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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

L3 LSBMOT history

L3 LSB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L3 LSB 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,409 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LSB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
12 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LSB was last recorded at 85,409 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,406 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,409 miles
  • 2025 – 79,012 miles
  • 2024 – 75,151 miles
  • 2022 – 74,838 miles
  • 2020 – 74,517 miles
  • 2018 – 74,400 miles
  • 2017 – 74,106 miles
  • 2016 – 73,730 miles
  • 2015 – 73,190 miles
  • 2013 – 72,623 miles
  • 2012 – 69,962 miles
  • 2011 – 65,992 miles
  • 2010 – 62,079 miles
  • 2009 – 58,548 miles
  • 2008 – 54,912 miles
  • 2007 – 50,147 miles
  • 2006 – 46,335 miles
  • 2005 – 42,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,409 miles
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,409 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,409 miles
    Test number
    922789536942
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail85,406 miles (+6,394)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,406 miles
    Test number
    829783797020
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed center pipe excessive leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass79,012 miles (+3,861)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,012 miles
    Test number
    806400374246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,151 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,151 miles
    Test number
    426087815287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,147 miles (+309)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    169707607524
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,838 miles (+321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,838 miles
    Test number
    100031093768
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  7. Pass74,517 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,517 miles
    Test number
    812247399872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,400 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,400 miles
    Test number
    561959799398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,395 miles (+289)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    135977623010
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass74,106 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,106 miles
    Test number
    656749758342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,730 miles (+540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,730 miles
    Test number
    612776006867
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass73,190 miles (+567)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    73,190 miles
    Test number
    349067475069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  13. Pass72,623 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    655785873000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge slightly

  14. Fail72,623 miles (+2,661)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,623 miles
    Test number
    746495073014
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge slightly

  15. Pass69,962 miles (+3,970)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    365582302231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  16. Pass65,992 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    425827001203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,079 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    62,079 miles
    Test number
    602730300294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,548 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,548 miles
    Test number
    761308299175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,912 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,912 miles
    Test number
    474357798165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,147 miles (+3,812)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    784537797179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,335 miles (+4,257)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,335 miles
    Test number
    841435206276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    42,078 miles
    Test number
    704283205252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 LSB

Does L3 LSB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LSB is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LSB?
The MOT on L3 LSB is valid until 14 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 LSB done?
L3 LSB was recorded at 85,409 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,065 miles a year.
Has L3 LSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LSB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 LSB 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 LSB find?
L3 LSB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension components corroded.

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