Pass162,182 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    162,182 km
    Test number
    415434814181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSerface rust in nearside and offside rear wheel arches

  16. Pass158,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    158,078 miles
    Test number
    555740223193
    • NoteLight corrsion to both outer sills

  17. Pass152,957 km (+5,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    152,957 km
    Test number
    539497712106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass147,447 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    147,447 km
    Test number
    229664721465
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass139,366 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    139,366 miles
    Test number
    271016120422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteO/s & n/s outer sills corroded

  20. Fail139,360 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,360 miles
    Test number
    844870120196
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteO/s & n/s outer sills corroded

  21. Pass129,956 km (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    129,956 km
    Test number
    162046029136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,681 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    122,681 km
    Test number
    331962128186
    • NoteFront no plate cracked

  23. Pass114,321 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    463000937105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

  24. Pass105,178 km3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    105,178 km
    Test number
    312086766083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteSlight damage to front number plate

Questions about L41 MDP

Does L41 MDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 MDP is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L41 MDP?
The MOT on L41 MDP is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L41 MDP done?
L41 MDP was recorded at 193,182 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has L41 MDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 MDP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L41 MDP 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 L41 MDP find?
L41 MDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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