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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L78 RMXMOT history

L78 RMX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

L78 RMX silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,207 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L78 RMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jul 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L78 RMX was last recorded at 123,207 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 1,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,847 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,360 miles
Average per year
1,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,207 miles
  • 2024 – 121,847 miles
  • 2023 – 121,728 miles
  • 2022 – 121,539 miles
  • 2021 – 121,247 miles
  • 2020 – 120,340 miles
  • 2019 – 119,817 miles
  • 2018 – 119,275 miles
  • 2017 – 118,617 miles
  • 2016 – 116,346 miles
  • 2015 – 114,451 miles
  • 2012 – 110,202 miles
  • 2010 – 108,133 miles
  • 2009 – 104,925 miles
  • 2008 – 100,105 miles
  • 2007 – 95,045 miles
  • 2006 – 90,687 miles
  • 2005 – 86,538 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,207 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,207 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,207 miles
    Test number
    981375087482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,847 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,847 miles
    Test number
    105933235355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass121,728 miles (+189)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,728 miles
    Test number
    642130852478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass121,539 miles (+292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,539 miles
    Test number
    394176656236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,247 miles (+907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,247 miles
    Test number
    414813550292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass120,340 miles (+523)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    120,340 miles
    Test number
    833789177465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,817 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,817 miles
    Test number
    688275105343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    119,275 miles
    Test number
    303697709578
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,275 miles (+658)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,275 miles
    Test number
    241293197446
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,617 miles (+2,271)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    432189653281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,346 miles
    Test number
    327161747442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail116,346 miles (+1,895)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,346 miles
    Test number
    615593219801
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,451 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,451 miles
    Test number
    419146575116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,443 miles3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,443 miles
    Test number
    918418605181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded
    • NoteOffside rear brake has slight bind

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    198501562498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,202 miles (+2,069)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,202 miles
    Test number
    978250462067
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass108,133 miles (+3,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    108,133 miles
    Test number
    812213040265
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass104,925 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    541908539293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,920 miles (+4,815)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,920 miles
    Test number
    652472439297
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass100,105 miles (+5,060)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,105 miles
    Test number
    201417018224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,045 miles (+4,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    95,045 miles
    Test number
    581013177195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass90,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,687 miles
    Test number
    182521776140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,686 miles (+4,148)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,686 miles
    Test number
    802761776183
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

  24. Fail86,538 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    932497365181
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass86,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    964497465163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L78 RMX

Does L78 RMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L78 RMX expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L78 RMX?
The MOT on L78 RMX expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L78 RMX done?
L78 RMX was recorded at 123,207 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 1,802 miles a year.
Has L78 RMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L78 RMX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on L78 RMX 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 RMX find?
L78 RMX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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