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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

L11 LGJMOT history

L11 LGJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 42,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2025.

L11 LGJ silver 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 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
42,594 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 LGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 LGJ was last recorded at 42,594 miles on 3 Oct 2025, 8,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
34,389 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,205 miles
Average per year
1,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,594 miles
  • 2024 – 34,389 miles
  • 2023 – 32,311 miles
  • 2022 – 32,229 miles
  • 2021 – 31,707 miles
  • 2020 – 31,031 miles
  • 2019 – 29,624 miles
  • 2018 – 28,130 miles
  • 2017 – 27,278 miles
  • 2016 – 26,432 miles
  • 2015 – 25,281 miles
  • 2014 – 23,235 miles
  • 2013 – 22,141 miles
  • 2012 – 20,915 miles
  • 2011 – 19,851 miles
  • 2010 – 18,015 miles
  • 2009 – 16,831 miles
  • 2008 – 13,901 miles
  • 2007 – 11,913 miles
  • 2006 – 8,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,594 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBattery not correctly clamped but cant move

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.

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,594 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    860445318694
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery not correctly clamped but cant move
  2. Fail42,594 miles (+8,205)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,594 miles
    Test number
    683285552312
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery not correctly clamped but cant move
  3. Pass34,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    135708010872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail34,389 miles (+2,078)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    303606948737
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass32,311 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,311 miles
    Test number
    224486344689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,229 miles (+522)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    32,229 miles
    Test number
    686354682790
    • AdvisoryRust present o/s/r outer sill/arch.
    • AdvisoryFront/rear subframes slightly rusty.
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
  7. Pass31,707 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    681181662937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass31,031 miles (+1,407)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,031 miles
    Test number
    212422002836
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront/rear subframes slightly rusty..
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components..
  9. Pass29,624 miles (+1,494)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,624 miles
    Test number
    280810332566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade slightly smeary on screen,recommend replace.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing inbetween tread patterns.
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
  10. Pass28,130 miles (+852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,130 miles
    Test number
    321124813153
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass27,278 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,278 miles
    Test number
    372151299137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,432 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,432 miles
    Test number
    895126385014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,281 miles (+2,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,281 miles
    Test number
    245842415421
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass23,235 miles (+1,094)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,235 miles
    Test number
    999678414102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,141 miles (+1,226)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    485595913171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,915 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,915 miles
    Test number
    286036612420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,851 miles (+1,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    19,851 miles
    Test number
    178577891029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass18,015 miles (+1,184)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,015 miles
    Test number
    273780010473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,831 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,831 miles
    Test number
    743637509161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,901 miles (+1,988)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,901 miles
    Test number
    902050618113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,913 miles (+2,936)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,913 miles
    Test number
    290041417413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,977 miles
    Test number
    212161916159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 LGJ

Does L11 LGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L11 LGJ expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L11 LGJ?
The MOT on L11 LGJ expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L11 LGJ done?
L11 LGJ was recorded at 42,594 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2025, an average of 1,728 miles a year.
Has L11 LGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 LGJ has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 LGJ 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 LGJ find?
L11 LGJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; battery not correctly clamped but cant move.

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