Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc
L5 JFMMOT history
L5 JFM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,606 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 73,606 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,248 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 JFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 21 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 JFM was last recorded at 73,606 miles on 14 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 73,606 miles · 11 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,248 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,606 miles
- 2025 – 70,636 miles
- 2024 – 66,262 miles
- 2023 – 62,205 miles
- 2022 – 61,852 miles
- 2021 – 61,675 miles
- 2020 – 61,361 miles
- 2019 – 60,868 miles
- 2018 – 56,780 miles
- 2017 – 55,017 miles
- 2016 – 51,887 miles
- 2015 – 46,877 miles
- 2014 – 41,768 miles
- 2013 – 36,205 miles
- 2012 – 32,501 miles
- 2011 – 29,732 miles
- 2010 – 23,243 miles
- 2009 – 18,835 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,606 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brakes slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,606 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 73,606 miles
- Test number
- 122558776346
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brakes slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail73,606 miles (+2,970)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,606 miles
- Test number
- 363578501938
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brakes slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,636 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 70,636 miles
- Test number
- 621790700192
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,636 miles (+4,374)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,636 miles
- Test number
- 286994907293
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass66,262 miles (+4,057)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 66,262 miles
- Test number
- 766600845510
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,205 miles (+120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 62,205 miles
- Test number
- 224894690033
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail62,085 miles (+233)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,085 miles
- Test number
- 355650134808
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill / inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,852 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 61,852 miles
- Test number
- 527732678524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,848 miles (+173)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,848 miles
- Test number
- 132502725737
- DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail front support bracket (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Pass61,675 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2022
- Odometer
- 61,675 miles
- Test number
- 283808241860
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail61,661 miles (+300)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,661 miles
- Test number
- 443552014941
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass61,361 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2021
- Odometer
- 61,361 miles
- Test number
- 359523424959
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail61,361 miles (+493)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,361 miles
- Test number
- 489526557423
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass60,868 miles (+4,088)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 60,868 miles
- Test number
- 768018403056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,780 miles (+1,763)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2019
- Odometer
- 56,780 miles
- Test number
- 543349753566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,017 miles (+3,130)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2018
- Odometer
- 55,017 miles
- Test number
- 569071881685
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass51,887 miles (+5,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 51,887 miles
- Test number
- 931737203892
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass46,877 miles (+5,109)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 46,877 miles
- Test number
- 935784175159
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,768 miles (+29)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 41,768 miles
- Test number
- 975456774154
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and cracking.
Fail41,739 miles (+5,534)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,739 miles
- Test number
- 957692274173
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and cracking.
Pass36,205 miles (+3,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 36,205 miles
- Test number
- 276714653421
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass32,501 miles (+2,769)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 32,501 miles
- Test number
- 395053452190
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass29,732 miles (+6,489)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 29,732 miles
- Test number
- 149138851127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,243 miles (+4,408)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 23,243 miles
- Test number
- 640726810101
- NoteAll the brake discs have surface corrosion due to the vehicle standing
Pass18,835 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 18,835 miles
- Test number
- 722573989154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,835 miles1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,835 miles
- Test number
- 571203989194
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about L5 JFM
- Does L5 JFM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 JFM is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 JFM?
- The MOT on L5 JFM is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 JFM done?
- L5 JFM was recorded at 73,606 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,248 miles a year.
- Has L5 JFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 JFM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 JFM 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 JFM find?
- L5 JFM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall, and 3 more.
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