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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

L20 MGKMOT history

L20 MGK is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L20 MGK 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 24 Oct 2027
Mileage
58,937 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 MGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 MGK was last recorded at 58,937 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,879 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,058 miles
Average per year
4,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,937 miles
  • 2025 – 55,879 miles
  • 2024 – 53,346 miles
  • 2023 – 51,250 miles
  • 2022 – 49,034 miles
  • 2021 – 46,916 miles
  • 2020 – 44,829 miles
  • 2019 – 42,096 miles
  • 2018 – 30,239 miles
  • 2017 – 23,464 miles
  • 2016 – 16,783 miles
  • 2015 – 7,994 miles
  • 2014 – 6,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,937 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 17 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    495369495950
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail58,937 miles (+3,058)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,937 miles
    Test number
    504082617182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing Ball joint split pin missing. (5.3.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,879 miles (+2,533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,879 miles
    Test number
    432549878761
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  4. Pass53,346 miles (+2,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,346 miles
    Test number
    159038879820
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroding

  5. Pass51,250 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,250 miles
    Test number
    482220981624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail51,249 miles (+2,215)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,249 miles
    Test number
    966412374055
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    126884171909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail49,034 miles (+2,118)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,034 miles
    Test number
    272428789063
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass46,916 miles (+2,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,916 miles
    Test number
    207299954900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass44,829 miles (+2,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    44,829 miles
    Test number
    369524903087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass42,096 miles (+4,646)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,096 miles
    Test number
    140600685815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,450 miles (+7,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    37,450 miles
    Test number
    565703952635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass30,239 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    30,239 miles
    Test number
    200160653786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail30,237 miles (+6,773)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,237 miles
    Test number
    575199896243
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass23,464 miles (+6,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,464 miles
    Test number
    372500708026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade splitting

  16. Pass16,783 miles (+8,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,783 miles
    Test number
    907364283011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass7,994 miles (+1,675)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    7,994 miles
    Test number
    449636065119
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass6,319 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    6,319 miles
    Test number
    538058864142
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L20 MGK

Does L20 MGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 MGK is valid until 24 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 MGK?
The MOT on L20 MGK is valid until 24 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 MGK done?
L20 MGK was recorded at 58,937 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,283 miles a year.
Has L20 MGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 MGK has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 MGK 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 L20 MGK find?
L20 MGK passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.

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