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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2013 · 1,798 cc

L7 GHRMOT history

L7 GHR is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L7 GHR grey 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
98,900 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GHR was last recorded at 98,900 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 4,834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,066 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,834 miles
Average per year
6,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,900 miles
  • 2025 – 94,066 miles
  • 2024 – 89,621 miles
  • 2023 – 83,297 miles
  • 2022 – 77,543 miles
  • 2021 – 71,469 miles
  • 2020 – 66,671 miles
  • 2019 – 60,003 miles
  • 2018 – 49,655 miles
  • 2017 – 39,979 miles
  • 2016 – 30,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub-frame front and rear also (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,900 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    98,900 miles
    Test number
    832327546671
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub-frame front and rear also (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail98,898 miles (+4,832)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,898 miles
    Test number
    949824125235
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sub-frame front and rear also (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass94,066 miles (+4,445)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,066 miles
    Test number
    830876962500
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass89,621 miles (+6,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,621 miles
    Test number
    294204473151
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass83,297 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,297 miles
    Test number
    522833796269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,207 miles (+5,664)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,207 miles
    Test number
    322357626398
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub-frame stabiliser bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sub-frame stabiliser bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,543 miles (+6,074)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,543 miles
    Test number
    666570410421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support Plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Support Plate (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,469 miles (+4,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,469 miles
    Test number
    184795378437
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly out of balance
    • AdvisorySlight rust on o/s/r and n/s/r axle support brackets

  9. Pass66,671 miles (+6,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,671 miles
    Test number
    674903340686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake slightly out of balance

  10. Pass60,003 miles (+10,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    669153963808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass49,655 miles (+9,676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    49,655 miles
    Test number
    252467901992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass39,979 miles (+9,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    39,979 miles
    Test number
    733464744851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,257 miles
    Test number
    349945351977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GHR

Does L7 GHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 GHR is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 GHR?
The MOT on L7 GHR is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 GHR done?
L7 GHR was recorded at 98,900 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 6,882 miles a year.
Has L7 GHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GHR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 GHR 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 L7 GHR find?
L7 GHR passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sub-frame front and rear also.

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