Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 1,998 cc
L8 JOYMOT history
L8 JOY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jun 2018. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 38,809 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 38,809 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 7 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 3,995 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 JOY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2018
- First used
- 29 Jun 2018
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 JOY was last recorded at 38,809 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 4,477 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 34,332 miles · 4 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,477 miles
- Average per year
- 3,995 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 38,809 miles
- 2025 – 34,332 miles
- 2024 – 30,775 miles
- 2023 – 27,597 miles
- 2022 – 23,229 miles
- 2021 – 18,135 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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
8 tests since 17 Jun 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass38,809 miles (+4,477)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 38,809 miles
- Test number
- 540399631602
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,332 miles (+3,557)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 34,332 miles
- Test number
- 644420695369
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass30,775 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 30,775 miles
- Test number
- 920088862975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,773 miles (+14)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,773 miles
- Test number
- 299601916834
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass30,759 miles (+3,162)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 30,759 miles
- Test number
- 634850818311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass27,597 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 27,597 miles
- Test number
- 671689394034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,229 miles (+5,094)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 23,229 miles
- Test number
- 217207631580
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 18,135 miles
- Test number
- 852633679980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 JOY
- Does L8 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 JOY is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 JOY?
- The MOT on L8 JOY is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 JOY done?
- L8 JOY was recorded at 38,809 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,995 miles a year.
- Has L8 JOY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 JOY has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on L8 JOY 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 L8 JOY find?
- L8 JOY passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.