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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

L5 SPXMOT history

L5 SPX is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 26,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

L5 SPX grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
26,761 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SPX was last recorded at 26,761 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,729 miles · 6 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
1,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,761 miles
  • 2025 – 25,631 miles
  • 2024 – 24,523 miles
  • 2023 – 23,318 miles
  • 2022 – 22,084 miles
  • 2021 – 20,994 miles
  • 2020 – 19,888 miles
  • 2019 – 19,090 miles
  • 2018 – 17,947 miles
  • 2017 – 16,149 miles
  • 2016 – 14,531 miles
  • 2015 – 12,788 miles
  • 2014 – 11,502 miles
  • 2013 – 9,940 miles
  • 2012 – 7,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,761 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,761 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    26,761 miles
    Test number
    824711825482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail26,729 miles (+1,098)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,729 miles
    Test number
    104907820421
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass25,631 miles (+1,108)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    25,631 miles
    Test number
    453260029641
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. Pass24,523 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    24,523 miles
    Test number
    822594978226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,318 miles (+1,234)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    236343578508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,084 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    22,084 miles
    Test number
    485906412456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass20,994 miles (+1,106)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    20,994 miles
    Test number
    570786604966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass19,888 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    19,888 miles
    Test number
    447342134718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,090 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    19,090 miles
    Test number
    608900378706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,947 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    17,947 miles
    Test number
    465488672987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,149 miles (+1,618)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    16,149 miles
    Test number
    976926847664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,531 miles (+1,743)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,531 miles
    Test number
    867715876487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,788 miles (+1,286)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,788 miles
    Test number
    396249415474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,502 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    11,502 miles
    Test number
    658004024229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,940 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    9,940 miles
    Test number
    656928013213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    7,532 miles
    Test number
    927602522281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 SPX

Does L5 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SPX is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SPX?
The MOT on L5 SPX is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SPX done?
L5 SPX was recorded at 26,761 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,373 miles a year.
Has L5 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SPX has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 SPX 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 SPX find?
L5 SPX passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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