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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,839 cc

L77 MXVMOT history

L77 MXV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 88,893 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

L77 MXV black 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 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
88,893 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 MXV was last recorded at 88,893 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,878 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,893 miles
  • 2025 – 88,878 miles
  • 2024 – 85,118 miles
  • 2023 – 82,762 miles
  • 2022 – 79,940 miles
  • 2021 – 74,396 miles
  • 2020 – 71,371 miles
  • 2018 – 66,257 miles
  • 2017 – 65,811 miles
  • 2016 – 54,430 miles
  • 2015 – 47,641 miles
  • 2014 – 42,311 miles
  • 2009 – 36,925 miles
  • 2008 – 30,781 miles
  • 2007 – 24,252 miles
  • 2006 – 22,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,893 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    88,893 miles
    Test number
    282183253657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail88,893 miles (+15)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,893 miles
    Test number
    684766498194
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass88,878 miles (+3,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    158366525050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass85,118 miles (+2,356)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,118 miles
    Test number
    770956527187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass82,762 miles (+2,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,762 miles
    Test number
    813285756180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass79,940 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    79,940 miles
    Test number
    291376982676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,396 miles (+3,025)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,396 miles
    Test number
    218508848998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    428009224766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail71,371 miles (+5,114)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,371 miles
    Test number
    627473472772
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass66,257 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,257 miles
    Test number
    645624466324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,811 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    65,811 miles
    Test number
    940328365147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail65,804 miles (+5,738)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    595476619932
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill rear section (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass60,066 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,066 miles
    Test number
    584805992851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,929 miles (+5,499)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,929 miles
    Test number
    996178682994
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very rusty (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass54,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    496545381100
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail54,430 miles (+6,789)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    951460086902
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass47,641 miles (+5,330)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    47,641 miles
    Test number
    429683625005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,311 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,311 miles
    Test number
    905737124013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. FailMileage not read3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    355037324040
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass36,925 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    662903179209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,781 miles (+6,529)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    30,781 miles
    Test number
    391356528482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,252 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,252 miles
    Test number
    614721137121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,898 miles
    Test number
    202535646487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 MXV

Does L77 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L77 MXV is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L77 MXV?
The MOT on L77 MXV is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L77 MXV done?
L77 MXV was recorded at 88,893 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 3,274 miles a year.
Has L77 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 MXV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L77 MXV 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 L77 MXV find?
L77 MXV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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