Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc
L4 LYMMOT history
L4 LYM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,483 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 72,483 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 LYM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 Jun 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 LYM was last recorded at 72,483 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 72,424 miles · 15 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 59 miles
- Average per year
- 2,508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,483 miles
- 2025 – 70,764 miles
- 2024 – 68,321 miles
- 2023 – 61,198 miles
- 2022 – 55,450 miles
- 2021 – 52,751 miles
- 2020 – 49,845 miles
- 2019 – 44,871 miles
- 2018 – 39,057 miles
- 2017 – 36,745 miles
- 2016 – 35,888 miles
- 2015 – 34,299 miles
- 2014 – 33,040 miles
- 2013 – 32,206 miles
- 2012 – 31,304 miles
- 2011 – 30,572 miles
- 2010 – 30,019 miles
- 2009 – 29,414 miles
- 2008 – 28,559 miles
- 2007 – 25,534 miles
- 2006 – 21,627 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,483 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belts are slow to retract
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 NSF/OSF UPPER/LOWER
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Coil spring corroded X2
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 NSR/OSR UPPER/LOWER
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,483 miles (+59)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 72,483 miles
- Test number
- 624903835060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belts are slow to retract
- AdvisorySuspension components corroded
Fail72,424 miles (+1,660)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,424 miles
- Test number
- 677987321459
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (inner and outer sills have holes) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (inner and outer sills have holes) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront & Rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *replacement advised* (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front window not opening
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySeatbelts retracting slow
Pass70,764 miles (+2,443)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 70,764 miles
- Test number
- 802073053127
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass68,321 miles (+7,123)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 68,321 miles
- Test number
- 820747896508
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
Pass61,198 miles (+5,748)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 61,198 miles
- Test number
- 178982856051
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass55,450 miles (+2,699)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 55,450 miles
- Test number
- 525009989351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,751 miles (+41)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 52,751 miles
- Test number
- 677281513855
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail52,710 miles (+2,865)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,710 miles
- Test number
- 225957849713
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass49,845 miles (+4,974)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 49,845 miles
- Test number
- 741166247709
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 NSF/OSF UPPER/LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 NSR/OSR UPPER/LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass44,871 miles (+5,814)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 44,871 miles
- Test number
- 524672675222
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 NSF/OSF UPPER/LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 NSR/OSR UPPER/LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass39,057 miles (+2,312)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 39,057 miles
- Test number
- 727171457102
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 NSF/OSF UPPER/LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing X2 NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X4 NSR/OSR UPPER/LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass36,745 miles (+857)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 36,745 miles
- Test number
- 331968529444
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,888 miles (+1,589)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 35,888 miles
- Test number
- 633996653842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,299 miles (+1,259)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,299 miles
- Test number
- 257469365115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,040 miles (+834)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 33,040 miles
- Test number
- 516051874108
- NoteAll road tyres have cracks. no cords currently exposed
Pass32,206 miles (+902)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 32,206 miles
- Test number
- 609861553119
- NoteAge cracking on tyres
Pass31,304 miles (+732)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 31,304 miles
- Test number
- 936002552109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,572 miles (+553)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 30,572 miles
- Test number
- 165447641141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,019 miles (+605)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 30,019 miles
- Test number
- 973917260154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,414 miles (+855)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 29,414 miles
- Test number
- 113372359167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,559 miles (+3,025)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,559 miles
- Test number
- 221577378428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,534 miles (+3,907)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 25,534 miles
- Test number
- 232403477183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 21,627 miles
- Test number
- 983267366169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 LYM
- Does L4 LYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 LYM is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 LYM?
- The MOT on L4 LYM is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 LYM done?
- L4 LYM was recorded at 72,483 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,508 miles a year.
- Has L4 LYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 LYM has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 LYM 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 L4 LYM find?
- L4 LYM passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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