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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,798 cc

L7 PHAMOT history

L7 PHA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 71,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L7 PHA red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,947 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
14 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 PHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 PHA was last recorded at 71,947 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 4,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
67,658 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,289 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,947 miles
  • 2025 – 67,658 miles
  • 2024 – 63,239 miles
  • 2023 – 57,389 miles
  • 2022 – 48,984 miles
  • 2021 – 43,556 miles
  • 2020 – 41,050 miles
  • 2019 – 35,628 miles
  • 2018 – 31,459 miles
  • 2017 – 28,519 miles
  • 2016 – 20,479 miles
  • 2015 – 19,932 miles
  • 2014 – 14,618 miles
  • 2013 – 9,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,947 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 31 Jul 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,947 miles (+4,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,947 miles
    Test number
    179338018301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  2. Pass67,658 miles (+4,419)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    970182964611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,239 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    63,239 miles
    Test number
    300265836427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,389 miles (+8,405)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    57,389 miles
    Test number
    674969362196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,984 miles (+5,428)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    964601812786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,556 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    43,556 miles
    Test number
    425003133568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,050 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    41,050 miles
    Test number
    369599026759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,628 miles (+4,169)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    35,628 miles
    Test number
    173148136949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    423321038860
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Fail31,459 miles (+2,940)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,459 miles
    Test number
    948363671692
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass28,519 miles (+8,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,519 miles
    Test number
    724809899259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass20,479 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,479 miles
    Test number
    871351069572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,932 miles (+5,314)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,932 miles
    Test number
    417954485146
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
  14. Pass14,618 miles (+5,267)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    14,618 miles
    Test number
    347748774142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,351 miles
    Test number
    155402413263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 PHA

Does L7 PHA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 PHA is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 PHA?
The MOT on L7 PHA is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 PHA done?
L7 PHA was recorded at 71,947 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has L7 PHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 PHA has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on L7 PHA 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 PHA find?
L7 PHA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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