
Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc
L7 VJDMOT history
L7 VJD is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,077 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 98,077 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L7 VJD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L7 VJD was last recorded at 98,077 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,270 miles · 23 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,807 miles
- Average per year
- 5,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,077 miles
- 2025 – 96,270 miles
- 2024 – 90,393 miles
- 2023 – 79,937 miles
- 2022 – 76,169 miles
- 2021 – 70,156 miles
- 2020 – 68,771 miles
- 2019 – 65,108 miles
- 2018 – 61,703 miles
- 2017 – 59,453 miles
- 2016 – 56,899 miles
- 2015 – 49,793 miles
- 2014 – 37,665 miles
- 2013 – 31,096 miles
- 2012 – 22,608 miles
- 2011 – 15,267 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,077 miles (+1,807)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 98,077 miles
- Test number
- 523138489883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,270 miles (+5,877)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 96,270 miles
- Test number
- 177207530648
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass90,393 miles (+124)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 90,393 miles
- Test number
- 929218365771
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail90,269 miles (+10,332)2 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,269 miles
- Test number
- 562983089390
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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))
Pass79,937 miles (+3,768)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 79,937 miles
- Test number
- 619632037117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,169 miles (+6,013)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 76,169 miles
- Test number
- 998281321546
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,156 miles (+1,385)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 70,156 miles
- Test number
- 438130723692
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 68,771 miles
- Test number
- 699544901405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,771 miles (+3,663)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,771 miles
- Test number
- 201613531594
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass65,108 miles (+3,405)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 65,108 miles
- Test number
- 383043118241
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,703 miles (+2,250)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 61,703 miles
- Test number
- 818569328121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,453 miles (+2,554)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 59,453 miles
- Test number
- 619018780358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,899 miles (+7,106)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 56,899 miles
- Test number
- 537239512696
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,793 miles (+12,128)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 49,793 miles
- Test number
- 215789655080
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteBody sill covers fitted
- NoteFront brake discs worn slightly
- NoteFront brake pads worn down close to 1.5 mm
- NoteInner faces of rear brake discs in poor condition
Pass37,665 miles (+6,569)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 37,665 miles
- Test number
- 959546444062
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,096 miles (+8,488)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 31,096 miles
- Test number
- 437790043089
- NoteBoth front tyres perishing slightly
Pass22,608 miles (+7,341)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 22,608 miles
- Test number
- 665329742062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,267 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 15,267 miles
- Test number
- 817757251049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L7 VJD
- Does L7 VJD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VJD is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L7 VJD?
- The MOT on L7 VJD is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L7 VJD done?
- L7 VJD was recorded at 98,077 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
- Has L7 VJD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L7 VJD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L7 VJD 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 VJD find?
- L7 VJD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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