
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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))
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))
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))
Pass42,675 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 42,675 miles
- Test number
- 619104665965
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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.
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
Pass31,783 miles (+4,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 31,783 miles
- Test number
- 838258102647
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
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)
Pass23,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 23,276 miles
- Test number
- 989054527997
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass20,294 miles (+3,219)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 20,294 miles
- Test number
- 875560065662
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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