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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

F5 BLLMOT history

F5 BLL is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 126,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

F5 BLL grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
126,823 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,087 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 BLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 BLL was last recorded at 126,823 miles on 28 May 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,800 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
8,087 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,823 miles
  • 2025 – 121,621 miles
  • 2024 – 113,510 miles
  • 2023 – 102,330 miles
  • 2022 – 94,336 miles
  • 2021 – 94,304 miles
  • 2020 – 93,568 miles
  • 2019 – 86,041 miles
  • 2018 – 71,041 miles
  • 2017 – 56,562 miles
  • 2016 – 47,690 miles
  • 2015 – 39,453 miles
  • 2014 – 29,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,823 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise replacement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,823 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    607305654835
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail126,800 miles (+5,179)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,800 miles
    Test number
    280285719815
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass121,621 miles (+8,111)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2026
    Odometer
    121,621 miles
    Test number
    730967385767
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass113,510 miles (+11,180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    113,510 miles
    Test number
    104850238984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,330 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,330 miles
    Test number
    493773191110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail102,300 miles (+7,964)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,300 miles
    Test number
    598337914289
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strong advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass94,336 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    869228326626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    721275744937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,304 miles (+736)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    408894186745
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass93,568 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,568 miles
    Test number
    763297013480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail93,540 miles (+7,499)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,540 miles
    Test number
    443121483064
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass86,041 miles (+15,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,041 miles
    Test number
    590022133618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,041 miles (+14,479)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,041 miles
    Test number
    816030802938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,562 miles (+8,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,562 miles
    Test number
    245612285607
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass47,690 miles (+8,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,690 miles
    Test number
    981038370894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,453 miles (+9,491)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    39,453 miles
    Test number
    236470085117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    769136354192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 BLL

Does F5 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 BLL is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 BLL?
The MOT on F5 BLL is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 BLL done?
F5 BLL was recorded at 126,823 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 8,087 miles a year.
Has F5 BLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 BLL has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 BLL 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 F5 BLL find?
F5 BLL passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both.

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