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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

L5 CFXMOT history

L5 CFX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 87,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

L5 CFX 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 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
87,095 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CFX was last recorded at 87,095 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,774 miles · 12 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
321 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,095 miles
  • 2025 – 78,298 miles
  • 2023 – 77,720 miles
  • 2022 – 77,069 miles
  • 2021 – 76,131 miles
  • 2020 – 75,165 miles
  • 2019 – 73,593 miles
  • 2018 – 71,709 miles
  • 2017 – 69,587 miles
  • 2016 – 67,752 miles
  • 2015 – 65,818 miles
  • 2014 – 63,886 miles
  • 2013 – 61,470 miles
  • 2012 – 59,546 miles
  • 2011 – 57,677 miles
  • 2010 – 55,565 miles
  • 2009 – 51,966 miles
  • 2008 – 47,654 miles
  • 2007 – 39,832 miles
  • 2006 – 33,085 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,095 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion offside sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass87,095 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    588354197345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,774 miles (+8,476)3 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,774 miles
    Test number
    843683100166
    • DangerousCentral Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing across subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing brace bar between subframe and body (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting missing brace bar between subframe and body (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached fixing between arm and hub (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass78,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    78,298 miles
    Test number
    654526599362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,298 miles (+578)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,298 miles
    Test number
    790862724005
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,720 miles (+1)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    77,720 miles
    Test number
    580476272966
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,719 miles (+650)1 dangerous5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,719 miles
    Test number
    254395056483
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    218904045197
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside sill

  8. Fail77,069 miles (+938)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    772933791024
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside sill

  9. Pass76,131 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,131 miles
    Test number
    478394978429
    • AdvisoryRear sills rusty

  10. Pass75,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    737149753486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,165 miles (+1,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    191684722378
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass73,593 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    73,593 miles
    Test number
    258928516293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail73,580 miles (+1,871)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,580 miles
    Test number
    121714511485
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass71,709 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    467813951215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  15. Fail71,709 miles (+2,122)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,709 miles
    Test number
    174626233475
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  16. Pass69,587 miles (+1,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,587 miles
    Test number
    598632297827
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass67,752 miles (+1,934)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    67,752 miles
    Test number
    546847297660
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass65,818 miles (+1,932)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,818 miles
    Test number
    878573105187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass63,886 miles (+2,416)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,886 miles
    Test number
    486888094023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass61,470 miles (+1,924)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    61,470 miles
    Test number
    786425283009
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass59,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,546 miles
    Test number
    237349872085
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail59,546 miles (+1,869)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,546 miles
    Test number
    729329172097
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass57,677 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    57,677 miles
    Test number
    376801801167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,565 miles (+3,599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    111082800184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass51,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,966 miles
    Test number
    340719499040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,966 miles (+4,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,966 miles
    Test number
    820098699047
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass47,654 miles (+7,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    47,654 miles
    Test number
    430133408109
    • 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)

  28. Pass39,832 miles (+6,747)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,832 miles
    Test number
    541041407190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    810209606152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 CFX

Does L5 CFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CFX is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CFX?
The MOT on L5 CFX is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CFX done?
L5 CFX was recorded at 87,095 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has L5 CFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CFX has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 CFX 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 CFX find?
L5 CFX passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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