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Mazda MX-5

Multi-colour · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

L8 LYPMOT history

L8 LYP is a multi-colour petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Jan 2012. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L8 LYP multi-colour Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
62,880 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,133 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 LYP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jan 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 LYP was last recorded at 62,880 miles on 12 May 2026, 1,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,412 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,468 miles
Average per year
2,133 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,880 miles
  • 2025 – 61,412 miles
  • 2024 – 59,064 miles
  • 2023 – 56,753 miles
  • 2022 – 54,917 miles
  • 2021 – 54,350 miles
  • 2020 – 53,519 miles
  • 2019 – 51,504 miles
  • 2018 – 49,290 miles
  • 2017 – 48,528 miles
  • 2016 – 46,312 miles
  • 2015 – 38,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,880 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,880 miles (+1,468)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    958824143341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,412 miles (+2,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    761280910598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisorySubframe and suspension components corroding consistent with age

  3. Pass59,064 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    937780066110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody, suspension, subframe and components consistent with age

  4. Fail59,064 miles (+2,311)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    822339496943
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody, suspension, subframe and components consistent with age

  5. Pass56,753 miles (+1,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    56,753 miles
    Test number
    325646731018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rec Investigate and repair as required (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Rec investigate and repair as required (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underbody suspension subframes and components consistent with age of car
    • AdvisoryO/s/f upper wishbone bushes deteriorating

  6. Pass54,917 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,917 miles
    Test number
    744588755377
    • AdvisoryFront wish bone upper bushes deteriorating

  7. Pass54,350 miles (+831)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,350 miles
    Test number
    862542507768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper wish bone bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRear discs pitting
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear suspension parts

  8. Pass53,519 miles (+2,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,519 miles
    Test number
    854940895798
    • AdvisoryRear discs deteriorating

  9. Pass51,504 miles (+2,214)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,504 miles
    Test number
    872483857349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,290 miles
    Test number
    544271882249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,289 miles (+761)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,289 miles
    Test number
    954754803799
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight bind

  12. Pass48,528 miles (+2,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,528 miles
    Test number
    959710838938
    • AdvisoryFront discs inner surface lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slight bind

  13. Pass46,312 miles (+7,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    112310266231
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped on the inside edge
    • AdvisorySlight bind on front brakes. advise brake check a.s.a.p.

  14. Pass38,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    38,765 miles
    Test number
    299570225030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 LYP

Does L8 LYP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 LYP is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 LYP?
The MOT on L8 LYP is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 LYP done?
L8 LYP was recorded at 62,880 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 2,133 miles a year.
Has L8 LYP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 LYP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 LYP 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 LYP find?
L8 LYP passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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