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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L57 LPYMOT history

L57 LPY is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 145,033 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L57 LPY blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,033 km
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
126 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 LPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 LPY was last recorded at 145,033 km on 12 Mar 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,030 km · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
126 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,033 km
  • 2024 – 144,788 km
  • 2023 – 144,751 km
  • 2022 – 144,614 km
  • 2021 – 144,601 km
  • 2020 – 144,378 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,033 km
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,033 km (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,033 km
    Test number
    217122225684
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail145,030 km2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,030 km
    Test number
    477813079060
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,976 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    144,976 miles
    Test number
    198888079884
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass144,788 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    144,788 km
    Test number
    669601849265
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail144,788 km (+37)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,788 km
    Test number
    590388510366
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,751 km (+137)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,751 km
    Test number
    209622431212
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,614 km (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    144,614 km
    Test number
    561155574160
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail144,601 km (+223)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,601 km
    Test number
    853787764449
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,378 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    144,378 km
    Test number
    805580863124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,757 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,757 miles
    Test number
    113639278068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass142,291 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,291 miles
    Test number
    791760721321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,981 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,981 miles
    Test number
    242481801769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,448 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,448 miles
    Test number
    411143769619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,889 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    140,889 miles
    Test number
    495404335120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,313 miles (+1,770)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    140,313 miles
    Test number
    725965114110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass138,543 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,543 miles
    Test number
    209770423440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,664 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,664 miles
    Test number
    456616521455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass131,838 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    131,838 miles
    Test number
    282035100331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,586 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    128,586 miles
    Test number
    621080709360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,941 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,941 miles
    Test number
    242540729478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass127,560 miles (+394)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    127,560 miles
    Test number
    140702198154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass127,166 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    127,166 miles
    Test number
    591750717132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    124,379 miles
    Test number
    143792916183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L57 LPY

Does L57 LPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L57 LPY is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L57 LPY?
The MOT on L57 LPY is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L57 LPY done?
L57 LPY was recorded at 145,033 km at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 126 km a year.
Has L57 LPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 LPY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L57 LPY 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 L57 LPY find?
L57 LPY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and components; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame and components.

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