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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

L59 MCFMOT history

L59 MCF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 192,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L59 MCF blue 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
192,712 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L59 MCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L59 MCF was last recorded at 192,712 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,688 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,712 miles
  • 2024 – 192,688 miles
  • 2022 – 185,861 miles
  • 2019 – 168,517 miles
  • 2018 – 168,485 miles
  • 2017 – 165,530 miles
  • 2016 – 163,245 miles
  • 2015 – 160,130 miles
  • 2014 – 157,122 miles
  • 2013 – 155,230 miles
  • 2011 – 154,388 miles
  • 2010 – 151,632 miles
  • 2009 – 146,396 miles
  • 2008 – 134,562 miles
  • 2006 – 112,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,712 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryInner front to rear heavily undersealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front subframe corroded but not weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,712 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    192,712 miles
    Test number
    446186435960
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner front to rear heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass192,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    192,688 miles
    Test number
    428025688904
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner front to rear heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail192,688 miles (+3,061)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,688 miles
    Test number
    363614099629
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner front to rear heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass189,627 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,627 miles
    Test number
    421992456657
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner front to rear heavily undersealed

  5. Fail189,627 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,627 miles
    Test number
    342943933507
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner front to rear heavily undersealed

  6. Pass186,025 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,025 km
    Test number
    119771888552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,861 miles (+5,460)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,861 miles
    Test number
    861213803231
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass180,401 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,401 miles
    Test number
    920947417430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavly undersealed

  9. Fail180,379 km (+195)14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,379 km
    Test number
    860704945483
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both. No proper beam patterns. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill end behind roadwheel. (Catalloy) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Coming on with rear fog lamp switch. (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/Inner wing areas at mounting. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Mid Sill. (Catalloy) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end and inner wheel arch holed and corroded. Behind road wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill end and inner wheel arch behind roadwheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fog lamp tell tale inop.

  10. Pass180,184 km (+435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    180,184 km
    Test number
    706109825769
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail179,749 km3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,749 km
    Test number
    335408692705
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill & Inner wheel arch holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front & rear outer sill holed/corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working Fog lamp missing. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg front to rear at nearside damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass168,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    168,517 miles
    Test number
    730803884568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail168,517 miles (+32)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,517 miles
    Test number
    970398981578
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underbody has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underbody has hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Fail168,485 miles (+2,955)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,485 miles
    Test number
    635288122849
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front floor holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s f headlight slight damage to lens

  15. Pass165,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    165,530 miles
    Test number
    505232077528
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded.

  16. Fail165,530 miles (+2,285)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,530 miles
    Test number
    625468433331
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded.

  17. Pass163,245 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    163,245 miles
    Test number
    676701582444
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded but not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp cracked, not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail163,245 miles (+3,115)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,245 miles
    Test number
    485463289832
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded but not weakened
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlamp cracked, not affecting beam pattern
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Starting to corrode (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass160,130 miles (+3,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    160,130 miles
    Test number
    969871924380
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished

  20. Pass157,122 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    157,122 miles
    Test number
    858311484291
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail157,114 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,114 miles
    Test number
    625080184277
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass155,241 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    155,241 km
    Test number
    658065503378
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Fail155,230 miles (+842)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,230 miles
    Test number
    447191703334
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass154,388 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    154,388 miles
    Test number
    725832591123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail154,387 miles (+2,755)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,387 miles
    Test number
    567127081173
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  26. Pass151,632 miles (+5,236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    151,632 miles
    Test number
    241926140195
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arch panel corroded where they meet rear end of sill panels. no seriously jagged edges. not considered structural due to strenghtening beams inside sills.

  27. Pass146,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    146,396 miles
    Test number
    524339419156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail146,396 miles (+11,834)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,396 miles
    Test number
    271798319126
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass134,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    134,562 miles
    Test number
    282468628165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass123,444 km
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    123,444 km
    Test number
    261178027112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass112,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    112,609 miles
    Test number
    113613826151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L59 MCF

Does L59 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L59 MCF is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L59 MCF?
The MOT on L59 MCF is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L59 MCF done?
L59 MCF was recorded at 192,712 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,016 miles a year.
Has L59 MCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L59 MCF has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L59 MCF 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 L59 MCF find?
L59 MCF passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive; inner front to rear heavily undersealed, and 2 more.

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