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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,840 cc

L82 PVOMOT history

L82 PVO is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 64,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L82 PVO blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,300 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L82 PVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L82 PVO was last recorded at 64,300 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 863 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,437 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
863 miles
Average per year
384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,300 miles
  • 2025 – 63,437 miles
  • 2024 – 61,086 miles
  • 2022 – 60,235 miles
  • 2021 – 60,061 miles
  • 2020 – 59,724 miles
  • 2019 – 59,244 miles
  • 2018 – 58,254 miles
  • 2017 – 57,579 miles
  • 2016 – 57,494 miles
  • 2015 – 57,080 miles
  • 2014 – 57,029 miles
  • 2008 – 56,904 miles
  • 2006 – 56,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,300 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,300 miles (+863)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,300 miles
    Test number
    205989907164
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. Pass63,437 miles (+2,351)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    486650726806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,086 miles (+851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    61,086 miles
    Test number
    964615156049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,235 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,235 miles
    Test number
    287400650923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,061 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    60,061 miles
    Test number
    203899645934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,724 miles (+480)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,724 miles
    Test number
    185772705679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,244 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    59,244 miles
    Test number
    352373755721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass58,254 miles (+675)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,254 miles
    Test number
    450294786674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,579 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,579 miles
    Test number
    222460742555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,494 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    369733858183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,080 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    57,080 miles
    Test number
    965137155116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,029 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,029 miles
    Test number
    658173284082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,904 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    774292438086
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSrs light on
  14. Fail56,904 miles (+51)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,904 miles
    Test number
    783952538066
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSrs light on
  15. Pass56,853 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    56,853 miles
    Test number
    400178976295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,836 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,836 miles
    Test number
    500979566269
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about L82 PVO

Does L82 PVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L82 PVO is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L82 PVO?
The MOT on L82 PVO is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L82 PVO done?
L82 PVO was recorded at 64,300 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 384 miles a year.
Has L82 PVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L82 PVO has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2008.
Has the mileage on L82 PVO 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 L82 PVO find?
L82 PVO passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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