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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.

L7 VJD green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass98,077 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass98,077 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    523138489883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass79,937 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,937 miles
    Test number
    619632037117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,169 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,169 miles
    Test number
    998281321546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass70,156 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,156 miles
    Test number
    438130723692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    699544901405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass61,703 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,703 miles
    Test number
    818569328121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,453 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    59,453 miles
    Test number
    619018780358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,899 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    56,899 miles
    Test number
    537239512696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. Pass31,096 miles (+8,488)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,096 miles
    Test number
    437790043089
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing slightly
  17. Pass22,608 miles (+7,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    22,608 miles
    Test number
    665329742062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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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