Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc
L5 SMYMOT history
L5 SMY is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,170 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 147,170 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 SMY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 18 Apr 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 SMY was last recorded at 147,170 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 5,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 141,361 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,809 miles
- Average per year
- 2,866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,170 miles
- 2025 – 141,361 miles
- 2024 – 129,552 miles
- 2023 – 119,059 miles
- 2022 – 113,698 miles
- 2021 – 110,623 miles
- 2017 – 109,738 miles
- 2014 – 109,691 miles
- 2009 – 106,174 miles
- 2008 – 100,120 miles
- 2007 – 96,211 miles
- 2006 – 89,452 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,170 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter panel corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,170 miles (+5,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 147,170 miles
- Test number
- 478149740738
- AdvisoryOffside Rear quarter panel corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded
Pass141,361 miles (+11,809)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 141,361 miles
- Test number
- 925783403694
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and components corroded
Pass129,552 miles (+10,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 129,552 miles
- Test number
- 496186571656
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and components
Pass119,059 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 119,059 miles
- Test number
- 555913472119
- AdvisoryBaffle in rear silencer loose
Fail119,059 miles (+5,361)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,059 miles
- Test number
- 628128335653
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBaffle in rear silencer loose
Pass113,698 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 113,698 miles
- Test number
- 320218017860
- AdvisoryEngine misfire detected.
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Water pipe dripping from housing or hose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rattle.
Fail113,698 miles (+3,075)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,698 miles
- Test number
- 861403760227
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryEngine misfire detected.
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Water pipe dripping from housing or hose. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rattle.
Pass110,623 miles (+885)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 110,623 miles
- Test number
- 285387512575
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,738 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 109,738 miles
- Test number
- 931676767314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,738 miles (+47)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,738 miles
- Test number
- 459162641600
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across the axle (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass109,691 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 109,691 miles
- Test number
- 259398504391
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail109,690 miles (+3,516)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,690 miles
- Test number
- 487314504336
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Pass106,174 miles (+6,054)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 106,174 miles
- Test number
- 393175769068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,120 miles (+3,909)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 100,120 miles
- Test number
- 534178718091
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass96,211 miles (+6,759)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 96,211 miles
- Test number
- 611669737042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass89,452 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 89,452 miles
- Test number
- 924134236002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,452 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,452 miles
- Test number
- 940338826030
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Questions about L5 SMY
- Does L5 SMY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SMY is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 SMY?
- The MOT on L5 SMY 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 L5 SMY done?
- L5 SMY was recorded at 147,170 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 2,866 miles a year.
- Has L5 SMY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 SMY has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on L5 SMY 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 SMY find?
- L5 SMY passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear quarter panel corroded; underside of vehicle and components corroded.
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