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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L63 VDMMOT history

L63 VDM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 210,902 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L63 VDM silver 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
210,902 km
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,172 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L63 VDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L63 VDM was last recorded at 210,902 km on 29 Jul 2026, 1,152 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,750 km · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1,152 km
Average per year
6,172 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,902 km
  • 2024 – 200,471 km
  • 2023 – 193,338 km
  • 2022 – 190,127 km
  • 2021 – 186,510 km
  • 2018 – 167,455 km
  • 2017 – 157,865 km
  • 2013 – 134,093 km
  • 2012 – 127,447 km
  • 2011 – 118,999 km
  • 2010 – 111,599 km
  • 2009 – 103,623 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,902 km

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.

  • Underside is rusty in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • F/o/s seat belt is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,902 km (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    210,902 km
    Test number
    954316447692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail209,750 km (+9,279)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,750 km
    Test number
    998596513438
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,471 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    200,471 km
    Test number
    569665395703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass193,338 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    193,338 miles
    Test number
    664483092031
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty and patched
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryManafacture date 31/12/1994
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places

  5. Fail193,338 km (+3,211)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,338 km
    Test number
    398260390880
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust is rusty and patched
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places

  6. Pass190,127 km (+3,617)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    190,127 km
    Test number
    918799563698
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted on the rear of the N/S outer sill.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively The pads are aprox 70% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively The pads are aprox 40% worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe exhaust emissions were very lazy to drop.
    • AdvisoryThe front exhaust section is heavily corroded and blowing slightly.
    • AdvisoryThe rear suspension is generally corroded.

  7. Pass186,510 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    186,510 km
    Test number
    628934828394
    • AdvisoryNon cat test
    • AdvisoryCoolant appears very low in e bottle
    • AdvisoryF/o/s seat belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryFront of exhaust is very rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s of outer sill is rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryR/o/s metal brake pipe is very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear springs are rusty

  8. Pass182,740 miles (+6,999)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    182,740 miles
    Test number
    310600234722
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper ball joint dust covers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryF/o/s metal brake pipe rusty
    • AdvisoryR/o/s metal brake pipe very rusty
    • AdvisoryRear anti-roll bar rusty
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip noted on the front screen
    • AdvisorySteering rack gaitors badly perished

  9. Pass175,741 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    175,741 miles
    Test number
    715213239854
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs very rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack gaitors perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion noted on r/n/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryExhaust front section noted very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are poor
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipe very rusty
    • AdvisoryStone chip noted on the front screen

  10. Pass167,455 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    167,455 km
    Test number
    123952935324
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted from engine
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle rusty in places
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe at splitter rusty

  11. Fail167,455 km (+9,590)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,455 km
    Test number
    153796299302
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak noted from engine
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle rusty in places
    • AdvisoryO/s/r metal brake pipe at splitter rusty

  12. Pass157,865 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    157,865 km
    Test number
    821952661998
    • AdvisoryF/o/s seat belt is worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section is very rusty
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places esp rear
    • AdvisoryR/n/s discs is rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s shock is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places

  13. Fail157,865 km1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,865 km
    Test number
    470429848206
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryF/o/s seat belt is worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section is very rusty
    • AdvisoryMetal brake pipes are rusty in places esp rear
    • AdvisoryR/n/s discs is rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s shock is leaking oil
    • AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places

  14. Pass152,733 miles (+4,705)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    152,733 miles
    Test number
    190509337724
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre is curbed and worn at outer edge
    • AdvisoryF/o/s seat belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is worn at inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust sections are rusty
    • AdvisoryR/n/s anti roll bar link is worn
    • AdvisoryR/n/s tyre worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryR/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm
    • AdvisorySteering rack gator is perished

  15. Pass148,028 miles (+6,421)14 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    148,028 miles
    Test number
    905765175016
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber dust covers badly perished and split
    • NoteBoth front upper ball joint dust covers perished
    • NoteBoth rear coil springs very rusty
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber dust covers badly perished and split
    • NoteCorrosion noter on the r/n/s outer sill
    • NoteEngine oil leaks noted
    • NoteEngine undertray damaged
    • NoteF/n/s tyre damaged on the outer wall
    • NoteF/o/s metal brake pipe rusty
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi section damaged
    • NoteR/n/s brake discs corroded on the outer face
    • NoteRear anti-roll bar very rusty
    • NoteRear metal brake pipes rusty
    • NoteRear subframe corroded

  16. Pass141,607 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    141,607 miles
    Test number
    216020484076
    • NoteExhaust very rusty
    • NoteR/n/s discs pitted
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places esp rear suspension

  17. Pass134,093 km (+6,646)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    134,093 km
    Test number
    195992753037
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and slight blow at middle
    • NoteFront undertray noted damaged
    • NoteR/o/s anti roll bar link arm worn
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  18. Pass127,447 km (+8,448)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    127,447 km
    Test number
    968739862057
    • NoteExhaust very rusty and blowing at middle
    • NoteFront pads appear low (inner )
    • NoteRear discs rusty
    • NoteRear suspension rusty

  19. Pass118,999 km (+7,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    118,999 km
    Test number
    849210771034
    • NoteEXHAUST VERY RUSTY
    • NoteNON CAT TEST

  20. Fail111,599 km2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,599 km
    Test number
    732241960008
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNon c,a,t test
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteMost tyres a/p 75% worn

  21. Pass111,599 km (+7,976)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    111,599 km
    Test number
    791951860000
    • NoteNon c,a,t test
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteMost tyres a/p 75% worn

  22. Pass103,623 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,623 km
    Test number
    500300979096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail103,623 miles (+9,493)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,623 miles
    Test number
    170420679088
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass94,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    94,130 miles
    Test number
    524932578003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L63 VDM

Does L63 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L63 VDM is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L63 VDM?
The MOT on L63 VDM is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L63 VDM done?
L63 VDM was recorded at 210,902 km at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,172 km a year.
Has L63 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L63 VDM has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L63 VDM 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 L63 VDM find?
L63 VDM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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