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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L75 MEPMOT history

L75 MEP is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 153,739 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

L75 MEP silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
153,739 km
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
632 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L75 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L75 MEP was last recorded at 153,739 km on 1 Jul 2026, 2 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,737 km · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 km
Average per year
632 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,739 km
  • 2025 – 152,751 km
  • 2022 – 152,324 km
  • 2016 – 152,212 km
  • 2015 – 152,099 km
  • 2014 – 150,596 km
  • 2012 – 148,351 km
  • 2011 – 145,713 km
  • 2010 – 143,822 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,739 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,739 km (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    153,739 km
    Test number
    776866879035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail153,737 km (+986)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,737 km
    Test number
    654385526730
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass152,751 km (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    152,751 km
    Test number
    835065709694
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass152,324 km (+112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,324 km
    Test number
    407605745633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,212 km (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,212 km
    Test number
    605431694808
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
  6. Pass152,099 km (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    152,099 km
    Test number
    800727728322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,596 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    150,596 km
    Test number
    647442004337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,442 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,442 miles
    Test number
    418898383260
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  9. Pass150,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    150,442 miles
    Test number
    437918083225
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  10. Pass148,351 km (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    148,351 km
    Test number
    227673392281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass145,713 km (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    145,713 km
    Test number
    387303591203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,822 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    143,822 km
    Test number
    851535090273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Fail130,034 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,034 miles
    Test number
    252003709345
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  14. Pass130,034 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    130,034 miles
    Test number
    592473809373
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L75 MEP

Does L75 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L75 MEP is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L75 MEP?
The MOT on L75 MEP is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L75 MEP done?
L75 MEP was recorded at 153,739 km at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 632 km a year.
Has L75 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L75 MEP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L75 MEP 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 L75 MEP find?
L75 MEP passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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