Mazda MX-5
Purple · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc
L70 REXMOT history
L70 REX is a purple petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 127,434 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 REX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 3 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 REX was last recorded at 127,434 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 3,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,659 miles · 10 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,775 miles
- Average per year
- 1,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,434 miles
- 2025 – 123,659 miles
- 2024 – 119,870 miles
- 2023 – 117,085 miles
- 2022 – 115,882 miles
- 2021 – 114,918 miles
- 2020 – 113,771 miles
- 2019 – 113,307 miles
- 2018 – 112,080 miles
- 2017 – 111,036 miles
- 2016 – 110,542 miles
- 2015 – 110,029 miles
- 2014 – 108,675 miles
- 2013 – 107,939 miles
- 2011 – 104,179 miles
- 2010 – 101,885 miles
- 2009 – 99,014 miles
- 2007 – 97,983 miles
- 2006 – 97,226 miles
- 2005 – 94,837 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,434 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in thick underseal on all underside components
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.
Vehicle covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Both rear light lenses smoked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,434 miles (+3,775)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 127,434 miles
- Test number
- 699944722448
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in thick underseal on all underside components
Pass123,659 miles (+3,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 123,659 miles
- Test number
- 484917053292
- AdvisoryRear lights smoked
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal
Pass119,870 miles (+2,785)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 119,870 miles
- Test number
- 967521666385
- AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses smoked
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in underseal
Pass117,085 miles (+1,203)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 117,085 miles
- Test number
- 196278433612
- AdvisoryAll underside covered in underseal
- AdvisoryBoth rear light lenses smoked
Pass115,882 miles (+964)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 115,882 miles
- Test number
- 865882335372
- MinorPosition lamp light intensity obviously reduced both rear lights dim smoked lenses (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryAll underside components covered in underseal
Pass114,918 miles (+1,147)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 114,918 miles
- Test number
- 914989460475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,771 miles (+464)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 113,771 miles
- Test number
- 542991959441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,307 miles (+1,227)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,307 miles
- Test number
- 137376536115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass112,080 miles (+1,044)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 112,080 miles
- Test number
- 924431256644
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,036 miles (+494)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 111,036 miles
- Test number
- 525076536191
- AdvisorySlight corosion on all brake unions
Pass110,542 miles (+513)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 110,542 miles
- Test number
- 643965954782
- AdvisoryNear side front tyre wearing on inner edges
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake unions
Pass110,029 miles (+1,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 110,029 miles
- Test number
- 158314408752
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake pipes
Pass108,675 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 108,675 miles
- Test number
- 749031154352
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll brake discs have slight corrosion on faces
Pass107,939 km6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 107,939 km
- Test number
- 619841153341
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail107,939 miles (+1,293)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,939 miles
- Test number
- 136491553357
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail106,646 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,646 miles
- Test number
- 236423223449
- Repaired at testNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass106,646 miles (+2,467)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 106,646 miles
- Test number
- 549423623172
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,179 miles (+2,294)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 104,179 miles
- Test number
- 895941411378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 101,885 miles
- Test number
- 711742200398
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,951 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 99,951 km
- Test number
- 944913929378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 99,014 miles
- Test number
- 731479509043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,014 miles (+1,031)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,014 miles
- Test number
- 140567209413
- FailureNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass97,983 miles (+757)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 97,983 miles
- Test number
- 974345457323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,226 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 97,226 miles
- Test number
- 954368116351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,226 miles (+2,389)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,226 miles
- Test number
- 871603516311
- FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass94,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 94,837 miles
- Test number
- 221613095292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L70 REX
- Does L70 REX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 REX is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 REX?
- The MOT on L70 REX is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 REX done?
- L70 REX was recorded at 127,434 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 1,581 miles a year.
- Has L70 REX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 REX has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2013.
- Has the mileage on L70 REX 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 REX find?
- L70 REX passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded; vehicle covered in thick underseal on all underside components.
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