L26AMR

MAZDA MX-5

2005 · Blue · Petrol · 1,597 cc

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MOT

Valid

Expires 23 Apr 2027 (194 days left)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Jan 2027 (82 days left)

Mileage

63,346 mi

At MOT on 23 Apr 2026

About L26AMR

Registration L26AMR is a 2005 blue MAZDA MX-5 with a 1,597cc petrol engine. The vehicle is approximately 21 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The current MOT certificate is valid until 23 April 2027, which is 194 days away. Booking the next test early is recommended, as slots fill up quickly near expiry.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 January 2027, 82 days from today.

The vehicle has 23 MOT tests on record, including 17 passes and 6 failures, with 39 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 63,346 miles on 23 April 2026. The vehicle has covered an average of 2,329 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use.

CO₂ emissions are rated at 188 g/km.

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MOT History 23 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 968461936778
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2027
Mileage recorded: 63,346 MI
Registration at time of test: L26AMR
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Front And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

MOT test number: 431166908198
Mileage recorded: 63,346 MI
Registration at time of test: L26AMR
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ADVISORY Front And Rear Suspension Arms Corroded

PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

MOT test number: 201653430242
Mileage recorded: 57,730 MI
Registration at time of test: L26AMR
Data source: DVSA

DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MOT test number: 721549908942
Mileage recorded: 53,258 MI
Registration at time of test: L26AMR
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MAJOR Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MOT test number: 617317607734
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2024
Mileage recorded: 51,279 MI
Registration at time of test: L26AMR
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ADVISORY Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

MOT test number: 524020077595
Mileage recorded: 47,342 MI
Registration at time of test: L26AMR
Data source: DVSA

MAJOR Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

MINOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MOT test number: 746857939767
Mileage recorded: 40,114 MI
Registration at time of test: L26AMR
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FAIL Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

FAIL Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

DANGEROUS Dangerous Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ADVISORY front brake discs corroded and narrow banding on swept areas to rear face

ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

MOT test number: 886305154095
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015
Mileage recorded: 34,333 MI
Registration at time of test: L26AMR
Data source: DVSA

USER ENTERED ns wiper blade smearing

USER ENTERED os wiper blade split

USER ENTERED handbrake high

USER ENTERED slight damage nsr tyre

USER ENTERED osr tyre slightly cracked

USER ENTERED front discs slightly corroded

USER ENTERED rear discs slightly corroded

Vehicle specifications

Model: MX-5
Fuel Type: PETROL
Engine Size: 1,597 cc
First Registered: Sep 2005
First Used on Road: 22 Sep 2005
CO2 Emissions: 188 g/km
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type Approval: M1
Last V5C Issued: 07 Jul 2025
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 195/50R15

All four wheels 15" wheel

195/50R15 H 82

Fitted to front and rear

Width

195 mm

Tread width

Profile

50%

Sidewall

Wheel

15"

Rim

Speed H

130 mph

Max speed

Load 82

475 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

What this Mazda costs to run

Based on live UK average petrol (e10) prices and the official CO2 figure.

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Fuel economy: 34.7 mpg; From 188 g/km CO2
Cost per mile: 22.8p; At 174.4p/litre
Fill-up: £87.18; Approx. 50L tank
Yearly fuel: £1,690; At 7,400 miles/year

Estimates use the official CO2 figure with a real-world correction. Fuel price is the UK average from 8003 forecourts via the GOV.UK Fuel Finder scheme. Real-world MPG can vary by 10-15%.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 25 Aug 2026 at 20:55.