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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

L7 OPJMOT history

L7 OPJ is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2026.

L7 OPJ red 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 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
76,323 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 OPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 OPJ was last recorded at 76,323 miles on 27 Jun 2026, 1,622 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,701 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,622 miles
Average per year
3,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,323 miles
  • 2025 – 74,701 miles
  • 2024 – 73,676 miles
  • 2022 – 71,352 miles
  • 2021 – 69,632 miles
  • 2020 – 66,801 miles
  • 2019 – 64,773 miles
  • 2018 – 62,069 miles
  • 2017 – 55,729 miles
  • 2016 – 49,892 miles
  • 2015 – 46,840 miles
  • 2014 – 40,344 miles
  • 2013 – 31,474 miles
  • 2012 – 23,523 miles
  • 2011 – 22,604 miles
  • 2010 – 21,388 miles
  • 2009 – 14,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,323 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion/undersealed

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,323 miles (+1,622)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    76,323 miles
    Test number
    228496494895
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion/undersealed
  2. Pass74,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    898911835662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail74,701 miles (+1,025)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,701 miles
    Test number
    459335286254
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass73,676 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,676 miles
    Test number
    610825954477
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  5. Pass71,352 miles (+1,720)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    71,352 miles
    Test number
    387179294202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,632 miles (+2,831)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    69,632 miles
    Test number
    850062669732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,801 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,801 miles
    Test number
    855420707592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,773 miles (+2,704)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,773 miles
    Test number
    921336305695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass62,069 miles (+6,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,069 miles
    Test number
    889701225273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow to retract
  10. Pass55,729 miles (+5,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    454203278454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slightly binding
  11. Pass49,892 miles (+3,052)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,892 miles
    Test number
    381488713157
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt barely retracting
  12. Pass46,840 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,840 miles
    Test number
    536320819562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear wheel alignment check/adjust
  13. Fail46,840 miles (+6,496)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,840 miles
    Test number
    628792029799
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront & rear wheel alignment check/adjust
  14. Pass40,344 miles (+8,870)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    40,344 miles
    Test number
    295471144177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  15. Pass31,474 miles (+7,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    31,474 miles
    Test number
    105756663157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,523 miles (+919)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,523 miles
    Test number
    226245362121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads worn
  17. Pass22,604 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    22,604 miles
    Test number
    247116621147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Fail22,587 miles (+1,199)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,587 miles
    Test number
    279973321180
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass21,388 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,388 miles
    Test number
    790679580078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,937 miles
    Test number
    743037599085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 OPJ

Does L7 OPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 OPJ is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 OPJ?
The MOT on L7 OPJ is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 OPJ done?
L7 OPJ was recorded at 76,323 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2026, an average of 3,565 miles a year.
Has L7 OPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 OPJ has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 OPJ 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 OPJ find?
L7 OPJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: under body corrosion/undersealed.

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