Mazda MX-5
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc
L70 LJKMOT history
L70 LJK is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 95,075 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 95,075 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 LJK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 LJK was last recorded at 95,075 miles on 2 Aug 2025, 3,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,210 miles · 8 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,865 miles
- Average per year
- 4,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,075 miles
- 2024 – 91,210 miles
- 2023 – 87,691 miles
- 2022 – 86,944 miles
- 2021 – 86,379 miles
- 2020 – 85,787 miles
- 2019 – 84,347 miles
- 2018 – 78,016 miles
- 2017 – 73,131 miles
- 2016 – 68,422 miles
- 2015 – 63,033 miles
- 2014 – 58,506 miles
- 2013 – 52,000 miles
- 2012 – 46,185 miles
- 2011 – 28,762 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,075 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
General underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear differential front oil seal leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 18 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,075 miles (+3,865)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 95,075 miles
- Test number
- 962843617738
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,210 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 91,210 miles
- Test number
- 872261777346
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Fail91,210 miles (+3,519)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,210 miles
- Test number
- 567074229451
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
Pass87,691 miles (+747)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 87,691 miles
- Test number
- 882635827302
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass86,944 miles (+565)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 86,944 miles
- Test number
- 628740372571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,379 miles (+592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 86,379 miles
- Test number
- 711260908521
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass85,787 miles (+1,440)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 85,787 miles
- Test number
- 218396390373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass84,347 miles (+6,331)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 84,347 miles
- Test number
- 880733876011
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,016 miles (+4,885)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 78,016 miles
- Test number
- 139989517482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak rear differential.
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,131 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 73,131 miles
- Test number
- 676229354604
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear differential front oil seal leaking
Fail73,124 miles (+4,702)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,124 miles
- Test number
- 260894911628
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear differential front oil seal leaking
Pass68,422 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 68,422 miles
- Test number
- 817056500051
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail68,414 miles (+5,381)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,414 miles
- Test number
- 196187419992
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,033 miles (+4,527)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 63,033 miles
- Test number
- 135067625038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,506 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 58,506 miles
- Test number
- 596433924056
- NoteDrivers seat belt slow to retract
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge
Fail58,499 miles (+6,499)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,499 miles
- Test number
- 438503524008
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- NoteDrivers seat belt slow to retract
- NoteOffside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge
Pass52,000 miles (+5,815)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 52,000 miles
- Test number
- 576889143058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,185 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 46,185 miles
- Test number
- 486641822036
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail46,185 miles (+17,423)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,185 miles
- Test number
- 945271322092
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 28,762 miles
- Test number
- 356849941034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L70 LJK
- Does L70 LJK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L70 LJK expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L70 LJK?
- The MOT on L70 LJK expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L70 LJK done?
- L70 LJK was recorded at 95,075 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2025, an average of 4,588 miles a year.
- Has L70 LJK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 LJK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L70 LJK 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 LJK find?
- L70 LJK passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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