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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

L28 BLHMOT history

L28 BLH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

L28 BLH 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 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
122,433 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 BLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 BLH was last recorded at 122,433 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 4,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,030 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,403 miles
Average per year
4,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,433 miles
  • 2025 – 118,030 miles
  • 2024 – 114,729 miles
  • 2023 – 111,153 miles
  • 2020 – 108,346 miles
  • 2019 – 91,944 miles
  • 2018 – 87,018 miles
  • 2016 – 86,992 miles
  • 2015 – 78,658 miles
  • 2014 – 78,570 miles
  • 2011 – 71,645 miles
  • 2010 – 64,942 miles
  • 2009 – 61,630 miles
  • 2008 – 54,655 miles
  • 2007 – 49,522 miles
  • 2006 – 38,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,433 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryEngine smokes a little bit (over filled)

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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • All suspension and steering componants corroded front and rear except front drop links.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    122,433 miles
    Test number
    190231338628
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine smokes a little bit (over filled)

  2. Fail122,433 miles (+4,403)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,433 miles
    Test number
    750904290255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine smokes a little bit (over filled)

  3. Pass118,030 miles (+3,301)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    118,030 miles
    Test number
    541749918802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,729 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,729 miles
    Test number
    851352693116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,153 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,153 miles
    Test number
    866789791809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    707529774884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,346 miles (+16,402)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,346 miles
    Test number
    883436209485
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass91,944 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,944 miles
    Test number
    232607980461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,018 miles (+18)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    87,018 miles
    Test number
    450417621130
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering componants corroded front and rear except front drop links.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion entire underside of vehicle corroded front to rear (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum

  10. Fail87,000 miles (+8)6 failures17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,000 miles
    Test number
    509581462608
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension and steering componants corroded front and rear except front drop links.
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion entire underside of vehicle corroded front to rear (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight units cloudy
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres old & perished (made 2010)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil level below minimum

  11. Pass86,992 miles (+8,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    556472936397
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle

  12. Pass78,658 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,658 miles
    Test number
    525293160465
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail78,611 miles (+41)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,611 miles
    Test number
    310744314700
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail78,570 miles (+6,925)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,570 miles
    Test number
    378235204255
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass71,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    427609821351
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail71,645 miles (+6,703)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    419117921353
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre brake light not working

  17. Pass64,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    102714520239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail64,942 miles (+3,312)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    653618410224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,630 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,630 miles
    Test number
    702624249231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    241880358247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,655 miles (+5,133)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,655 miles
    Test number
    214522648268
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass49,522 miles (+11,455)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,522 miles
    Test number
    114706707267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteO/s front tyre has a nail in the centre of tread
    • NoteScreen wash low,topped up

  23. Pass38,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    38,067 miles
    Test number
    231954356121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L28 BLH

Does L28 BLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L28 BLH is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L28 BLH?
The MOT on L28 BLH is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L28 BLH done?
L28 BLH was recorded at 122,433 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,181 miles a year.
Has L28 BLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 BLH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L28 BLH 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 L28 BLH find?
L28 BLH passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; engine smokes a little bit (over filled).

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