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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

LR62 HPAMOT history

LR62 HPA is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 42,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

LR62 HPA 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 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
42,586 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,588 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 HPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 HPA was last recorded at 42,586 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,236 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,350 miles
Average per year
1,588 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,586 miles
  • 2024 – 40,236 miles
  • 2023 – 38,566 miles
  • 2022 – 36,567 miles
  • 2021 – 35,165 miles
  • 2020 – 33,810 miles
  • 2019 – 32,570 miles
  • 2018 – 30,968 miles
  • 2017 – 29,440 miles
  • 2016 – 28,080 miles
  • 2015 – 26,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,586 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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 Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 16 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,586 miles (+2,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    298601363503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  2. Pass40,236 miles (+1,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    40,236 miles
    Test number
    537272529057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass38,566 miles (+1,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    394806111038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass36,567 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    36,567 miles
    Test number
    113844206216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,165 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    809343979943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    694836527323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail33,810 miles (+1,240)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,810 miles
    Test number
    815000785598
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass32,570 miles (+1,602)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    488914338439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass30,968 miles (+1,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    30,968 miles
    Test number
    334537887035
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn resulting in some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass29,440 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    29,440 miles
    Test number
    683245041764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,080 miles (+1,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    28,080 miles
    Test number
    814822070471
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished
  12. Pass26,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,411 miles
    Test number
    343553157811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR62 HPA

Does LR62 HPA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 HPA is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR62 HPA?
The MOT on LR62 HPA is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 HPA done?
LR62 HPA was recorded at 42,586 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 1,588 miles a year.
Has LR62 HPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 HPA has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on LR62 HPA 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 LR62 HPA find?
LR62 HPA passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, and 1 more.

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