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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L49 SUAMOT history

L49 SUA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

L49 SUA 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 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,858 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 SUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 SUA was last recorded at 70,858 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,857 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,858 miles
  • 2025 – 70,142 miles
  • 2024 – 69,068 miles
  • 2019 – 68,875 miles
  • 2018 – 68,351 miles
  • 2016 – 67,954 miles
  • 2015 – 67,473 miles
  • 2013 – 66,955 miles
  • 2011 – 65,378 miles
  • 2009 – 63,430 miles
  • 2008 – 57,555 miles
  • 2007 – 53,190 miles
  • 2006 – 50,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,858 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,858 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,858 miles
    Test number
    271738901165
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,857 miles (+715)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,857 miles
    Test number
    994550866574
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass70,142 miles (+1,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    70,142 miles
    Test number
    294432548553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,068 miles (+193)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,068 miles
    Test number
    173710175411
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,875 miles (+524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,875 miles
    Test number
    308462830307
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass68,351 miles (+397)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    444754880446
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  7. Pass67,954 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,954 miles
    Test number
    133914289783
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  8. Fail67,951 miles (+478)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    636197387981
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to rear exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  9. Pass67,473 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    676017675191
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle in all prescribed areas rusty

  10. Fail67,470 miles (+515)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,470 miles
    Test number
    745855575113
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle in all prescribed areas rusty

  11. Pass66,955 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,955 miles
    Test number
    165707973469
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  12. Fail66,948 miles (+1,570)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,948 miles
    Test number
    719115163062
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  13. Pass65,378 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    217128891083
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEntire underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  14. Fail65,372 miles (+1,942)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,372 miles
    Test number
    567455291068
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEntire underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  15. Pass63,430 miles (+5,875)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    63,430 miles
    Test number
    954148059223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEntire underside of the vehicle is in a state of corrosion

  16. Pass57,555 miles (+4,365)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,555 miles
    Test number
    702354108242
    • 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)
    • NoteUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  17. Pass53,190 miles (+2,792)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,190 miles
    Test number
    844427307247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    350390406231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,398 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    831736596163
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L49 SUA

Does L49 SUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L49 SUA is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L49 SUA?
The MOT on L49 SUA is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L49 SUA done?
L49 SUA was recorded at 70,858 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 1,026 miles a year.
Has L49 SUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 SUA has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L49 SUA 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 SUA find?
L49 SUA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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