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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

LR62 HPCMOT history

LR62 HPC is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

LR62 HPC 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
110,689 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR62 HPC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR62 HPC was last recorded at 110,689 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,552 miles · 14 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
8,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,689 miles
  • 2025 – 102,776 miles
  • 2024 – 95,201 miles
  • 2023 – 83,670 miles
  • 2022 – 72,996 miles
  • 2021 – 72,809 miles
  • 2020 – 57,865 miles
  • 2019 – 49,992 miles
  • 2018 – 38,253 miles
  • 2017 – 31,278 miles
  • 2016 – 25,597 miles
  • 2015 – 18,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,689 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 3 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,689 miles (+137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    110,689 miles
    Test number
    897901929420
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail110,552 miles (+7,776)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    642589914105
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near rear jacking point holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass102,776 miles (+7,575)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,776 miles
    Test number
    227699795372
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner disc face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass95,201 miles (+11,531)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,201 miles
    Test number
    415237859903
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass83,670 miles (+10,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    83,670 miles
    Test number
    916573429286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass72,996 miles (+187)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,996 miles
    Test number
    920368966858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,809 miles (+14,944)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,809 miles
    Test number
    906495000317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    57,865 miles
    Test number
    229421599342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail57,863 miles (+7,871)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,863 miles
    Test number
    136578084613
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass49,992 miles (+11,739)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,992 miles
    Test number
    378113642825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,253 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    38,253 miles
    Test number
    982945246199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,278 miles (+5,681)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,278 miles
    Test number
    464166398360
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  13. Pass25,597 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    823007871965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail25,568 miles (+7,182)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    989714443588
    • DangerousNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  15. Pass18,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    18,386 miles
    Test number
    746748994554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR62 HPC

Does LR62 HPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR62 HPC is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR62 HPC?
The MOT on LR62 HPC is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR62 HPC done?
LR62 HPC was recorded at 110,689 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 8,971 miles a year.
Has LR62 HPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR62 HPC has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR62 HPC 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 HPC find?
LR62 HPC passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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