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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,800 cc

L13 RKMMOT history

L13 RKM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 229,225 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L13 RKM red 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 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
229,225 km
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,189 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 RKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 RKM was last recorded at 229,225 km on 14 Jul 2026, 3,032 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,193 km · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,032 km
Average per year
6,189 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,225 km
  • 2025 – 226,193 km
  • 2024 – 220,935 km
  • 2023 – 212,211 km
  • 2022 – 197,460 km
  • 2021 – 175,699 km
  • 2017 – 144,833 km
  • 2015 – 134,057 km
  • 2011 – 128,788 km
  • 2010 – 126,029 km
  • 2009 – 121,288 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,225 km

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow behind catalyst

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,225 km (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    229,225 km
    Test number
    454763788455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass226,193 km (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    226,193 km
    Test number
    382778786833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass220,935 km (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    220,935 km
    Test number
    435073641665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,211 km (+14,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    212,211 km
    Test number
    938391126251
    • AdvisoryAll over underbody corrosion

  5. Pass197,460 km (+21,761)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    197,460 km
    Test number
    356579194465
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle has signs of corrosion

  6. Pass175,699 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    175,699 km
    Test number
    859657578361
    • AdvisoryRear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

  7. Pass159,694 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,694 miles
    Test number
    241641994563
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow behind catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind n/s/f brake

  8. Fail159,691 miles (+408)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,691 miles
    Test number
    484722533680
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow behind catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight brake bind n/s/f brake

  9. Pass159,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    159,283 miles
    Test number
    680808619846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail159,283 miles (+6,014)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,283 miles
    Test number
    924693541735
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass153,269 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,269 miles
    Test number
    726612691837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail153,269 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,269 miles
    Test number
    503611164670
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass144,833 km (+10,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,833 km
    Test number
    535904632281
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass134,057 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    134,057 km
    Test number
    902362510590
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished

  15. Pass131,069 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    131,069 miles
    Test number
    455442164274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail131,010 miles (+1,578)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,010 miles
    Test number
    386564354286
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass129,432 miles (+629)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    129,432 miles
    Test number
    529625812185
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded

  18. Pass128,803 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,803 miles
    Test number
    248825261185
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded

  19. Fail128,788 km (+2,759)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,788 km
    Test number
    647909901159
    • FailureCentre Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR OF OUTER SILL PANEL CORRODED AND GETTING THIN

  20. Pass126,029 km (+4,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,029 km
    Test number
    424369010135
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  21. Pass121,288 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    121,288 km
    Test number
    632944939045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass114,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    114,774 miles
    Test number
    710417547033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,774 miles (+4,508)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,774 miles
    Test number
    323957447073
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteNear side front, near side rear, off side rear and off side front tyres perished and cracked on outer sidewalls

  24. Pass110,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    153684436448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,266 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    702873536001
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about L13 RKM

Does L13 RKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 RKM is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 RKM?
The MOT on L13 RKM is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 RKM done?
L13 RKM was recorded at 229,225 km at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 6,189 km a year.
Has L13 RKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 RKM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L13 RKM 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 RKM find?
L13 RKM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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