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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

L61 FKRMOT history

L61 FKR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 104,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2024.

L61 FKR red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2025
Mileage
104,434 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2024
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 FKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 FKR was last recorded at 104,434 miles on 21 Oct 2024, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,366 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,434 miles
  • 2023 – 104,366 miles
  • 2013 – 103,936 miles
  • 2012 – 102,454 miles
  • 2011 – 99,781 miles
  • 2010 – 99,768 miles
  • 2009 – 99,676 miles
  • 2008 – 98,429 miles
  • 2007 – 96,748 miles
  • 2006 – 94,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,434 miles
    Test number
    556229961234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail104,434 miles (+68)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,434 miles
    Test number
    356070593471
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass104,366 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,366 miles
    Test number
    722981336681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,365 miles (+429)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,365 miles
    Test number
    448762248610
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass103,936 miles (+1,482)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,936 miles
    Test number
    857075743082
    • NoteFront anti roll bar link bushes perished/split
    • NoteFront suspension lower wishbones corroded
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded
  6. Pass102,454 miles (+2,673)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    102,454 miles
    Test number
    225376922091
    • NoteFront and rear suspension arms corroded
  7. Pass99,781 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    499634031054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    99,768 miles
    Test number
    102149020032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,768 miles (+92)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,768 miles
    Test number
    821569920004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  10. Pass99,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    112758229401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,676 miles (+1,247)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,676 miles
    Test number
    912208729004
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
  12. Pass98,429 miles (+1,681)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,429 miles
    Test number
    391891438024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,748 miles
    Test number
    633482937023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,748 miles (+2,003)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,748 miles
    Test number
    130176927080
    • DangerousCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  15. Pass94,745 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    861549136058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about L61 FKR

Does L61 FKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L61 FKR expired on 14 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L61 FKR?
The MOT on L61 FKR expired on 14 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L61 FKR done?
L61 FKR was recorded at 104,434 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2024, an average of 518 miles a year.
Has L61 FKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 FKR has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L61 FKR 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 L61 FKR find?
L61 FKR passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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