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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

L1 BUAMOT history

L1 BUA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

L1 BUA 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 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,473 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 BUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 BUA was last recorded at 83,473 miles on 11 Jan 2023, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,439 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
5,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,473 miles
  • 2022 – 83,439 miles
  • 2021 – 80,425 miles
  • 2020 – 77,797 miles
  • 2019 – 73,487 miles
  • 2018 – 67,436 miles
  • 2017 – 61,812 miles
  • 2016 – 55,415 miles
  • 2015 – 48,403 miles
  • 2014 – 42,160 miles
  • 2013 – 33,725 miles
  • 2012 – 25,651 miles
  • 2011 – 20,827 miles
  • 2010 – 18,104 miles
  • 2009 – 14,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • All underbody and both sills (full length) corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Wipers worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    549101383967
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    907826136075
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    297691508704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    205901341506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    132076652370
    • AdvisoryArea's of repair coated

  6. Fail83,473 miles (+34)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    758608374235
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryArea's of repair coated

  7. Fail83,439 miles (+3,014)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,439 miles
    Test number
    333620027516
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,425 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,425 miles
    Test number
    752344952845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail80,422 miles (+2,625)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,422 miles
    Test number
    756651536125
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass77,797 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    900755599599
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and both sills (full length) corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  11. Fail77,776 miles (+4,289)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    407228549003
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll underbody and both sills (full length) corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers worn

  12. Pass73,487 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,487 miles
    Test number
    323419578121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,436 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    685585537880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,812 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,812 miles
    Test number
    756238854796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,415 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,415 miles
    Test number
    426783369752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,403 miles (+6,243)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    48,403 miles
    Test number
    336228385169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,160 miles (+8,435)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    208435294151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,725 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    33,725 miles
    Test number
    238100393135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,651 miles
    Test number
    666565282130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,651 miles (+4,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,651 miles
    Test number
    186115982124
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass20,827 miles (+2,723)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    20,827 miles
    Test number
    497549581121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,104 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    18,104 miles
    Test number
    934637270177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,005 miles
    Test number
    662762999152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 BUA

Does L1 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 BUA is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 BUA?
The MOT on L1 BUA is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 BUA done?
L1 BUA was recorded at 83,473 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2023, an average of 5,145 miles a year.
Has L1 BUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 BUA has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L1 BUA 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 L1 BUA find?
L1 BUA passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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