Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc
L70 CMLMOT history
L70 CML is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 36,503 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 36,503 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 CML
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 25 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 CML was last recorded at 36,503 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 3,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 33,487 miles · 15 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,016 miles
- Average per year
- 1,461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,503 miles
- 2025 – 33,487 miles
- 2024 – 30,526 miles
- 2023 – 26,762 miles
- 2022 – 23,820 miles
- 2021 – 23,652 miles
- 2020 – 23,324 miles
- 2019 – 22,928 miles
- 2018 – 22,382 miles
- 2017 – 21,695 miles
- 2016 – 20,655 miles
- 2015 – 19,634 miles
- 2014 – 18,489 miles
- 2013 – 17,423 miles
- 2012 – 16,115 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,503 miles
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 2 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,503 miles (+3,016)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 36,503 miles
- Test number
- 240692967766
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass33,487 miles (+2,961)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 33,487 miles
- Test number
- 257121178767
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass30,526 miles (+3,764)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 30,526 miles
- Test number
- 409311764405
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Rubber starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass26,762 miles (+2,942)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 26,762 miles
- Test number
- 711142606970
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe general surface corrosion
Pass23,820 miles (+168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 23,820 miles
- Test number
- 902352501634
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass23,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 23,652 miles
- Test number
- 813697229302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,650 miles (+326)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,650 miles
- Test number
- 151682452783
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass23,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 23,324 miles
- Test number
- 883746326243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,318 miles (+390)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,318 miles
- Test number
- 792315010017
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass22,928 miles (+546)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 22,928 miles
- Test number
- 774672781340
- AdvisorySlight binding o/s/f brake
Pass22,382 miles (+687)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2019
- Odometer
- 22,382 miles
- Test number
- 133496274650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,695 miles (+1,040)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 21,695 miles
- Test number
- 825061349073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,655 miles (+1,021)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 20,655 miles
- Test number
- 610098617323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,634 miles (+1,145)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 19,634 miles
- Test number
- 576526405125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass18,489 miles (+1,066)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 18,489 miles
- Test number
- 487270724126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,423 miles (+1,308)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 17,423 miles
- Test number
- 377948103138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,115 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 16,115 miles
- Test number
- 307853122120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Fail16,115 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,115 miles
- Test number
- 266063022421
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside wiper blade split
- NoteRear brake discs pitted handbrake not as efficient as it could be
Questions about L70 CML
- Does L70 CML currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 CML is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 CML?
- The MOT on L70 CML is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 CML done?
- L70 CML was recorded at 36,503 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 1,461 miles a year.
- Has L70 CML ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 CML has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2021.
- Has the mileage on L70 CML 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 L70 CML find?
- L70 CML passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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