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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L82 MDPMOT history

L82 MDP is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

L82 MDP yellow Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
170,972 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L82 MDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L82 MDP was last recorded at 170,972 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 4,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2013: 127,045 km, lower than 134,983 km on 2 Jul 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
166,256 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,716 miles
Average per year
4,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,972 miles
  • 2024 – 166,256 miles
  • 2023 – 158,570 miles
  • 2022 – 151,355 miles
  • 2021 – 151,194 miles
  • 2019 – 150,718 miles
  • 2018 – 150,379 miles
  • 2017 – 147,952 miles
  • 2016 – 145,185 miles
  • 2014 – 138,775 miles
  • 2013 – 127,047 miles
  • 2012 – 134,948 miles
  • 2011 – 120,614 miles
  • 2009 – 111,121 miles
  • 2008 – 106,677 miles
  • 2007 – 104,790 miles
  • 2005 – 87,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,972 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,972 miles (+4,716)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,972 miles
    Test number
    297245966657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,256 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    166,256 miles
    Test number
    683504544715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass158,570 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    158,570 miles
    Test number
    580938924239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,355 miles (+161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    151,355 miles
    Test number
    995942030814
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass151,194 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    151,194 miles
    Test number
    564763459566
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail151,181 miles (+463)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,181 miles
    Test number
    595633077016
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass150,718 miles (+339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,718 miles
    Test number
    190375211948
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills to floor corroded

  8. Pass150,379 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,379 miles
    Test number
    649630788737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,952 miles (+2,767)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,952 miles
    Test number
    856251286908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,185 miles
    Test number
    232563591163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,150 km (+5,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,150 km
    Test number
    336983494216
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass139,283 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    139,283 km
    Test number
    588710544538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,775 miles (+11,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,775 miles
    Test number
    119229004219
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass127,047 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,047 miles
    Test number
    386342823137
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail127,045 km (-7,938)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,045 km
    Test number
    668810423185
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass134,983 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    134,983 km
    Test number
    826394482185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,948 miles (+14,334)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,948 miles
    Test number
    226938772192
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass120,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    120,614 miles
    Test number
    336160221086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail120,614 miles (+9,493)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,614 miles
    Test number
    326449811099
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail111,121 miles1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,121 miles
    Test number
    763728339390
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass111,121 km11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    111,121 km
    Test number
    980378539356
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass106,677 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    106,677 miles
    Test number
    364720248374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail106,677 miles (+1,887)3 failures14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,677 miles
    Test number
    320866638349
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass104,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    104,790 miles
    Test number
    453313937361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,785 km (+6,609)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,785 km
    Test number
    910272937387
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass98,176 km (+10,719)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    98,176 km
    Test number
    993749336397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,457 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    87,457 km
    Test number
    414791445447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,451 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,451 miles
    Test number
    153751245373
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L82 MDP

Does L82 MDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L82 MDP expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L82 MDP?
The MOT on L82 MDP expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L82 MDP done?
L82 MDP was recorded at 170,972 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 4,243 miles a year.
Has L82 MDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L82 MDP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L82 MDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L82 MDP find?
L82 MDP passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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