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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.

L11 FVK red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass159,567 km
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass157,258 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    157,258 miles
    Test number
    545551215339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. Pass156,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    156,676 miles
    Test number
    836219895063
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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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