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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

L11 BKNMOT history

L11 BKN is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

L11 BKN red 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 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,664 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 BKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 BKN was last recorded at 78,664 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,421 miles · 13 May 2024
Between the last two tests
243 miles
Average per year
1,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,664 miles
  • 2024 – 78,421 miles
  • 2023 – 78,100 miles
  • 2020 – 77,493 miles
  • 2019 – 75,637 miles
  • 2015 – 73,155 miles
  • 2014 – 72,980 miles
  • 2012 – 72,508 miles
  • 2011 – 68,468 miles
  • 2010 – 64,175 miles
  • 2009 – 58,619 miles
  • 2008 – 48,889 miles
  • 2007 – 46,292 miles
  • 2006 – 45,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,664 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of car wax oiled

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.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,664 miles (+243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,664 miles
    Test number
    705763364470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car wax oiled

  2. Pass78,421 miles (+321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,421 miles
    Test number
    679810008553
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass78,100 miles (+607)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,100 miles
    Test number
    355356075841
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bottom of wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface corrosion / previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged but not weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill surface corrosion / previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail damaged but not weakened (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened font and rear subframes / suspension components undersealed / coroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,493 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,493 miles
    Test number
    683122374936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail77,488 miles (+1,851)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    839512833006
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass75,637 miles (+2,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,637 miles
    Test number
    334705781831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryMost front suspension components have light corrosion

  7. Pass73,155 miles (+175)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    73,155 miles
    Test number
    756140605174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  8. Pass72,980 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    808678794089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,508 miles (+4,040)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    309158832120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,468 miles (+4,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,468 miles
    Test number
    208152731131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass64,175 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,175 miles
    Test number
    753207610126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,062 miles (+5,443)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,062 miles
    Test number
    303941310185
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  13. Pass58,619 miles (+9,730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    58,619 miles
    Test number
    240071519487
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass48,889 miles (+2,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    442763198059
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

  15. Pass46,292 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    46,292 miles
    Test number
    971857217117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,298 miles
    Test number
    104930916115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 BKN

Does L11 BKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 BKN is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 BKN?
The MOT on L11 BKN is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 BKN done?
L11 BKN was recorded at 78,664 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 1,633 miles a year.
Has L11 BKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 BKN has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L11 BKN 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 L11 BKN find?
L11 BKN passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, and 1 more.

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