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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

L15 MBLMOT history

L15 MBL is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 85,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2025.

L15 MBL gold 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 2 Apr 2026
Mileage
85,288 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 MBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 MBL was last recorded at 85,288 miles on 3 Apr 2025, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,261 miles · 10 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
2,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,288 miles
  • 2023 – 85,261 miles
  • 2019 – 84,996 miles
  • 2017 – 84,116 miles
  • 2015 – 83,686 miles
  • 2014 – 83,363 miles
  • 2013 – 82,058 miles
  • 2012 – 76,303 miles
  • 2011 – 72,049 miles
  • 2010 – 68,452 miles
  • 2009 – 63,685 miles
  • 2008 – 58,671 miles
  • 2007 – 54,062 miles
  • 2006 – 48,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,288 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,288 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    85,288 miles
    Test number
    648107305718
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle and suspension components heavily corroded

  2. Pass85,261 miles (+265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,261 miles
    Test number
    185528855089
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,996 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,996 miles
    Test number
    873653685681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail84,995 miles (+879)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    899541793362
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass84,116 miles (+430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,116 miles
    Test number
    641128931906
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass83,686 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,686 miles
    Test number
    209158805185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,363 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,363 miles
    Test number
    787780234194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,058 miles (+5,755)18 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    82,058 miles
    Test number
    666580373233
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteFront and rear chassis corrosion
    • NoteMiddle and rear exaust heavy corrosion

  9. Pass76,303 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,303 miles
    Test number
    279080772262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail76,302 miles (+4,253)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,302 miles
    Test number
    946270572282
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner edge

  11. Pass72,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    457351671221
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail72,049 miles (+3,597)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,049 miles
    Test number
    739439561298
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass68,452 miles (+80)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    573197280257
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded inner
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking heavily
    • NoteRear discs heavily corroded

  14. Fail68,372 miles (+4,687)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,372 miles
    Test number
    254644880263
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs corroded inner
    • NoteO/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking heavily
    • NoteRear discs heavily corroded

  15. Pass63,685 miles (+5,014)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    691903899286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,671 miles (+4,609)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,671 miles
    Test number
    664537088298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  17. Pass54,062 miles (+5,957)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    54,062 miles
    Test number
    401572507342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    48,105 miles
    Test number
    172389386238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 MBL

Does L15 MBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 MBL expired on 2 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 MBL?
The MOT on L15 MBL expired on 2 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 MBL done?
L15 MBL was recorded at 85,288 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2025, an average of 2,014 miles a year.
Has L15 MBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 MBL has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on L15 MBL 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 L15 MBL find?
L15 MBL passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s; rear axle and suspension components heavily corroded.

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