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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

LM16 RZLMOT history

LM16 RZL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 41,796 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

LM16 RZL silver 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 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,796 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 RZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
14 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 RZL was last recorded at 41,796 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 5,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,734 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,062 miles
Average per year
4,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,796 miles
  • 2025 – 36,734 miles
  • 2024 – 27,532 miles
  • 2023 – 22,080 miles
  • 2022 – 20,651 miles
  • 2021 – 18,331 miles
  • 2020 – 17,944 miles
  • 2019 – 10,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,796 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,796 miles (+5,062)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,796 miles
    Test number
    242100284593
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass36,734 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,734 miles
    Test number
    740131391140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail36,582 miles (+9,050)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,582 miles
    Test number
    528621242644
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass27,532 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    612152093539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass22,080 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    22,080 miles
    Test number
    441843159586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,651 miles (+2,320)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    215018432514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,331 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    18,331 miles
    Test number
    161295460196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,944 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    17,944 miles
    Test number
    393281748883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,908 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    10,908 miles
    Test number
    815619180838
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Questions about LM16 RZL

Does LM16 RZL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 RZL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 RZL?
The MOT on LM16 RZL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 RZL done?
LM16 RZL was recorded at 41,796 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 4,252 miles a year.
Has LM16 RZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 RZL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM16 RZL 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 LM16 RZL find?
LM16 RZL passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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