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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

LL57 GEKMOT history

LL57 GEK is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LL57 GEK grey 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 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,269 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 GEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 GEK was last recorded at 112,269 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,292 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,977 miles
Average per year
5,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,269 miles
  • 2025 – 107,292 miles
  • 2024 – 102,583 miles
  • 2023 – 96,994 miles
  • 2022 – 90,444 miles
  • 2021 – 84,139 miles
  • 2020 – 79,478 miles
  • 2019 – 78,716 miles
  • 2018 – 77,266 miles
  • 2017 – 75,801 miles
  • 2016 – 72,797 miles
  • 2015 – 67,468 miles
  • 2014 – 57,819 miles
  • 2013 – 47,791 miles
  • 2012 – 38,761 miles
  • 2011 – 31,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,269 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,269 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,269 miles
    Test number
    799925648306
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail112,269 miles (+4,977)2 dangerous1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,269 miles
    Test number
    993589459230
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass107,292 miles (+4,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    107,292 miles
    Test number
    775817685064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass102,583 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,583 miles
    Test number
    148943530456
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail102,583 miles (+5,589)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,583 miles
    Test number
    833992268897
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass96,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    935250928858
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail96,994 miles (+6,550)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    660107877112
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass90,444 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    90,444 miles
    Test number
    936084630768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,139 miles (+4,661)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,139 miles
    Test number
    440280942245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake sticky slightly

  10. Pass79,478 miles (+762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    965493461092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,716 miles (+1,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,716 miles
    Test number
    134219501860
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,266 miles (+1,465)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    500661991247
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass75,801 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    260130368245
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail75,801 miles (+3,004)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,801 miles
    Test number
    766010052175
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass72,797 miles (+5,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    369283041954
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass67,468 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    139916165434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm and tread slightly perished

  17. Fail67,468 miles (+9,649)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    877116565066
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre 3mm and tread slightly perished

  18. Pass57,819 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,819 miles
    Test number
    637603464029
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  19. Fail57,805 miles (+10,014)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,805 miles
    Test number
    766660164060
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  20. Pass47,791 miles (+9,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,791 miles
    Test number
    979967343094
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass38,761 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,761 miles
    Test number
    137647942098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,131 miles
    Test number
    126643771421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL57 GEK

Does LL57 GEK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 GEK is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 GEK?
The MOT on LL57 GEK is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 GEK done?
LL57 GEK was recorded at 112,269 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,385 miles a year.
Has LL57 GEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 GEK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LL57 GEK 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 LL57 GEK find?
LL57 GEK passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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