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Mazda MX-5

Purple · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

L55 AJAMOT history

L55 AJA is a purple petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L55 AJA purple 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 20 May 2027
Mileage
77,438 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AJA was last recorded at 77,438 miles on 21 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,437 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,438 miles
  • 2025 – 74,604 miles
  • 2024 – 68,255 miles
  • 2023 – 68,002 miles
  • 2022 – 67,522 miles
  • 2021 – 67,113 miles
  • 2020 – 66,801 miles
  • 2019 – 66,091 miles
  • 2018 – 65,365 miles
  • 2017 – 64,687 miles
  • 2016 – 63,058 miles
  • 2015 – 61,746 miles
  • 2014 – 60,424 miles
  • 2013 – 57,897 miles
  • 2012 – 55,726 miles
  • 2011 – 52,391 miles
  • 2010 – 48,118 miles
  • 2009 – 42,527 miles
  • 2008 – 38,161 miles
  • 2007 – 34,064 miles
  • 2006 – 29,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,438 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material " all, near flexy hoes " (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced " jacking point area including inner pocket " (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing mounting area corroding away (6.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced " jacking point area including inner pocket " (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails on both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral condition of under side is corroded & covered in under seal, not considered excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySubframe bracing is missing two mounting blots on n/s, looks to be secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside front tyre inner sidewall has cuts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,438 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    77,438 miles
    Test number
    445910346651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material " all, near flexy hoes " (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced " jacking point area including inner pocket " (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing mounting area corroding away (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced " jacking point area including inner pocket " (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails on both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of under side is corroded & covered in under seal, not considered excessive
    • AdvisorySubframe bracing is missing two mounting blots on n/s, looks to be secure

  2. Fail77,437 miles (+2,833)3 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    688636149663
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 , nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced " inner sill " (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material " all, near flexy hoes " (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced " jacking point area including inner pocket " (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose wing mounting area corroding away (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced " jacking point area including inner pocket " (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails on both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral condition of under side is corroded & covered in under seal, not considered excessive
    • AdvisorySubframe bracing is missing two mounting blots on n/s, looks to be secure

  3. Pass74,604 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    74,604 miles
    Test number
    165906938126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner sidewall has cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls have cuts

  4. Fail74,601 miles (+6,346)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,601 miles
    Test number
    665623628776
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre inner sidewall has cuts
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre inner and outer sidewalls have cuts

  5. Pass68,255 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,255 miles
    Test number
    611458923032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,253 miles (+251)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,253 miles
    Test number
    201267026495
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass68,002 miles (+480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,002 miles
    Test number
    698734177312
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass67,522 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,522 miles
    Test number
    420657428923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,113 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    67,113 miles
    Test number
    167871293820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,104 miles (+303)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,104 miles
    Test number
    147367567912
    • MajorBrake performance not tested oil leak from power steering (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to excessive oil leak from rack (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking return to resevoir (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Pass66,801 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,801 miles
    Test number
    901668783507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,091 miles (+726)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,091 miles
    Test number
    949393358511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    581382758359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,365 miles (+678)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,365 miles
    Test number
    220963204792
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass64,687 miles (+1,629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,687 miles
    Test number
    829863825054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass63,058 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,058 miles
    Test number
    392213956367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  17. Pass61,746 miles (+1,322)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    667012645153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  18. Pass60,424 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    505362144169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,897 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,897 miles
    Test number
    187682043111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,726 miles (+3,335)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,726 miles
    Test number
    956419232135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,391 miles (+4,273)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,391 miles
    Test number
    769123241148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,118 miles (+5,591)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,118 miles
    Test number
    173498950167
    • NoteNearside front tyre is worn on edge

  23. Pass42,527 miles (+4,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,527 miles
    Test number
    933695059139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass38,161 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,161 miles
    Test number
    571628168103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,064 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,064 miles
    Test number
    293413067443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,058 miles (+4,270)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,058 miles
    Test number
    313372667105
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  27. Pass29,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    29,788 miles
    Test number
    494507366174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 AJA

Does L55 AJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AJA is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AJA?
The MOT on L55 AJA is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AJA done?
L55 AJA was recorded at 77,438 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,391 miles a year.
Has L55 AJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AJA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 AJA 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 L55 AJA find?
L55 AJA passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 10 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material " all, near flexy hoes "; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 7 more.

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