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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

L5 OEYMOT history

L5 OEY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 18 MOT tests, with 43,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L5 OEY green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,752 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
18 passed · 0 failed
Per year
1,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OEY was last recorded at 43,752 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
43,163 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
589 miles
Average per year
1,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,752 miles
  • 2024 – 43,163 miles
  • 2023 – 42,673 miles
  • 2022 – 41,659 miles
  • 2021 – 41,391 miles
  • 2020 – 40,304 miles
  • 2019 – 39,878 miles
  • 2018 – 38,792 miles
  • 2017 – 36,058 miles
  • 2016 – 35,038 miles
  • 2014 – 30,487 miles
  • 2013 – 29,026 miles
  • 2012 – 27,531 miles
  • 2011 – 24,002 miles
  • 2010 – 20,251 miles
  • 2009 – 14,863 miles
  • 2008 – 14,663 miles
  • 2007 – 14,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,752 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass43,752 miles (+589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,752 miles
    Test number
    485048743636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass43,163 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,163 miles
    Test number
    106120834672
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  3. Pass42,673 miles (+1,014)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    42,673 miles
    Test number
    434326878333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,659 miles (+268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,659 miles
    Test number
    645158045709
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass41,391 miles (+1,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,391 miles
    Test number
    740256797935
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass40,304 miles (+426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    357544229706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass39,878 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,878 miles
    Test number
    284631017590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass38,792 miles (+2,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    797282377543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  9. Pass36,058 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,058 miles
    Test number
    220181046664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,038 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,038 miles
    Test number
    503997384846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,487 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,487 miles
    Test number
    716955554160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,026 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,026 miles
    Test number
    105674733123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,531 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,531 miles
    Test number
    417169522128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,002 miles (+3,751)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,002 miles
    Test number
    999076221162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,251 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    20,251 miles
    Test number
    744045840149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,863 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    14,863 miles
    Test number
    103326559109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,663 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,663 miles
    Test number
    970964128110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,573 miles
    Test number
    730111617111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 OEY

Does L5 OEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OEY is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 OEY?
The MOT on L5 OEY is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OEY done?
L5 OEY was recorded at 43,752 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 1,551 miles a year.
Has L5 OEY ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 OEY has passed all 18 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 OEY 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 L5 OEY find?
L5 OEY passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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