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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L78 GFJMOT history

L78 GFJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 222,330 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

L78 GFJ 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
222,330 km
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,792 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 GFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 GFJ was last recorded at 222,330 km on 24 Apr 2026, 111 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
222,219 km · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
111 km
Average per year
5,792 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,330 km
  • 2025 – 222,219 km
  • 2024 – 222,082 km
  • 2020 – 221,430 km
  • 2019 – 220,673 km
  • 2018 – 217,648 km
  • 2011 – 144,638 km
  • 2010 – 140,525 km
  • 2009 – 123,139 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,330 km
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension components coroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,330 km (+111)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    222,330 km
    Test number
    212291167298
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear suspension components coroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass222,219 km (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    222,219 km
    Test number
    340400553202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass222,082 km (+652)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    222,082 km
    Test number
    555284835674
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated ALL FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass221,430 km (+757)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    221,430 km
    Test number
    708813510111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass220,673 km (+3,025)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    220,673 km
    Test number
    667288846975
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass217,648 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    217,648 km
    Test number
    991675980356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail217,648 km1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,648 km
    Test number
    353779847667
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass213,977 miles (+4,923)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    213,977 miles
    Test number
    660354042228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass209,054 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    209,054 miles
    Test number
    934114078715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail209,054 miles (+10,162)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,054 miles
    Test number
    516948599154
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass198,892 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    198,892 miles
    Test number
    255859115054
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteFront tyre edges worn

  12. Fail198,891 miles (+10,221)9 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,891 miles
    Test number
    619246115069
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront pads worn
    • NoteFront tyre edges worn

  13. Fail188,670 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,670 miles
    Test number
    648060614041
    • Repaired at testRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass188,670 miles (+12,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    188,670 miles
    Test number
    717910114025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass175,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    175,776 miles
    Test number
    879350413019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail175,776 miles (+14,173)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,776 miles
    Test number
    168428003011
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass161,603 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    161,603 miles
    Test number
    808727912004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail161,594 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,594 miles
    Test number
    407062612015
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass144,638 km (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    144,638 km
    Test number
    628660621050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass140,525 km (+17,386)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    140,525 km
    Test number
    343834820191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,139 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    123,139 km
    Test number
    744518569016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass113,164 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    142556488421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,548 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    891446887023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    94,117 miles
    Test number
    623606616097
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L78 GFJ

Does L78 GFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L78 GFJ is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L78 GFJ?
The MOT on L78 GFJ is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L78 GFJ done?
L78 GFJ was recorded at 222,330 km at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 5,792 km a year.
Has L78 GFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 GFJ has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on L78 GFJ 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 L78 GFJ find?
L78 GFJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front and rear suspension components coroded, and 4 more.

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