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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2014 · 1,999 cc

L7 MABMOT history

L7 MAB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 89,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

L7 MAB blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,109 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 MAB was last recorded at 89,109 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 7,388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,721 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,388 miles
Average per year
7,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,109 miles
  • 2024 – 81,721 miles
  • 2023 – 73,519 miles
  • 2022 – 65,759 miles
  • 2021 – 56,224 miles
  • 2020 – 49,174 miles
  • 2019 – 37,058 miles
  • 2018 – 29,976 miles
  • 2017 – 22,607 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,109 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 15 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,109 miles (+7,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,109 miles
    Test number
    828919804481
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass81,721 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,721 miles
    Test number
    578709150451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass73,519 miles (+7,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    73,519 miles
    Test number
    296515046510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass65,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    381096901243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail65,759 miles (+9,535)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,759 miles
    Test number
    414191306975
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass56,224 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,224 miles
    Test number
    954715689587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass49,174 miles (+12,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,174 miles
    Test number
    817725240802
    • AdvisoryFront pads starting to wear thin
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight play in anti roll bar drop link
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has slight wear on inner tread edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,058 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    575987718533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,976 miles (+7,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,976 miles
    Test number
    160220471410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass22,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    22,607 miles
    Test number
    990613441553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 MAB

Does L7 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 MAB is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 MAB?
The MOT on L7 MAB is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 MAB done?
L7 MAB was recorded at 89,109 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 7,830 miles a year.
Has L7 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 MAB has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 MAB 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 MAB find?
L7 MAB passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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