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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

L3 FACMOT history

L3 FAC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 33,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

L3 FAC silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
33,842 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,843 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FAC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FAC was last recorded at 33,842 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,145 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,697 miles
Average per year
1,843 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,842 miles
  • 2025 – 32,145 miles
  • 2024 – 30,683 miles
  • 2023 – 28,689 miles
  • 2022 – 27,327 miles
  • 2021 – 24,413 miles
  • 2019 – 21,950 miles
  • 2018 – 19,116 miles
  • 2017 – 18,135 miles
  • 2016 – 16,909 miles
  • 2015 – 15,128 miles
  • 2014 – 12,169 miles
  • 2013 – 9,864 miles
  • 2012 – 8,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,842 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at front mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches, inner and outer sills both sides, rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,842 miles (+1,697)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    33,842 miles
    Test number
    891507892225
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at front mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches, inner and outer sills both sides, rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass32,145 miles (+1,462)17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    637062992295
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass30,683 miles (+1,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    30,683 miles
    Test number
    749551713275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass28,689 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    28,689 miles
    Test number
    256464539316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail28,672 miles (+1,345)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,672 miles
    Test number
    860902863880
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass27,327 miles (+2,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    27,327 miles
    Test number
    160645169112
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass24,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    24,413 miles
    Test number
    791702678003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail24,413 miles (+2,463)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,413 miles
    Test number
    723702491588
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass21,950 miles (+2,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,950 miles
    Test number
    156351861295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass19,116 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    19,116 miles
    Test number
    381770923060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,135 miles (+1,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,135 miles
    Test number
    957291622467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass16,909 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    16,909 miles
    Test number
    864286519773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,128 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,128 miles
    Test number
    919665345202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,169 miles (+2,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,169 miles
    Test number
    449762634210
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded inside face

  15. Pass9,864 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    9,864 miles
    Test number
    737326443234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    8,303 miles
    Test number
    609278952279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FAC

Does L3 FAC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FAC is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FAC?
The MOT on L3 FAC is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FAC done?
L3 FAC was recorded at 33,842 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 1,843 miles a year.
Has L3 FAC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FAC has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 FAC 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 L3 FAC find?
L3 FAC passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at front mount points, and 2 more.

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