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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

L16 UMBMOT history

L16 UMB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L16 UMB blue 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,639 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 UMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 UMB was last recorded at 97,639 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 5,687 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,952 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,687 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,639 miles
  • 2025 – 91,952 miles
  • 2024 – 89,643 miles
  • 2022 – 88,099 miles
  • 2021 – 85,605 miles
  • 2020 – 83,332 miles
  • 2019 – 81,153 miles
  • 2018 – 76,168 miles
  • 2016 – 74,289 miles
  • 2015 – 70,422 miles
  • 2014 – 65,920 miles
  • 2013 – 61,657 miles
  • 2012 – 61,601 miles
  • 2011 – 52,851 miles
  • 2010 – 41,178 miles
  • 2009 – 27,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,639 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,639 miles (+5,687)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,639 miles
    Test number
    112282837215
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass91,952 miles (+2,309)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    91,952 miles
    Test number
    466180638653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,643 miles (+1,544)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,643 miles
    Test number
    733543312519
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass88,099 miles (+2,494)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    369163144812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,605 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,605 miles
    Test number
    656081688996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,332 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    83,332 miles
    Test number
    190235612948
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail83,331 miles (+2,178)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,331 miles
    Test number
    297424080680
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass81,153 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    627449990341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,153 miles (+4,985)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,153 miles
    Test number
    476272919658
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass76,168 miles (+1,879)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,168 miles
    Test number
    768503846247
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass74,289 miles (+3,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    535012223564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass70,422 miles (+4,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,422 miles
    Test number
    693129454500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass65,920 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    518586384275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,913 miles (+4,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    535609074238
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass61,657 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    61,657 miles
    Test number
    557947863255
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail61,656 miles (+55)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,656 miles
    Test number
    456026563243
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass61,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    507984582240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,601 miles (+8,750)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,601 miles
    Test number
    385478472464
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureCentre Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass52,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    255032701209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,851 miles (+11,673)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,851 miles
    Test number
    669212801209
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,178 miles (+13,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    41,178 miles
    Test number
    700255690138
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass27,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    27,433 miles
    Test number
    901444479158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,428 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,428 miles
    Test number
    843744779157
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 UMB

Does L16 UMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 UMB is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 UMB?
The MOT on L16 UMB is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 UMB done?
L16 UMB was recorded at 97,639 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has L16 UMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 UMB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on L16 UMB 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 UMB find?
L16 UMB passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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