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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1993 · 1,598 cc

L47 YFBMOT history

L47 YFB is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 131,252 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

L47 YFB white 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
131,252 km
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,028 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L47 YFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L47 YFB was last recorded at 131,252 km on 4 Jun 2026, 273 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
130,979 km · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
273 km
Average per year
2,028 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,252 km
  • 2025 – 130,979 km
  • 2024 – 129,347 km
  • 2023 – 127,959 km
  • 2022 – 123,455 km
  • 2021 – 122,288 km
  • 2015 – 110,311 km
  • 2009 – 96,090 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,252 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,252 km (+273)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    131,252 km
    Test number
    827541591347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,979 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    130,979 km
    Test number
    858591675020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,979 km (+1,632)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,979 km
    Test number
    335583647390
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass129,347 km (+1,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    129,347 km
    Test number
    848315076569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass127,959 km (+4,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    127,959 km
    Test number
    904290051697
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass123,455 km (+1,167)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,455 km
    Test number
    275021600896
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass122,288 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,288 km
    Test number
    502024936724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass118,619 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,619 miles
    Test number
    481785870044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,743 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,743 miles
    Test number
    128404445361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,748 miles
    Test number
    536322165045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,311 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,311 km
    Test number
    599421325118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass140,747 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    140,747 miles
    Test number
    245460994069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and starting to crack

  13. Fail140,747 miles (+33,273)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,747 miles
    Test number
    619070394023
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished and starting to crack

  14. Pass107,474 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    538482583011
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S washer leaking

  15. Fail107,462 miles (+2,513)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    117011683039
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S washer leaking

  16. Pass104,949 miles (+3,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,949 miles
    Test number
    778521231279
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass101,332 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    141016420249
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail101,332 miles5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    394355420418
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass96,090 km
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    96,090 km
    Test number
    382450239086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    90,142 miles
    Test number
    342140837336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L47 YFB

Does L47 YFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L47 YFB is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L47 YFB?
The MOT on L47 YFB is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L47 YFB done?
L47 YFB was recorded at 131,252 km at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 2,028 km a year.
Has L47 YFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L47 YFB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L47 YFB 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 L47 YFB find?
L47 YFB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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