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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,830 cc

L8 TACMOT history

L8 TAC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L8 TAC silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,441 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 TAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 TAC was last recorded at 173,441 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 5,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,740 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,701 miles
Average per year
5,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,441 miles
  • 2025 – 167,740 miles
  • 2024 – 161,272 miles
  • 2022 – 156,318 miles
  • 2021 – 147,491 miles
  • 2020 – 141,962 miles
  • 2019 – 132,672 miles
  • 2018 – 131,908 miles
  • 2017 – 125,547 miles
  • 2016 – 119,442 miles
  • 2015 – 111,380 miles
  • 2014 – 103,339 miles
  • 2013 – 95,545 miles
  • 2012 – 90,251 miles
  • 2011 – 83,652 miles
  • 2010 – 76,391 miles
  • 2009 – 68,737 miles
  • 2008 – 65,905 miles
  • 2007 – 59,062 miles
  • 2006 – 57,810 miles
  • 2005 – 50,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,441 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,441 miles
    Test number
    778592118619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail173,363 miles (+5,623)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,363 miles
    Test number
    494240235104
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass167,740 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,740 miles
    Test number
    294498425577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail167,639 miles (+6,367)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,639 miles
    Test number
    558372153917
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,272 miles (+4,954)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,272 miles
    Test number
    207863190763
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass156,318 miles (+8,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,318 miles
    Test number
    567239232483
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,491 miles
    Test number
    133614784740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail147,410 miles (+5,448)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,410 miles
    Test number
    407832536132
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass141,962 miles (+9,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,962 miles
    Test number
    566406741753
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass132,672 miles (+764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    132,672 miles
    Test number
    452957533360
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass131,908 miles (+6,361)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    131,908 miles
    Test number
    442739849945
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass125,547 miles (+6,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    125,547 miles
    Test number
    362465861195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass119,442 miles (+225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,442 miles
    Test number
    718793591381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,217 miles (+7,837)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,217 miles
    Test number
    701640436289
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass111,380 miles (+8,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,380 miles
    Test number
    195256465173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass103,339 miles (+7,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    103,339 miles
    Test number
    837627974160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass95,545 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    655808163143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,251 miles (+6,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    90,251 miles
    Test number
    989068082189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,652 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    135555061128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,391 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,391 miles
    Test number
    474666080142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,737 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,737 miles
    Test number
    173704499147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,905 miles (+6,843)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    891842678102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,062 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    441572767126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,810 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    57,810 miles
    Test number
    891300456211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    50,878 miles
    Test number
    382962155489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 TAC

Does L8 TAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 TAC is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 TAC?
The MOT on L8 TAC is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 TAC done?
L8 TAC was recorded at 173,441 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,988 miles a year.
Has L8 TAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 TAC has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 TAC 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 TAC find?
L8 TAC passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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