Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc
L16 CNCMOT history
L16 CNC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 72,298 mi
- At MOT on 7 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,577 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 CNC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 11 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 CNC was last recorded at 72,298 miles on 7 Apr 2025, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,191 miles · 8 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 107 miles
- Average per year
- 1,577 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,298 miles
- 2024 – 72,191 miles
- 2023 – 71,745 miles
- 2022 – 70,666 miles
- 2021 – 69,726 miles
- 2019 – 69,074 miles
- 2018 – 63,552 miles
- 2017 – 61,188 miles
- 2016 – 58,149 miles
- 2015 – 55,236 miles
- 2014 – 54,111 miles
- 2013 – 52,761 miles
- 2012 – 51,667 miles
- 2011 – 49,980 miles
- 2010 – 48,723 miles
- 2009 – 47,891 miles
- 2008 – 46,334 miles
- 2007 – 44,836 miles
- 2006 – 42,689 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,298 miles
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components lightly corroded on front and rear of vehicle.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,298 miles (+107)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 72,298 miles
- Test number
- 539074409122
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious suspension components lightly corroded on front and rear of vehicle.
Pass72,191 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 72,191 miles
- Test number
- 552436942378
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Fail72,191 miles (+446)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,191 miles
- Test number
- 696465358567
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass71,745 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 71,745 miles
- Test number
- 683411128831
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail71,744 miles (+1,078)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,744 miles
- Test number
- 357281144698
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,666 miles (+940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,666 miles
- Test number
- 753793410687
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass69,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 69,726 miles
- Test number
- 651118152198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,706 miles (+632)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,706 miles
- Test number
- 268899783497
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,074 miles (+5,522)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 69,074 miles
- Test number
- 216593523514
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.
Pass63,552 miles (+2,364)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 63,552 miles
- Test number
- 590443362178
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.
Pass61,188 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 61,188 miles
- Test number
- 581476127397
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.
Fail61,188 miles (+3,039)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,188 miles
- Test number
- 591963250479
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion.
Pass58,149 miles (+2,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 58,149 miles
- Test number
- 623493026526
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass55,236 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 55,236 miles
- Test number
- 205441795137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,236 miles (+1,125)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,236 miles
- Test number
- 935901295188
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass54,111 miles (+1,350)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 54,111 miles
- Test number
- 868272284195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,761 miles (+1,094)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 52,761 miles
- Test number
- 806460693178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,667 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,667 miles
- Test number
- 486496692107
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass51,667 miles (+1,687)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 51,667 miles
- Test number
- 965496192197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,980 miles (+1,257)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 49,980 miles
- Test number
- 698108571148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,723 miles (+832)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 48,723 miles
- Test number
- 290749370155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,891 miles
- Test number
- 190543089133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,891 miles (+1,557)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,891 miles
- Test number
- 104813689189
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass46,334 miles (+1,498)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 46,334 miles
- Test number
- 501062778156
- NoteOffside outer sill panel has slight corrosion.
Pass44,836 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 44,836 miles
- Test number
- 902924577108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,836 miles (+2,147)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,836 miles
- Test number
- 794724677106
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass42,689 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 42,689 miles
- Test number
- 684008976163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 CNC
- Does L16 CNC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 CNC expired on 7 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 CNC?
- The MOT on L16 CNC expired on 7 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 CNC done?
- L16 CNC was recorded at 72,298 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2025, an average of 1,577 miles a year.
- Has L16 CNC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 CNC has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 CNC 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 L16 CNC find?
- L16 CNC passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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