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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,830 cc

L6 MXVMOT history

L6 MXV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

L6 MXV blue 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 25 May 2027
Mileage
92,858 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 MXV was last recorded at 92,858 miles on 26 May 2026, 1,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 May 2009: 46,686 miles, lower than 149,574 miles on 20 Aug 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
91,420 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,858 miles
  • 2024 – 91,420 miles
  • 2023 – 87,620 miles
  • 2022 – 82,582 miles
  • 2021 – 75,005 miles
  • 2019 – 70,364 miles
  • 2018 – 65,477 miles
  • 2017 – 63,096 miles
  • 2016 – 56,835 miles
  • 2015 – 51,366 miles
  • 2012 – 51,321 miles
  • 2011 – 51,031 miles
  • 2009 – 46,686 miles
  • 2008 – 149,574 miles
  • 2007 – 136,943 miles
  • 2006 – 128,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,858 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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,858 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    92,858 miles
    Test number
    881416504551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,420 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,420 miles
    Test number
    747309401917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass87,620 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    657918721419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail87,620 miles (+5,038)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,620 miles
    Test number
    689299488290
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,582 miles (+7,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    185257398604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    943310243924
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass74,682 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    74,682 km
    Test number
    389873019660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroded at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,364 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    170103347798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,477 miles (+60)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,477 miles
    Test number
    573723565339
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,417 miles (+2,321)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    792297288080
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected When rear fog switched to on. (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,096 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    537775348700
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly binding

  12. Fail63,096 miles (+6,261)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,096 miles
    Test number
    624292541010
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.47% (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.94 % (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly binding

  13. Pass56,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    887230698069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail56,835 miles (+5,469)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,835 miles
    Test number
    999479280973
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.45 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.35 (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass51,366 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    179999185442
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Fail51,366 miles (+45)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,366 miles
    Test number
    397039085015
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Pass51,321 miles (+290)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,321 miles
    Test number
    725421352236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,031 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,031 miles
    Test number
    229714761456
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDue to problem with o/s/f flexi suggest replacing all four flexi pipes
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low

  19. Fail51,031 miles (+4,345)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,031 miles
    Test number
    345664761136
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDue to problem with o/s/f flexi suggest replacing all four flexi pipes
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low

  20. Pass46,686 miles (-102,888)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,686 miles
    Test number
    252410649461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass149,574 miles (+12,631)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    149,574 miles
    Test number
    912043138298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass136,943 miles (+8,647)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    136,943 miles
    Test number
    724055997116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,296 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    128,296 miles
    Test number
    643444596151
    • NoteAs test no.533107786194

  24. Fail128,296 miles1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,296 miles
    Test number
    533107786194
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L6 MXV

Does L6 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 MXV is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 MXV?
The MOT on L6 MXV is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 MXV done?
L6 MXV was recorded at 92,858 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026.
Has L6 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 MXV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L6 MXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L6 MXV find?
L6 MXV passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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