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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

L11 XXEMOT history

L11 XXE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

L11 XXE blue 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 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
72,949 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 XXE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 XXE was last recorded at 72,949 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,783 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,166 miles
Average per year
3,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,949 miles
  • 2024 – 71,783 miles
  • 2023 – 67,775 miles
  • 2022 – 56,813 miles
  • 2021 – 54,281 miles
  • 2019 – 52,942 miles
  • 2018 – 45,574 miles
  • 2017 – 38,186 miles
  • 2016 – 34,160 miles
  • 2015 – 31,692 miles
  • 2014 – 27,561 miles
  • 2013 – 23,272 miles
  • 2012 – 19,917 miles
  • 2011 – 18,548 miles
  • 2010 – 16,608 miles
  • 2009 – 13,182 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,949 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm worn low on edges limit is 1.6mm tyre cracked over tread pattern and perished on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm worn low on edges tyre cracked over tread pattern perished on sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front tyre perished sidewall servere

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,949 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    930840855437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,783 miles (+4,008)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    71,783 miles
    Test number
    645258448846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,775 miles (+10,962)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,775 miles
    Test number
    153407221267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,813 miles (+2,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,813 miles
    Test number
    595145642483
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass54,281 miles (+1,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,281 miles
    Test number
    312243196672
    • 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))

  6. Pass52,942 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    575257964970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm worn low on edges limit is 1.6mm tyre cracked over tread pattern and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm worn low on edges tyre cracked over tread pattern perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail52,941 miles (+7,367)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,941 miles
    Test number
    203022545085
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm worn low on edges limit is 1.6mm tyre cracked over tread pattern and perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 3mm worn low on edges tyre cracked over tread pattern perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass45,574 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,574 miles
    Test number
    427017475261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished sidewall servere
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished sidewall servere

  9. Fail45,549 miles (+7,363)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,549 miles
    Test number
    629772886449
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished sidewall servere
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished sidewall servere

  10. Pass38,186 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    925854294464
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres severely perished - advise replaced
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  11. Fail38,186 miles (+4,026)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    251278578690
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres severely perished - advise replaced
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perishing

  12. Pass34,160 miles (+2,468)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    34,160 miles
    Test number
    549828749291
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer sidewalls heavily perished
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake pads appear low

  13. Fail31,692 miles1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,692 miles
    Test number
    649483075059
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  14. Pass31,692 miles (+4,131)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,692 miles
    Test number
    946303675029
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  15. Pass27,561 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,561 miles
    Test number
    348757374082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass23,272 miles (+3,355)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,272 miles
    Test number
    649888033032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,917 miles (+1,369)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,917 miles
    Test number
    188314942033
    • NoteTyres 3 mm and small cut in o/s/r side wall

  18. Pass18,548 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,548 miles
    Test number
    288952331434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,608 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    16,608 miles
    Test number
    784883530172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    13,182 miles
    Test number
    921054439157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L11 XXE

Does L11 XXE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 XXE is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 XXE?
The MOT on L11 XXE is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 XXE done?
L11 XXE was recorded at 72,949 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 3,590 miles a year.
Has L11 XXE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 XXE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on L11 XXE 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 XXE find?
L11 XXE passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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