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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L41 VDMMOT history

L41 VDM is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Oct 1993. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 196,122 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L41 VDM 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,122 km
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,257 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L41 VDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Oct 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L41 VDM was last recorded at 196,122 km on 8 Jan 2026, 38 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,084 km · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
38 km
Average per year
6,257 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,122 km
  • 2025 – 196,084 km
  • 2024 – 194,380 km
  • 2023 – 192,657 km
  • 2022 – 190,599 km
  • 2020 – 188,012 km
  • 2013 – 125,647 km
  • 2010 – 100,589 km
  • 2009 – 90,064 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,122 km

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • All brake pipes underneath vehicle starting to corrod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,122 km (+38)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,122 km
    Test number
    968412408361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail196,084 km (+1,704)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,084 km
    Test number
    396149694494
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass194,380 km (+1,723)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    194,380 km
    Test number
    621066568422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass192,657 km (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    192,657 km
    Test number
    704376430756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,599 km (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    190,599 km
    Test number
    222387389167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass188,012 km (+38)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    188,012 km
    Test number
    383717968314
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes underneath vehicle starting to corrod
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail187,974 km2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,974 km
    Test number
    457565287308
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes underneath vehicle starting to corrod
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass177,189 miles (+8,581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,189 miles
    Test number
    756592642350
    • 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))

  9. Pass168,608 miles (+8,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    168,608 miles
    Test number
    572974056425
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass160,338 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    160,338 miles
    Test number
    298515704685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail160,335 miles (+8,656)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,335 miles
    Test number
    236626460841
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass151,679 miles (+8,110)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,679 miles
    Test number
    257947930635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,569 miles (+9,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    143,569 miles
    Test number
    829042025019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass134,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    134,542 miles
    Test number
    436444624096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass125,647 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    125,647 km
    Test number
    857284223090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,743 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    196634222405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,704 miles (+9,652)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,704 miles
    Test number
    158453522041
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  18. Pass107,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    107,052 miles
    Test number
    805114321061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass100,589 km (+10,525)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,589 km
    Test number
    631915920086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,064 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    90,064 km
    Test number
    124096629065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    830139307354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L41 VDM

Does L41 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L41 VDM is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L41 VDM?
The MOT on L41 VDM is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L41 VDM done?
L41 VDM was recorded at 196,122 km at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,257 km a year.
Has L41 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 VDM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L41 VDM 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 VDM find?
L41 VDM passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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