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Mazda MX-5

Blue and Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L76 LGMMOT history

L76 LGM is a blue and black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L76 LGM blue 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,296 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L76 LGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L76 LGM was last recorded at 154,296 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 13,803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2013: 124,446 miles, lower than 124,466 miles on 2 Apr 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,493 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,803 miles
Average per year
2,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,296 miles
  • 2025 – 140,493 miles
  • 2023 – 133,869 miles
  • 2021 – 133,822 miles
  • 2020 – 127,779 miles
  • 2019 – 127,764 miles
  • 2018 – 127,691 miles
  • 2017 – 127,442 miles
  • 2016 – 127,210 miles
  • 2015 – 127,000 miles
  • 2014 – 126,019 miles
  • 2013 – 124,446 miles
  • 2012 – 122,326 miles
  • 2011 – 120,065 miles
  • 2010 – 117,905 miles
  • 2009 – 114,662 miles
  • 2008 – 110,909 miles
  • 2007 – 108,098 miles
  • 2006 – 106,084 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,296 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • WHOLE OF UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,296 miles (+13,803)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,296 miles
    Test number
    520906057051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,493 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,493 miles
    Test number
    589761463915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail140,479 miles (+6,610)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,479 miles
    Test number
    415899777148
    • 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass133,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,869 miles
    Test number
    594360762341
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail133,869 miles (+47)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,869 miles
    Test number
    419077979432
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail133,822 miles (+6,043)14 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    681781561465
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leaks. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing on tyre on lock. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing Suspension upper ball joint split pin locking devce is missing. (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sil corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering locking device missing Offside front lower ball joint split pin locking device is missing. (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sil corroded and holed. silicone filler. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake flexi hoses are deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms are corroded and undersealed, bushes are deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front upper ball joint boots are starting to perish and crack.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is corroded and undersealed over.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc back plates are deteriorated.

  7. Pass127,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    127,779 miles
    Test number
    792172760708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,779 miles (+15)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,779 miles
    Test number
    244624620729
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass127,764 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,764 miles
    Test number
    159416194518
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryWHOLE OF UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

  10. Fail127,763 miles (+72)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,763 miles
    Test number
    264419461340
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryWHOLE OF UNDERBODY COVERED IN HEAVY UNDERSEAL

  11. Pass127,691 miles (+249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    689724015352
    • AdvisoryUnder side is well undersealed

  12. Pass127,442 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,442 miles
    Test number
    281330443860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass127,210 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    127,210 miles
    Test number
    120363347342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,000 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,000 miles
    Test number
    269195805470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,019 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,019 miles
    Test number
    406520104145
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail126,012 miles (+1,566)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,012 miles
    Test number
    539518594063
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass124,446 miles (-20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    124,446 miles
    Test number
    478324493077
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slighty corroded

  18. Fail124,466 miles (+2,140)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,466 miles
    Test number
    886392793063
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes slighty corroded
    • NoteOsf inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

  19. Pass122,326 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    122,326 miles
    Test number
    359613272055
    • NoteSeveral brake pipes looking corroded

  20. Fail122,325 miles (+2,260)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,325 miles
    Test number
    115322572031
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSeveral brake pipes looking corroded

  21. Pass120,065 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    120,065 miles
    Test number
    668777491069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,905 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    117,905 miles
    Test number
    751495570085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail117,878 miles (+3,216)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,878 miles
    Test number
    140041470098
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  24. Pass114,662 miles (+3,753)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    114,662 miles
    Test number
    904549899047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass110,909 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    110,909 miles
    Test number
    154947788038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass108,098 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    108,098 miles
    Test number
    853681987076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    106,084 miles
    Test number
    523023686005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail106,084 miles1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,084 miles
    Test number
    543643086036
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L76 LGM

Does L76 LGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L76 LGM is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L76 LGM?
The MOT on L76 LGM is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L76 LGM done?
L76 LGM was recorded at 154,296 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 2,377 miles a year.
Has L76 LGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L76 LGM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L76 LGM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L76 LGM find?
L76 LGM passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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