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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc

L6 TYPMOT history

L6 TYP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 35,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

L6 TYP 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 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
35,365 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 TYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Jun 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 TYP was last recorded at 35,365 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,364 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 35,365 miles
  • 2024 – 25,598 miles
  • 2023 – 19,989 miles
  • 2022 – 17,002 miles
  • 2021 – 14,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,365 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cosmetic damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mid leading arm has slight play in a bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 23 Aug 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,365 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    35,365 miles
    Test number
    432487361617
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cosmetic damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mid leading arm has slight play in a bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail35,364 miles (+15)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,364 miles
    Test number
    291794384636
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cosmetic damage to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mid leading arm has slight play in a bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail35,349 miles (+9,751)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    194249637940
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn hub top front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnidentified warning light on dash ,investigation advised

  4. Pass25,598 miles (+5,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    25,598 miles
    Test number
    138611112459
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWarning lamp flashing intermittently on dash - possible issue with 'bonnet deployment system/control...

  5. Pass19,989 miles (+2,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    19,989 miles
    Test number
    530001656442
    • 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass17,002 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    17,002 miles
    Test number
    873047911259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass14,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    14,096 miles
    Test number
    305886004592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 TYP

Does L6 TYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 TYP is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L6 TYP?
The MOT on L6 TYP is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 TYP done?
L6 TYP was recorded at 35,365 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has L6 TYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 TYP has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 TYP 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 L6 TYP find?
L6 TYP passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres have cosmetic damage to sidewalls; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mid leading arm has slight play in a bush.

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