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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L49 NBVMOT history

L49 NBV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 95,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L49 NBV 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
95,013 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 NBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 NBV was last recorded at 95,013 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,909 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,013 miles
  • 2025 – 93,909 miles
  • 2024 – 93,843 miles
  • 2023 – 93,737 miles
  • 2022 – 93,546 miles
  • 2021 – 93,364 miles
  • 2020 – 93,125 miles
  • 2019 – 92,893 miles
  • 2018 – 92,403 miles
  • 2017 – 92,205 miles
  • 2015 – 91,172 miles
  • 2014 – 90,443 miles
  • 2013 – 90,031 miles
  • 2012 – 89,107 miles
  • 2010 – 87,650 miles
  • 2009 – 85,974 miles
  • 2008 – 84,378 miles
  • 2007 – 81,741 miles
  • 2006 – 76,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,013 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

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.

  • Oil leak from engine area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,013 miles (+1,104)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    95,013 miles
    Test number
    128767350034
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Pass93,909 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,909 miles
    Test number
    217913262360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,843 miles (+106)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    93,843 miles
    Test number
    270639668955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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 Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    947764355082
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area

  5. Fail93,737 miles (+191)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,737 miles
    Test number
    999826449796
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area

  6. Pass93,546 miles (+182)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    802491231840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass93,364 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    804657924674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,125 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    93,125 miles
    Test number
    364583271364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,893 miles (+490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,893 miles
    Test number
    236177084446
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass92,403 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,403 miles
    Test number
    263489228558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,205 miles
    Test number
    774041846652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,305 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,305 km
    Test number
    894362022369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,172 miles
    Test number
    425295255041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,172 miles (+729)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,172 miles
    Test number
    616744255042
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass90,443 miles (+412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,443 miles
    Test number
    995458954079
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass90,031 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,031 miles
    Test number
    178512853411
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail90,028 miles (+921)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    667112753035
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass89,107 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,107 miles
    Test number
    409633952014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,104 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,104 miles
    Test number
    569402852005
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass88,323 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,323 km
    Test number
    967500871085
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail87,650 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    532894270037
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NotePaint on headlamps.

  22. Pass87,650 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,650 miles
    Test number
    824714170039
    • NotePaint on headlamps.

  23. Pass85,976 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,976 km
    Test number
    661058479073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail85,974 miles (+1,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    142429369400
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

  25. Pass84,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    84,378 miles
    Test number
    180908558408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,378 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,378 km
    Test number
    954976158044
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass81,741 miles (+5,035)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,741 miles
    Test number
    864737157057
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  28. Pass76,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    474742456076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L49 NBV

Does L49 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L49 NBV is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L49 NBV?
The MOT on L49 NBV is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L49 NBV done?
L49 NBV was recorded at 95,013 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 912 miles a year.
Has L49 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 NBV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L49 NBV 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 L49 NBV find?
L49 NBV passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security step; nearside front outer vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, and 5 more.

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