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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

L5 VEHMOT history

L5 VEH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 37,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L5 VEH red 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
37,331 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 VEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 VEH was last recorded at 37,331 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,697 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
634 miles
Average per year
1,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,331 miles
  • 2025 – 36,697 miles
  • 2024 – 36,224 miles
  • 2023 – 35,203 miles
  • 2022 – 33,320 miles
  • 2021 – 30,861 miles
  • 2020 – 27,756 miles
  • 2019 – 23,381 miles
  • 2018 – 20,475 miles
  • 2017 – 19,513 miles
  • 2016 – 19,262 miles
  • 2015 – 19,073 miles
  • 2014 – 18,790 miles
  • 2013 – 18,402 miles
  • 2012 – 17,659 miles
  • 2011 – 17,207 miles
  • 2010 – 16,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,331 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,331 miles (+634)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    719073816910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,697 miles (+473)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    36,697 miles
    Test number
    780419991862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass36,224 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,224 miles
    Test number
    980557480851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,203 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    35,203 miles
    Test number
    821237604896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass33,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    33,320 miles
    Test number
    168315274788
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail33,320 miles (+2,459)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,320 miles
    Test number
    889040255795
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass30,861 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,861 miles
    Test number
    995568320874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,756 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    27,756 miles
    Test number
    585695544582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,381 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    23,381 miles
    Test number
    959068546314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,475 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    454411876983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,513 miles (+251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,513 miles
    Test number
    668478266078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,262 miles (+189)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,262 miles
    Test number
    167312259042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,073 miles (+283)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,073 miles
    Test number
    879749115166
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass18,790 miles (+388)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    18,790 miles
    Test number
    549340524185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,402 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,402 miles
    Test number
    129936313162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,659 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,659 miles
    Test number
    789768612101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,207 miles (+564)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    17,207 miles
    Test number
    947881711129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    16,643 miles
    Test number
    252268910450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 VEH

Does L5 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 VEH is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 VEH?
The MOT on L5 VEH is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 VEH done?
L5 VEH was recorded at 37,331 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,296 miles a year.
Has L5 VEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 VEH has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L5 VEH 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 VEH find?
L5 VEH passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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