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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

L8 RLGMOT history

L8 RLG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 59,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L8 RLG blue 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 23 May 2027
Mileage
59,708 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RLG was last recorded at 59,708 miles on 21 May 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,582 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
3,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,708 miles
  • 2025 – 58,582 miles
  • 2024 – 54,749 miles
  • 2023 – 51,084 miles
  • 2022 – 50,541 miles
  • 2021 – 49,881 miles
  • 2019 – 48,191 miles
  • 2018 – 46,861 miles
  • 2017 – 41,907 miles
  • 2016 – 36,911 miles
  • 2015 – 31,809 miles
  • 2014 – 23,937 miles
  • 2013 – 19,890 miles
  • 2012 – 18,483 miles
  • 2010 – 8,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,708 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 1 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,708 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,708 miles
    Test number
    309581096764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,582 miles (+3,833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,582 miles
    Test number
    636432052586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass54,749 miles (+3,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,749 miles
    Test number
    941941046693
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not 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))
  4. Pass51,084 miles (+543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    51,084 miles
    Test number
    418541542754
    • 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))
  5. Pass50,541 miles (+660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,541 miles
    Test number
    385764723346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass49,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,881 miles
    Test number
    747491296254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly out of shape
  7. Fail49,881 miles (+1,690)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,881 miles
    Test number
    859018678433
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly out of shape
  8. Pass48,191 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,191 miles
    Test number
    462310231589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    368421374675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,861 miles (+4,954)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    827583259090
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass41,907 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,907 miles
    Test number
    544399886273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,911 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    36,911 miles
    Test number
    199459496987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,809 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    31,809 miles
    Test number
    616648905250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,937 miles (+4,047)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    23,937 miles
    Test number
    165193544192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,890 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,890 miles
    Test number
    746975113164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,483 miles (+10,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,483 miles
    Test number
    939743132171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  17. Pass8,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    8,297 miles
    Test number
    271181720126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 RLG

Does L8 RLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RLG is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RLG?
The MOT on L8 RLG is valid until 23 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 RLG done?
L8 RLG was recorded at 59,708 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,202 miles a year.
Has L8 RLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RLG has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 RLG 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 RLG find?
L8 RLG passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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