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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L75 XLTMOT history

L75 XLT is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,457 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L75 XLT green 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 5 May 2027
Mileage
190,457 km
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,340 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L75 XLT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
16 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L75 XLT was last recorded at 190,457 km on 6 May 2026, 17 km more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Oct 2012: 11,207 miles, lower than 107,001 miles on 26 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,440 km · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
17 km
Average per year
5,340 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,457 km
  • 2024 – 174,719 km
  • 2013 – 119,565 km
  • 2010 – 103,568 km
  • 2007 – 88,666 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,457 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension components corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear fog lamp missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,457 km (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    190,457 km
    Test number
    736757811630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail190,440 km (+15,721)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,440 km
    Test number
    361618259021
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,719 km (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    174,719 km
    Test number
    157046614877
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  4. Fail174,693 km3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,693 km
    Test number
    860911759684
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  5. Pass168,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,060 miles
    Test number
    171144515902
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail168,060 miles (+8,215)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,060 miles
    Test number
    705303436801
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner to outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass159,845 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,845 miles
    Test number
    436190849833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass158,089 miles (+3,027)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    158,089 miles
    Test number
    535187930676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,062 miles
    Test number
    392638363319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail155,062 miles (+3,874)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,062 miles
    Test number
    812188583174
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass151,188 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    151,188 miles
    Test number
    999040570247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass146,014 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    146,014 miles
    Test number
    383588254222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,873 miles (+5,967)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,873 miles
    Test number
    119527775572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,906 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    539371692580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,704 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,704 miles
    Test number
    405669074243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail128,530 miles3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,530 miles
    Test number
    716692374212
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass119,565 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    119,565 km
    Test number
    677895973241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail119,565 km4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,565 km
    Test number
    708695573288
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass11,207 miles (-95,794)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    11,207 miles
    Test number
    708328772211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    387109361448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,001 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,001 miles
    Test number
    857999461240
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass103,568 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,568 km
    Test number
    624849970281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    240178989228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,927 miles (+4,524)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,927 miles
    Test number
    363538289276
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass94,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,403 miles
    Test number
    140892928140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,666 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    88,666 km
    Test number
    800983607199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,666 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,666 km
    Test number
    413973007134
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about L75 XLT

Does L75 XLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L75 XLT is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L75 XLT?
The MOT on L75 XLT is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L75 XLT done?
L75 XLT was recorded at 190,457 km at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,340 km a year.
Has L75 XLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L75 XLT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L75 XLT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L75 XLT find?
L75 XLT passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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