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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,830 cc

L76 JKOMOT history

L76 JKO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,274 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L76 JKO red 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
127,274 km
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,006 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L76 JKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L76 JKO was last recorded at 127,274 km on 5 May 2026, 1,669 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,605 km · 17 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,669 km
Average per year
1,006 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,274 km
  • 2022 – 125,605 km
  • 2021 – 121,383 km
  • 2008 – 108,619 km
  • 2007 – 108,538 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,274 km
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySuspension components are corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,274 km (+1,669)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    127,274 km
    Test number
    658595863579
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components are corroded

  2. Pass125,605 km (+4,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,605 km
    Test number
    573009011501
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,383 km2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    121,383 km
    Test number
    912530067454
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,383 km4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,383 km
    Test number
    725518228147
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail121,339 miles (+347)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,339 miles
    Test number
    305344374197
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass120,992 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    565749085010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,990 miles (+294)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,990 miles
    Test number
    859615385042
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  8. Pass120,696 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,696 miles
    Test number
    619966064074
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  9. Fail120,696 miles (+713)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,696 miles
    Test number
    816462064092
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  10. Pass119,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,983 miles
    Test number
    929694703061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,983 miles (+37)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,983 miles
    Test number
    556142203033
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  12. Pass119,946 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,946 miles
    Test number
    305783692045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail119,945 miles (+157)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,945 miles
    Test number
    105933092019
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass119,788 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,788 miles
    Test number
    345056421101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,782 miles (+4,258)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,782 miles
    Test number
    277154621476
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  16. Pass115,524 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    413395509250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    944301599086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,067 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    773801699079
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass108,619 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    108,619 km
    Test number
    414078688011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake pads starting to get low

  20. Fail108,619 km1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,619 km
    Test number
    842632488045
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake pads starting to get low

  21. Pass108,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    108,538 miles
    Test number
    462567667241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail108,538 km4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,538 km
    Test number
    902565267264
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L76 JKO

Does L76 JKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L76 JKO is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L76 JKO?
The MOT on L76 JKO is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L76 JKO done?
L76 JKO was recorded at 127,274 km at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 1,006 km a year.
Has L76 JKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L76 JKO has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L76 JKO 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 L76 JKO find?
L76 JKO passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; suspension components are corroded.

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