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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,496 cc

LE16 EXUMOT history

LE16 EXU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 81,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

LE16 EXU red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,940 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE16 EXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
20 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE16 EXU was last recorded at 81,940 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 4,134 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
77,806 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,134 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,940 miles
  • 2025 – 77,806 miles
  • 2024 – 71,366 miles
  • 2023 – 64,524 miles
  • 2022 – 57,597 miles
  • 2021 – 48,897 miles
  • 2020 – 40,559 miles
  • 2019 – 32,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,940 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryShock absorber dust covers deteriorated and getting caught in bump stop and shock stanchion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,940 miles (+4,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,940 miles
    Test number
    348197700212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorber dust covers deteriorated and getting caught in bump stop and shock stanchion

  2. Pass77,806 miles (+6,440)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,806 miles
    Test number
    583031059725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass71,366 miles (+6,842)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,366 miles
    Test number
    396750013024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,524 miles (+6,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    64,524 miles
    Test number
    790331348507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass57,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    269754398960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail57,597 miles (+8,700)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,597 miles
    Test number
    924648903610
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass48,897 miles (+8,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,897 miles
    Test number
    470479211481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass40,559 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    267207492593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    32,638 miles
    Test number
    394679015585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE16 EXU

Does LE16 EXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE16 EXU is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE16 EXU?
The MOT on LE16 EXU is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE16 EXU done?
LE16 EXU was recorded at 81,940 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has LE16 EXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE16 EXU has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LE16 EXU 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 LE16 EXU find?
LE16 EXU passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; shock absorber dust covers deteriorated and getting caught in bump stop and shock stanchion.

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