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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2010 · 1,999 cc

L5 SKVMOT history

L5 SKV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 59,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

L5 SKV blue 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
59,147 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,517 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SKV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SKV was last recorded at 59,147 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,366 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,781 miles
Average per year
3,517 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,147 miles
  • 2025 – 56,366 miles
  • 2024 – 54,858 miles
  • 2023 – 53,292 miles
  • 2022 – 48,960 miles
  • 2021 – 43,890 miles
  • 2020 – 38,911 miles
  • 2019 – 32,763 miles
  • 2018 – 24,467 miles
  • 2017 – 16,730 miles
  • 2016 – 15,968 miles
  • 2015 – 15,519 miles
  • 2014 – 15,008 miles
  • 2013 – 13,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,147 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underbody including suspension and sub-frames
  • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

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.

  • Covers and trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Under tray fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Covers and trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,147 miles (+2,781)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    59,147 miles
    Test number
    196265712270
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion on underbody including suspension and sub-frames
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  2. Pass56,366 miles (+1,508)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,366 miles
    Test number
    206145117199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has general surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  3. Pass54,858 miles (+1,566)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,858 miles
    Test number
    109926212745
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  4. Pass53,292 miles (+4,332)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    794655407467
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have wear on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays fitted

  5. Pass48,960 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    125649294754
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Out of drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover split. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover split. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  6. Fail48,960 miles (+5,070)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,960 miles
    Test number
    403514988976
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Out of drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover split. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Cover split. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  7. Pass43,890 miles (+4,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,890 miles
    Test number
    196665167331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock covers damaged. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock covers damaged. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted.

  8. Pass38,911 miles (+6,148)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,911 miles
    Test number
    636551898171
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin At 3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rubber cover split. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At4mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass32,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    593054822303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays

  10. Fail32,763 miles (+8,296)4 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    116008402778
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers and trays

  11. Pass24,467 miles (+7,737)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,467 miles
    Test number
    266139791910
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly corroded. at ferrule. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly corroded at ferrule. (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Showing wear on inner shoulder.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Showing wear on inner shoulder .

  12. Pass16,730 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    16,730 miles
    Test number
    108451686445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,968 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    15,968 miles
    Test number
    537562043238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,519 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,519 miles
    Test number
    127006554059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    15,008 miles
    Test number
    117098544278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail15,008 miles (+1,874)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,008 miles
    Test number
    536647144211
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  17. Pass13,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    13,134 miles
    Test number
    196147113290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SKV

Does L5 SKV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SKV is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SKV?
The MOT on L5 SKV is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SKV done?
L5 SKV was recorded at 59,147 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,517 miles a year.
Has L5 SKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SKV has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 SKV 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 SKV find?
L5 SKV passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: general surface corrosion on underbody including suspension and sub-frames; trays and covers fitted.

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