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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L16 SKEMOT history

L16 SKE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Oct 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

L16 SKE 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
130,679 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SKE was last recorded at 130,679 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 1,664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,015 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,664 miles
Average per year
1,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,679 miles
  • 2025 – 129,015 miles
  • 2024 – 127,781 miles
  • 2022 – 127,728 miles
  • 2021 – 122,283 miles
  • 2020 – 121,398 miles
  • 2019 – 120,564 miles
  • 2018 – 118,800 miles
  • 2017 – 117,999 miles
  • 2016 – 117,554 miles
  • 2015 – 116,486 miles
  • 2014 – 116,461 miles
  • 2013 – 116,180 miles
  • 2012 – 114,858 miles
  • 2011 – 114,053 miles
  • 2010 – 113,100 miles
  • 2009 – 110,045 miles
  • 2008 – 108,099 miles
  • 2007 – 104,609 miles
  • 2005 – 102,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,679 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,679 miles (+1,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    130,679 miles
    Test number
    377619150274
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass129,015 miles (+1,234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    690119172963
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,781 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    127,781 miles
    Test number
    925279467717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,761 miles (+3)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,761 miles
    Test number
    691522511307
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens slghtly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,758 miles (+30)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,758 miles
    Test number
    676639920963
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens slghtly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass127,728 miles (+5,445)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,728 miles
    Test number
    304438333489
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outer sill rusty.put not weak

  7. Pass122,283 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,283 miles
    Test number
    553821045450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail122,283 miles (+885)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,283 miles
    Test number
    998516932602
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,398 miles (+834)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,398 miles
    Test number
    931166325602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass120,564 miles (+1,764)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,564 miles
    Test number
    148130519554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,800 miles (+801)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,800 miles
    Test number
    206526414103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

  12. Pass117,999 miles (+445)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,999 miles
    Test number
    520754071720
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass117,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    583454419579
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail117,554 miles (+1,068)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    310812418817
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid squirting too high (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass116,486 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,486 miles
    Test number
    396071645005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,461 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    375296574266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail116,434 miles (+254)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,434 miles
    Test number
    985503104276
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass116,180 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    116,180 miles
    Test number
    317193913434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,858 miles (+1)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    114,858 miles
    Test number
    856900912231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail114,857 miles (+804)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,857 miles
    Test number
    135618402282
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass114,053 miles (+953)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    114,053 miles
    Test number
    476571941163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass113,100 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    113,100 miles
    Test number
    233706840193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,045 miles
    Test number
    220193199110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail110,045 miles (+1)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,045 miles
    Test number
    620443599112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail110,044 miles (+1,945)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,044 miles
    Test number
    232618069474
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass108,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    108,099 miles
    Test number
    613726058141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail108,099 miles (+3,490)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,099 miles
    Test number
    621734158111
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass104,609 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,609 miles
    Test number
    483880057133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail104,604 miles (+2,567)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    443616937171
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass102,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    102,037 miles
    Test number
    293725395298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SKE

Does L16 SKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SKE is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SKE?
The MOT on L16 SKE is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SKE done?
L16 SKE was recorded at 130,679 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 1,402 miles a year.
Has L16 SKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SKE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 SKE 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 SKE find?
L16 SKE passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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