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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L8 RPKMOT history

L8 RPK is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 123,265 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

L8 RPK 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
123,265 km
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,900 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 RPK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 RPK was last recorded at 123,265 km on 22 May 2026, 981 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,284 km · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
981 km
Average per year
1,900 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,265 km
  • 2025 – 122,284 km
  • 2024 – 121,827 km
  • 2023 – 121,199 km
  • 2019 – 117,843 km
  • 2015 – 102,035 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,265 km
  • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency just met 16%

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,265 km (+981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,265 km
    Test number
    639156107048
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency just met 16%

  2. Pass122,284 km (+457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,284 km
    Test number
    574095886934
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass121,827 km (+628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    121,827 km
    Test number
    479257610566
    • AdvisoryOff side parking brake low just meets performance requirements

  4. Pass121,199 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    121,199 km
    Test number
    702214890067
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,945 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    120,945 miles
    Test number
    144421282057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,541 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,541 miles
    Test number
    985459153744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail120,511 miles (+241)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,511 miles
    Test number
    894892565745
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass120,270 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,270 miles
    Test number
    328970696448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail120,243 miles9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,243 miles
    Test number
    284943405395
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass117,843 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    117,843 km
    Test number
    121985595476
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body has corrosion

  11. Fail117,786 miles (+2,739)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,786 miles
    Test number
    574645611452
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body has corrosion

  12. Pass115,047 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,047 miles
    Test number
    906095469479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,046 miles (+4,573)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,046 miles
    Test number
    505511288957
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,473 miles (+5,045)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,473 miles
    Test number
    998120830903
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads friction material equal to backing plate (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear brake ferrules
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear shocks
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryPlay detected in inner steering arms
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring tester's view

  15. Pass105,428 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,428 miles
    Test number
    416185643512
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front springs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront wishbones dust covers perishing
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryNSR tyre 4mm
    • AdvisoryOSF brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak front of gearbox
    • AdvisoryPlay detected in inner steering arms
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring tester's view

  16. Pass102,035 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,035 km
    Test number
    185599675063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass98,081 miles (+13)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    98,081 miles
    Test number
    559727784053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlease check timing belt replacement history

  18. Fail98,068 miles (+2,499)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,068 miles
    Test number
    159636884002
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlease check timing belt replacement history

  19. Pass95,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    479288233055
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail95,569 miles (+8,589)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    765117033014
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass86,980 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    497498801222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail86,950 miles (+4,723)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    145113001257
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  23. Pass82,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    192088900289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,227 miles (+5,303)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,227 miles
    Test number
    173713100294
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Fail76,924 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    442390889119
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamps not same beam patterns - different types

  26. Pass76,924 miles (+3,531)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    76,924 miles
    Test number
    733280589191
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamps not same beam patterns - different types

  27. Pass73,393 miles (+5,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    303189098122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass67,711 miles (+4,923)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    67,711 miles
    Test number
    110602397148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass62,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,788 miles
    Test number
    871857106261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L8 RPK

Does L8 RPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RPK is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 RPK?
The MOT on L8 RPK is valid until 27 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 RPK done?
L8 RPK was recorded at 123,265 km at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 1,900 km a year.
Has L8 RPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 RPK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 RPK 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 RPK find?
L8 RPK passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: handbrake efficiency just met 16%.

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