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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L93 SOOMOT history

L93 SOO is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L93 SOO black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,864 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L93 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
23 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L93 SOO was last recorded at 88,864 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,577 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
1,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,864 miles
  • 2025 – 88,577 miles
  • 2024 – 88,044 miles
  • 2023 – 87,634 miles
  • 2022 – 84,816 miles
  • 2021 – 82,324 miles
  • 2020 – 79,192 miles
  • 2019 – 77,143 miles
  • 2015 – 73,347 miles
  • 2014 – 73,097 miles
  • 2013 – 72,963 miles
  • 2012 – 72,369 miles
  • 2011 – 72,199 miles
  • 2010 – 71,753 miles
  • 2009 – 70,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,864 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,864 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,864 miles
    Test number
    258931932817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,577 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    88,577 miles
    Test number
    475652576504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,044 miles (+410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,044 miles
    Test number
    752504805343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass87,634 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    701140605738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,816 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    84,816 miles
    Test number
    887259192746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    972218830042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,324 miles (+3,132)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,324 miles
    Test number
    318831819152
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam sealed beam unit (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass79,192 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,192 miles
    Test number
    468481510546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,143 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,143 miles
    Test number
    142455538966
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass76,511 km (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,511 km
    Test number
    140567607154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,097 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,097 km
    Test number
    988855032048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,347 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    274816051884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,097 miles (+134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    73,097 miles
    Test number
    327375624388
    • NoteSuspension very low exhaust being hit change road spring
  14. Pass72,963 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    205885003379
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail72,963 miles (+594)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,963 miles
    Test number
    617355603370
    • FailureCentre Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass72,369 miles (+170)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,369 miles
    Test number
    868287402366
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres deteration
    • NoteN/s bumper rear damged
    • NoteN/s o/s dust cover all over deteration
    • NoteOil leak on eng
    • NoteUnder car damged chassis and exhauet
  17. Pass72,199 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    548842891274
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side and off side chasis runners damaged
  18. Fail72,199 miles (+446)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,199 miles
    Test number
    648942391202
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNear side and off side chasis runners damaged
  19. Pass71,753 miles (+1,753)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    320158120165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass70,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    854492319102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,000 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,000 miles
    Test number
    652961319185
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L93 SOO

Does L93 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L93 SOO is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L93 SOO?
The MOT on L93 SOO is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L93 SOO done?
L93 SOO was recorded at 88,864 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 1,091 miles a year.
Has L93 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L93 SOO has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L93 SOO 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 L93 SOO find?
L93 SOO passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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