Mazda MX-5
Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc
L5 VCAMOT history
L5 VCA is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 58,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 58,501 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 VCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 VCA was last recorded at 58,501 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 4,800 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,701 miles · 24 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,800 miles
- Average per year
- 2,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 58,501 miles
- 2025 – 53,701 miles
- 2024 – 52,483 miles
- 2023 – 51,096 miles
- 2022 – 49,731 miles
- 2021 – 47,416 miles
- 2020 – 45,408 miles
- 2019 – 43,608 miles
- 2018 – 41,002 miles
- 2017 – 38,316 miles
- 2016 – 35,813 miles
- 2015 – 33,208 miles
- 2014 – 29,250 miles
- 2013 – 24,919 miles
- 2012 – 21,851 miles
- 2011 – 17,790 miles
- 2010 – 13,563 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass58,501 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
20 tests since 13 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass58,501 miles (+4,800)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 58,501 miles
- Test number
- 451130988216
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass53,701 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 53,701 miles
- Test number
- 688124816136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,700 miles (+1,217)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,700 miles
- Test number
- 461300389682
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,483 miles (+1,387)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 52,483 miles
- Test number
- 424972157829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,096 miles (+1,365)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 51,096 miles
- Test number
- 219889313598
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,731 miles (+2,315)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 49,731 miles
- Test number
- 200169956103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,416 miles (+2,008)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 47,416 miles
- Test number
- 850811252873
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,408 miles (+1,800)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 45,408 miles
- Test number
- 932880216373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,608 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 43,608 miles
- Test number
- 945196326418
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail43,608 miles (+2,606)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,608 miles
- Test number
- 278917154954
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass41,002 miles (+2,686)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 41,002 miles
- Test number
- 853909732550
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,316 miles (+2,503)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 38,316 miles
- Test number
- 765240995340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,813 miles (+2,605)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 35,813 miles
- Test number
- 544443982175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,208 miles (+3,958)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 33,208 miles
- Test number
- 574969330020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,250 miles (+4,331)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 29,250 miles
- Test number
- 968260964242
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll tyres are starting to perish on sidewall.
Pass24,919 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 24,919 miles
- Test number
- 315008343210
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail24,919 miles (+3,068)3 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,919 miles
- Test number
- 379998843411
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass21,851 miles (+4,061)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 21,851 miles
- Test number
- 386277942291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,790 miles (+4,227)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 17,790 miles
- Test number
- 486208351230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,563 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 13,563 miles
- Test number
- 740206150265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 VCA
- Does L5 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VCA is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 VCA?
- The MOT on L5 VCA is valid until 30 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 VCA done?
- L5 VCA was recorded at 58,501 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
- Has L5 VCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 VCA has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L5 VCA 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 VCA find?
- L5 VCA passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 1 more.
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