
Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc
L11 FVKMOT history
L11 FVK is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 159,567 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 159,567 km
- At MOT on 14 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,985 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L11 FVK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 16 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L11 FVK was last recorded at 159,567 km on 14 Jun 2024, 11 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 159,556 km · 2 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11 km
- Average per year
- 1,985 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 159,567 km
- 2022 – 159,541 km
- 2019 – 157,210 km
- 2013 – 156,657 km
- 2006 – 123,731 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2013
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Brake pedal large. Pedal from automatic gearbox vehicle fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
16 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,567 km (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 159,567 km
- Test number
- 341050136665
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail159,556 km (+15)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,556 km
- Test number
- 786337501394
- DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass159,541 km1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 159,541 km
- Test number
- 898288006625
- MinorNearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal large. Pedal from automatic gearbox vehicle fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail159,541 km1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,541 km
- Test number
- 399661907507
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal large. Pedal from automatic gearbox vehicle fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass157,258 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 157,258 miles
- Test number
- 545551215339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,255 miles1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,255 miles
- Test number
- 964323184923
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass157,210 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 157,210 km
- Test number
- 782391529503
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
Pass156,676 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 156,676 miles
- Test number
- 836219895063
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail156,676 miles (+9)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,676 miles
- Test number
- 868009395088
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass156,667 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 156,667 miles
- Test number
- 207568713272
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExcessive shoulder wear nearside front tyre
- NoteSlight damage to nearside sill
- NoteSlight damage to offside sill
Fail156,657 km2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,657 km
- Test number
- 129415113218
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteExcessive shoulder wear nearside front tyre
- NoteSlight damage to nearside sill
- NoteSlight damage to offside sill
Pass153,672 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 153,672 miles
- Test number
- 301626249234
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail153,672 miles (+7,636)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,672 miles
- Test number
- 342380449436
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass146,036 miles (+10,928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 146,036 miles
- Test number
- 101988848106
- AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass135,108 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 135,108 miles
- Test number
- 880532647159
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass123,731 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 123,731 km
- Test number
- 510526246188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L11 FVK
- Does L11 FVK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L11 FVK expired on 13 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L11 FVK?
- The MOT on L11 FVK expired on 13 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L11 FVK done?
- L11 FVK was recorded at 159,567 km at its MOT on 14 Jun 2024, an average of 1,985 km a year.
- Has L11 FVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L11 FVK has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L11 FVK 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 FVK find?
- L11 FVK passed its latest MOT on 14 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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