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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

LL09 LVPMOT history

LL09 LVP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

LL09 LVP black 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,581 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL09 LVP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL09 LVP was last recorded at 97,581 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,053 miles · 4 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
5,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,581 miles
  • 2025 – 87,588 miles
  • 2024 – 80,390 miles
  • 2023 – 74,973 miles
  • 2022 – 72,951 miles
  • 2020 – 70,931 miles
  • 2019 – 64,006 miles
  • 2018 – 56,376 miles
  • 2017 – 49,687 miles
  • 2016 – 45,019 miles
  • 2015 – 36,950 miles
  • 2014 – 33,956 miles
  • 2013 – 30,977 miles
  • 2012 – 24,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,581 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,581 miles (+528)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,581 miles
    Test number
    839907895721
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail97,053 miles (+9,465)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,053 miles
    Test number
    954988522389
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass87,588 miles (+7,198)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    87,588 miles
    Test number
    650259943706
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass80,390 miles (+5,417)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,390 miles
    Test number
    583412564530
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass74,973 miles3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,973 miles
    Test number
    308887702917
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail74,973 miles (+2,022)1 major3 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,973 miles
    Test number
    885671246872
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,951 miles (+2,020)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    72,951 miles
    Test number
    320822402348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass70,931 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    635329214502
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail70,931 miles (+6,925)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,931 miles
    Test number
    487120967389
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass64,006 miles (+7,630)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    64,006 miles
    Test number
    435918495327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,376 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    323719911879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,687 miles (+4,668)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,687 miles
    Test number
    258585725814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,019 miles (+8,069)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,019 miles
    Test number
    135095042548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,950 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    889383653263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,956 miles (+2,979)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,956 miles
    Test number
    376567844453
    • NoteNearside/offside front tyres perished

  16. Pass30,977 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,977 miles
    Test number
    449386043241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,790 miles
    Test number
    565959142297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL09 LVP

Does LL09 LVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL09 LVP is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL09 LVP?
The MOT on LL09 LVP is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL09 LVP done?
LL09 LVP was recorded at 97,581 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,216 miles a year.
Has LL09 LVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL09 LVP has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL09 LVP 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 LL09 LVP find?
LL09 LVP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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