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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

L7 YMCMOT history

L7 YMC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 45,028 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

L7 YMC black 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
45,028 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 YMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 YMC was last recorded at 45,028 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,908 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,120 miles
Average per year
2,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,028 miles
  • 2024 – 43,908 miles
  • 2023 – 42,455 miles
  • 2022 – 41,008 miles
  • 2021 – 39,270 miles
  • 2020 – 37,459 miles
  • 2019 – 35,651 miles
  • 2018 – 34,073 miles
  • 2017 – 30,349 miles
  • 2015 – 25,706 miles
  • 2014 – 21,221 miles
  • 2013 – 14,380 miles
  • 2012 – 14,272 miles
  • 2011 – 12,940 miles
  • 2010 – 10,882 miles
  • 2009 – 8,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,028 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower rear arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower rear arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,028 miles (+1,120)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    45,028 miles
    Test number
    569014271012
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower rear arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower rear arm dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  2. Pass43,908 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    43,908 miles
    Test number
    478731272146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  3. Fail43,892 miles (+1,437)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,892 miles
    Test number
    922384916381
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  4. Pass42,455 miles (+1,447)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    501625548008
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to front suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion to rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass41,008 miles (+1,738)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    566134278954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorroshion both rear seals

  6. Pass39,270 miles (+999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    39,270 miles
    Test number
    412943094543
    • AdvisoryUnderbody sealant applied

  7. Pass38,271 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    38,271 miles
    Test number
    886102596366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,459 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,459 miles
    Test number
    810239951758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,651 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    286019688389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,073 miles
    Test number
    282410397039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,073 miles (+3,724)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,073 miles
    Test number
    408373317242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass30,349 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    30,349 miles
    Test number
    692366386577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,706 miles (+4,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,706 miles
    Test number
    161226629401
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass21,221 miles (+6,841)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    21,221 miles
    Test number
    518507504337
    • NoteAll tyres cracking / perishing in tread

  15. Pass14,380 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    14,380 miles
    Test number
    925875613318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,272 miles (+1,332)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    14,272 miles
    Test number
    807634532376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,940 miles
    Test number
    446135431490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,940 miles (+2,058)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,940 miles
    Test number
    299745731351
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass10,882 miles (+2,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    10,882 miles
    Test number
    483169820328
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass8,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    8,460 miles
    Test number
    414429729497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 YMC

Does L7 YMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 YMC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 YMC?
The MOT on L7 YMC is valid until 23 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 YMC done?
L7 YMC was recorded at 45,028 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,286 miles a year.
Has L7 YMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 YMC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 YMC 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 YMC find?
L7 YMC passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower rear arm dust covers; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower rear arm dust covers; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 8 more.

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