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Mazda MX-5

Green and Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

V9 LDFMOT history

V9 LDF is a green and black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

V9 LDF green 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 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,195 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 LDF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 LDF was last recorded at 77,195 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,181 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,195 miles
  • 2025 – 65,785 miles
  • 2024 – 55,838 miles
  • 2023 – 49,720 miles
  • 2022 – 42,675 miles
  • 2021 – 37,944 miles
  • 2020 – 36,934 miles
  • 2019 – 31,783 miles
  • 2018 – 27,641 miles
  • 2017 – 23,276 miles
  • 2016 – 20,294 miles
  • 2015 – 17,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,195 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Many parts of the underbody are starting to corrode and have been covered with underseal.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,195 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,195 miles
    Test number
    745679631635
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  2. Fail77,181 miles (+11,396)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,181 miles
    Test number
    996612625369
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  3. Pass65,785 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,785 miles
    Test number
    649795449340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail65,774 miles (+9,936)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,774 miles
    Test number
    676153611088
    • DangerousCentral Lower Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass55,838 miles (+43)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,838 miles
    Test number
    647876732862
    • AdvisoryMany parts of the underbody are starting to corrode and have been covered with underseal.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlamp aim is right on the limit for being too high and the O/S/F headlamp aim is right on the limit for being too low. Advise sorting!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe inner sills at both sides of the car all the way along each one are starting to corrode.
  6. Fail55,795 miles (+80)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,795 miles
    Test number
    869612902614
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMany parts of the underbody are starting to corrode and have been covered with underseal.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlamp aim is right on the limit for being too high and the O/S/F headlamp aim is right on the limit for being too low. Advise sorting!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe inner sills at both sides of the car all the way along each one are starting to corrode.
  7. Fail55,715 miles (+5,995)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,715 miles
    Test number
    179521235302
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In two sections. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear metal brake pipes are not visible due to being covered in mud.
    • AdvisoryBoth the rear exhaust brackets are starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryFront subframe is really starting to corrode and the rear subframe is starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryMany parts of the underbody are starting to corrode and have been covered with underseal.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F headlamp aim is right on the limit for being to high and the O/S/F headlight aim is right on the limit for being too low. Advise sorting!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor bracket has corroded and has broken off. Advise securing as soon as possible! (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass49,720 miles (+55)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,720 miles
    Test number
    974761541477
    • AdvisoryCentral Gearbox mounting defective gear box support beam corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms and linkage bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Fail49,665 miles (+6,990)2 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,665 miles
    Test number
    718919618374
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at brake calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear subframe support brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Gearbox mounting defective gear box support beam corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension arms and linkage bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass42,675 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    42,675 miles
    Test number
    619104665965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,656 miles (+4,712)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    589347314592
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass37,944 miles (+1,010)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    37,944 miles
    Test number
    982414989318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone, rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.
  13. Pass36,934 miles (+5,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,934 miles
    Test number
    244663229420
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  14. Pass31,783 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    838258102647
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  15. Pass27,641 miles (+4,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    27,641 miles
    Test number
    513216145701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass23,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    989054527997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,276 miles (+2,982)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,276 miles
    Test number
    393795311881
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass20,294 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,294 miles
    Test number
    875560065662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    17,075 miles
    Test number
    116021655461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 LDF

Does V9 LDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 LDF is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 LDF?
The MOT on V9 LDF is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 LDF done?
V9 LDF was recorded at 77,195 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,295 miles a year.
Has V9 LDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 LDF has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 LDF 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 V9 LDF find?
V9 LDF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area.

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