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Mazda RX-7

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,300 cc

L61 SWTMOT history

L61 SWT is a black petrol Mazda RX-7 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,511 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,511 km
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 SWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
RX-7
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 SWT was last recorded at 52,511 km on 25 Mar 2026, 69 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2010: 34,540 km, lower than 166,207 km on 15 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,442 km · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
69 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,511 km
  • 2023 – 52,442 km
  • 2019 – 49,711 km
  • 2018 – 48,901 km
  • 2010 – 34,540 km
  • 2008 – 166,207 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,511 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,511 km (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,511 km
    Test number
    999434798781
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass52,442 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,442 km
    Test number
    316162080649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,509 miles
    Test number
    702323699210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass49,711 km (+810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    49,711 km
    Test number
    543153599673
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
  5. Pass48,901 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,901 km
    Test number
    526818136754
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.5 (f) (i))
  6. Pass47,176 miles (+1,177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,176 miles
    Test number
    151449743217
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers weak
  7. Pass45,999 miles (+11,380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,999 miles
    Test number
    101220660086
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
  8. Pass34,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,619 miles
    Test number
    126670681193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,540 km (-131,667)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,540 km
    Test number
    482962620432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,207 km3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,207 km
    Test number
    464740558326
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/S wing mirror missing
  11. Pass166,207 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    166,207 km
    Test number
    472660958353
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteN/S wing mirror missing
  12. Pass153,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    153,372 miles
    Test number
    584809537326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail153,372 miles (+5,101)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,372 miles
    Test number
    540047117304
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  14. Pass148,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    148,271 miles
    Test number
    182485816296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L61 SWT

Does L61 SWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L61 SWT is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L61 SWT?
The MOT on L61 SWT is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L61 SWT done?
L61 SWT was recorded at 52,511 km at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
Has L61 SWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 SWT has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2008.
Has the mileage on L61 SWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L61 SWT find?
L61 SWT passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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