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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

L13 MFSMOT history

L13 MFS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 52,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

L13 MFS silver 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,905 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 MFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 MFS was last recorded at 52,905 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,904 miles · 3 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,905 miles
  • 2025 – 51,430 miles
  • 2024 – 50,594 miles
  • 2019 – 47,980 miles
  • 2018 – 46,193 miles
  • 2017 – 44,768 miles
  • 2016 – 42,988 miles
  • 2015 – 41,474 miles
  • 2014 – 39,623 miles
  • 2013 – 37,839 miles
  • 2012 – 35,891 miles
  • 2011 – 27,429 miles
  • 2010 – 21,666 miles
  • 2009 – 15,506 miles
  • 2008 – 13,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,905 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,905 miles (+1)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    238142418393
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail52,904 miles (+14)2 major1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,904 miles
    Test number
    657042473596
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill & wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail52,890 miles (+1,460)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,890 miles
    Test number
    795247869218
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch/inner sill where marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components heavily corroded

  4. Pass51,430 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    151070890043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail51,430 miles (+836)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    639749687764
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated not a lot but compared to NSF its low. (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm remaining tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass50,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,594 miles
    Test number
    156401114283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail50,594 miles (+2,614)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,594 miles
    Test number
    670661210775
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass47,980 miles (+1,787)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,980 miles
    Test number
    371946126997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass46,193 miles (+1,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,193 miles
    Test number
    366104617442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass44,768 miles (+1,780)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    44,768 miles
    Test number
    889274240150
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryAll brakes grabbing slightly

  11. Pass42,988 miles (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,988 miles
    Test number
    709147030528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,474 miles (+1,851)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,474 miles
    Test number
    507285515260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,623 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    846174004291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,839 miles
    Test number
    248304403291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,839 miles (+1,948)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,839 miles
    Test number
    619784603226
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass35,891 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,891 miles
    Test number
    295976612278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,429 miles (+5,763)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,429 miles
    Test number
    969187981145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,666 miles (+6,160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,666 miles
    Test number
    151963850147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,506 miles (+2,458)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,506 miles
    Test number
    510706859113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,048 miles
    Test number
    563541668125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,048 miles2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,048 miles
    Test number
    951081468105
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L13 MFS

Does L13 MFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 MFS is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 MFS?
The MOT on L13 MFS is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 MFS done?
L13 MFS was recorded at 52,905 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 2,247 miles a year.
Has L13 MFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 MFS has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L13 MFS 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 L13 MFS find?
L13 MFS passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both sides; front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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