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Mazda MX-5

Bronze · Petrol · 1994 · 1,830 cc

L8 PSKMOT history

L8 PSK is a bronze petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

L8 PSK bronze 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,402 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PSK was last recorded at 146,402 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 3,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,243 miles · 18 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
3,159 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,402 miles
  • 2020 – 143,243 miles
  • 2018 – 135,838 miles
  • 2017 – 130,908 miles
  • 2016 – 124,654 miles
  • 2015 – 121,506 miles
  • 2014 – 119,032 miles
  • 2013 – 118,232 miles
  • 2012 – 112,700 miles
  • 2011 – 99,701 miles
  • 2009 – 98,217 miles
  • 2008 – 80,874 miles
  • 2007 – 73,119 miles
  • 2006 – 60,437 miles
  • 2005 – 56,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,402 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Slight under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,402 miles
    Test number
    989026883102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,252 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,252 km
    Test number
    481456478207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  3. Fail143,243 miles (+7,405)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,243 miles
    Test number
    105107332345
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all round (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion

  4. Pass135,838 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    135,838 miles
    Test number
    400193253069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,908 miles (+6,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,908 miles
    Test number
    217976018070
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  6. Pass124,654 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,654 miles
    Test number
    517325216910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail124,654 miles (+3,148)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,654 miles
    Test number
    862925461438
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass121,506 miles (+2,474)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    746866255153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,032 miles
    Test number
    527172664138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857185754125
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass118,232 miles (+5,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,232 miles
    Test number
    538261323157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass112,700 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    916333752195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,690 miles (+12,989)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,690 miles
    Test number
    355190452178
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Fail99,701 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,701 miles
    Test number
    406797821178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteInside face of front discs corroded and pitted

  15. Pass99,701 miles (+1,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,701 miles
    Test number
    977697521106
    • NoteInside face of front discs corroded and pitted

  16. Pass98,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    614142589202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,217 miles (+17,343)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,217 miles
    Test number
    654352489220
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  18. Pass80,874 miles (+7,755)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,874 miles
    Test number
    941821248252
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front door mirror slightly insecure.

  19. Pass73,119 miles (+12,682)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    884761247270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,437 miles (+3,479)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    353455506435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,958 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    56,958 miles
    Test number
    300029725307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,955 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    903478225370
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L8 PSK

Does L8 PSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 PSK is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 PSK?
The MOT on L8 PSK is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 PSK done?
L8 PSK was recorded at 146,402 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has L8 PSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PSK has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L8 PSK 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 PSK find?
L8 PSK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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