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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

L3 NKCMOT history

L3 NKC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 48,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L3 NKC silver 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 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,756 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 NKC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 NKC was last recorded at 48,756 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 151 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,605 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
151 miles
Average per year
1,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,756 miles
  • 2025 – 48,605 miles
  • 2024 – 48,464 miles
  • 2023 – 48,196 miles
  • 2022 – 48,053 miles
  • 2021 – 47,772 miles
  • 2020 – 47,089 miles
  • 2019 – 46,180 miles
  • 2018 – 45,088 miles
  • 2017 – 44,550 miles
  • 2016 – 41,752 miles
  • 2015 – 40,011 miles
  • 2014 – 36,179 miles
  • 2013 – 31,231 miles
  • 2012 – 27,036 miles
  • 2011 – 22,035 miles
  • 2010 – 17,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,756 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,756 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,756 miles
    Test number
    801851562927
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,605 miles (+141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    48,605 miles
    Test number
    770258978702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass48,464 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    842820438140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,196 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    614223378721
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass48,053 miles (+281)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,053 miles
    Test number
    775208622784
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,772 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,772 miles
    Test number
    291485315594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,089 miles (+909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    780957972202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low

  8. Pass46,180 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,180 miles
    Test number
    144387089002
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very minor (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing slightly low. os/r 2.6mm ns/r 2.1mm

  9. Pass45,088 miles (+538)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    45,088 miles
    Test number
    519437297906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint very minor (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres wearing slightly low (3.3mm)

  10. Pass44,550 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,550 miles
    Test number
    494407171492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,752 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,752 miles
    Test number
    124940077745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

  12. Fail41,752 miles (+1,741)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,752 miles
    Test number
    392240576015
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

  13. Pass40,011 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,011 miles
    Test number
    225093345058
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail39,998 miles (+3,819)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,998 miles
    Test number
    586326035028
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    128488834042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail36,179 miles (+4,948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,179 miles
    Test number
    447208234064
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass31,231 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    31,231 miles
    Test number
    988861633091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,036 miles (+5,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,036 miles
    Test number
    368519832027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass22,035 miles (+4,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,035 miles
    Test number
    289247821045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass17,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,617 miles
    Test number
    482175010071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 NKC

Does L3 NKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 NKC is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 NKC?
The MOT on L3 NKC is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 NKC done?
L3 NKC was recorded at 48,756 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 1,931 miles a year.
Has L3 NKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 NKC has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on L3 NKC 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 NKC find?
L3 NKC passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear springs; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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