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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

LEN 999MOT history

LEN 999 is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 148,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

LEN 999 green 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 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
148,832 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LEN 999
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LEN 999 was last recorded at 148,832 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 8,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Feb 2018: 16,864 miles, lower than 104,261 miles on 26 Jan 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,648 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,184 miles
Average per year
4,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,832 miles
  • 2025 – 140,648 miles
  • 2024 – 134,982 miles
  • 2023 – 128,078 miles
  • 2022 – 122,695 miles
  • 2021 – 117,320 miles
  • 2020 – 113,720 miles
  • 2019 – 109,471 miles
  • 2018 – 16,864 miles
  • 2017 – 104,261 miles
  • 2016 – 101,826 miles
  • 2015 – 98,214 miles
  • 2014 – 95,553 miles
  • 2013 – 91,910 miles
  • 2012 – 84,839 miles
  • 2011 – 82,141 miles
  • 2010 – 78,627 miles
  • 2009 – 71,064 miles
  • 2008 – 61,807 miles
  • 2007 – 59,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,832 miles (+8,184)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    509339895089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,648 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,648 miles
    Test number
    970356127673
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail140,648 miles (+5,666)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,648 miles
    Test number
    912626238573
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass134,982 miles (+6,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    816652695691
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,078 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    128,078 miles
    Test number
    899060446990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,695 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,695 miles
    Test number
    388564572109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,320 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    117,320 miles
    Test number
    678265647825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,319 miles (+3,599)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,319 miles
    Test number
    553633425880
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    113,720 miles
    Test number
    402170969141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,720 miles (+4,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,720 miles
    Test number
    195798685927
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass109,471 miles (+92,607)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,471 miles
    Test number
    109168119772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,864 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,864 miles
    Test number
    212553432788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Fail16,864 miles (-87,397)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,864 miles
    Test number
    937185888476
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass104,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    104,261 miles
    Test number
    674480413942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail104,261 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,261 km
    Test number
    534465401125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass101,826 miles (+3,612)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    260524537125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass98,214 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    98,214 miles
    Test number
    966392645064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,553 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    95,553 miles
    Test number
    107125954004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,910 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,910 miles
    Test number
    717914023037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,839 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,839 miles
    Test number
    209842052013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,141 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,141 miles
    Test number
    327933451029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,627 miles (+7,563)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    78,627 miles
    Test number
    331474710022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,064 miles (+9,257)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,064 miles
    Test number
    771170129027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,807 miles (+2,639)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,807 miles
    Test number
    773902328045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,168 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    59,168 miles
    Test number
    441195717083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail59,127 miles1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,127 miles
    Test number
    813260917036
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront registration plate cracked
    • NoteFull undershield fitted to front
    • NoteSlight noise from steering column when wheel rocked side to side

Questions about LEN 999

What vehicle is registration LEN 999 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LEN 999 on a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Jul 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LEN 999 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LEN 999 is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LEN 999?
The MOT on LEN 999 is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LEN 999 done?
LEN 999 was recorded at 148,832 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 4,694 miles a year.
Has LEN 999 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LEN 999 has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LEN 999 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LEN 999 find?
LEN 999 passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.

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