Mazda 2
Maroon · Petrol · 2010 · 1,349 cc
L8 REMMOT history
L8 REM is a maroon petrol Mazda 2 first used on 24 Apr 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,498 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 127,498 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,371 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 REM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- 2
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,349 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 24 Apr 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 REM was last recorded at 127,498 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 7,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 119,883 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,615 miles
- Average per year
- 8,371 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,498 miles
- 2025 – 119,883 miles
- 2024 – 112,162 miles
- 2023 – 104,150 miles
- 2022 – 96,123 miles
- 2021 – 88,031 miles
- 2020 – 81,807 miles
- 2019 – 75,161 miles
- 2018 – 67,100 miles
- 2017 – 59,573 miles
- 2016 – 54,789 miles
- 2015 – 50,360 miles
- 2014 – 34,583 miles
- 2013 – 18,723 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,498 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by both rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Central Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,498 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 127,498 miles
- Test number
- 389806296133
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by both rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail127,497 miles (+7,614)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,497 miles
- Test number
- 373039941951
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by both rear jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass119,883 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 119,883 miles
- Test number
- 900174380088
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail119,882 miles (+7,720)6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,882 miles
- Test number
- 507205359165
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass112,162 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 112,162 miles
- Test number
- 598405803831
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail112,161 miles (+8,011)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,161 miles
- Test number
- 581958772853
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of component's
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear jacking points corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass104,150 miles (+83)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 104,150 miles
- Test number
- 760444820489
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle but does not affect overall structural rigidity
Fail104,067 miles (+7,944)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,067 miles
- Test number
- 554395266494
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle but does not affect overall structural rigidity
Pass96,123 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 96,123 miles
- Test number
- 323278021952
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail96,123 miles (+8,092)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,123 miles
- Test number
- 801960104618
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,031 miles (+6,224)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 88,031 miles
- Test number
- 924757308117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,807 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 81,807 miles
- Test number
- 398531205224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,788 miles (+6,627)4 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,788 miles
- Test number
- 875613060390
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass75,161 miles (+8,061)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 75,161 miles
- Test number
- 925297851024
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass67,100 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 67,100 miles
- Test number
- 362981687873
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail67,100 miles (+7,527)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,100 miles
- Test number
- 793822237191
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass59,573 miles (+4,784)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 59,573 miles
- Test number
- 252337253693
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,789 miles (+4,429)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 54,789 miles
- Test number
- 570082324120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,360 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,360 miles
- Test number
- 839942785122
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOSR tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
Pass50,360 miles (+15,777)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 50,360 miles
- Test number
- 989192885120
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOSR tyre inner sidewall deteriorated
Fail34,583 miles4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,583 miles
- Test number
- 207041884477
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass34,583 miles (+15,860)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 34,583 miles
- Test number
- 397901784103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 18,723 miles
- Test number
- 725139073164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 REM
- Does L8 REM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 REM is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 REM?
- The MOT on L8 REM is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 REM done?
- L8 REM was recorded at 127,498 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 8,371 miles a year.
- Has L8 REM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 REM has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 REM 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 REM find?
- L8 REM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components; rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis corroded by both rear jacking points.
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