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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,598 cc

L5 BSXMOT history

L5 BSX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 54,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L5 BSX red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
54,403 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BSX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BSX was last recorded at 54,403 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 2,507 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
51,896 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,507 miles
Average per year
911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,403 miles
  • 2025 – 51,896 miles
  • 2023 – 51,870 miles
  • 2018 – 51,832 miles
  • 2015 – 50,194 miles
  • 2014 – 47,852 miles
  • 2013 – 46,618 miles
  • 2011 – 44,999 miles
  • 2010 – 44,196 miles
  • 2009 – 43,186 miles
  • 2008 – 42,044 miles
  • 2007 – 39,105 miles
  • 2006 – 36,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,403 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,403 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    290540728063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,896 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    51,896 miles
    Test number
    247675649781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,870 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,870 miles
    Test number
    779519000699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,832 miles (+1,638)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    51,832 miles
    Test number
    935228401341
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass50,194 miles (+2,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    395987874002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  6. Pass47,852 miles (+1,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,852 miles
    Test number
    855232374298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass46,618 miles (+1,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,618 miles
    Test number
    186162793016
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  8. Pass44,999 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    44,999 miles
    Test number
    919327841134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,196 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    44,196 miles
    Test number
    264946240472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,186 miles (+1,142)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,186 miles
    Test number
    144549639177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,044 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,044 miles
    Test number
    661709048122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,105 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,105 miles
    Test number
    381481757123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,483 miles
    Test number
    173403766173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 BSX

Does L5 BSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BSX is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BSX?
The MOT on L5 BSX is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BSX done?
L5 BSX was recorded at 54,403 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 911 miles a year.
Has L5 BSX ever failed its MOT?
No. L5 BSX has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L5 BSX 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 L5 BSX find?
L5 BSX passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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