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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

L23 RJCMOT history

L23 RJC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

L23 RJC 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,917 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,555 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RJC was last recorded at 68,917 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,574 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,343 miles
Average per year
4,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,917 miles
  • 2025 – 64,574 miles
  • 2024 – 60,450 miles
  • 2023 – 56,360 miles
  • 2022 – 53,046 miles
  • 2021 – 50,323 miles
  • 2020 – 48,172 miles
  • 2019 – 42,596 miles
  • 2018 – 35,614 miles
  • 2017 – 29,482 miles
  • 2016 – 25,549 miles
  • 2015 – 20,588 miles
  • 2014 – 14,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,917 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall
  • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hanging on slightly
  • AdvisoryRear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,917 miles
    Test number
    833454170968
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hanging on slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

  2. Fail68,917 miles (+4,343)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,917 miles
    Test number
    677565144911
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake hanging on slightly
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc inner faces deteriorated

  3. Pass64,574 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    974963144591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail64,567 miles (+4,117)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,567 miles
    Test number
    845273716168
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both headlights n/s+o/s (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass60,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    60,450 miles
    Test number
    733368521868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,448 miles (+4,088)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,448 miles
    Test number
    216973158127
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass56,360 miles (+3,314)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,360 miles
    Test number
    840360220522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,046 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,046 miles
    Test number
    690519023122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass50,323 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,323 miles
    Test number
    151861730068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,172 miles (+5,576)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,172 miles
    Test number
    961945562182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,596 miles (+6,982)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,596 miles
    Test number
    773603326157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,614 miles
    Test number
    301061498176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,614 miles (+6,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,614 miles
    Test number
    838748242635
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass29,482 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    29,482 miles
    Test number
    608261125432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,549 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    25,549 miles
    Test number
    515213609723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,588 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    20,588 miles
    Test number
    727494485011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,984 miles
    Test number
    658614074038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 RJC

Does L23 RJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RJC is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RJC?
The MOT on L23 RJC is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 RJC done?
L23 RJC was recorded at 68,917 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 4,555 miles a year.
Has L23 RJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RJC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 RJC 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 L23 RJC find?
L23 RJC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has minor damage to outer sidewall; nearside rear brake hanging on slightly; rear brake disc inner faces deteriorated.

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