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Mazda MX-5

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

L6 BVSMOT history

L6 BVS is an orange petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,835 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L6 BVS orange 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 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
61,835 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 BVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 BVS was last recorded at 61,835 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,818 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
2,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,835 miles
  • 2025 – 61,818 miles
  • 2024 – 60,787 miles
  • 2023 – 59,895 miles
  • 2022 – 57,630 miles
  • 2021 – 52,563 miles
  • 2020 – 49,578 miles
  • 2019 – 42,741 miles
  • 2017 – 42,093 miles
  • 2016 – 40,396 miles
  • 2015 – 38,562 miles
  • 2014 – 36,626 miles
  • 2013 – 31,796 miles
  • 2012 – 28,040 miles
  • 2011 – 24,003 miles
  • 2010 – 20,806 miles
  • 2009 – 17,114 miles
  • 2008 – 12,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,835 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has partially been undersealed

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,835 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    61,835 miles
    Test number
    185288833729
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Various Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has partially been undersealed

  2. Fail61,818 miles (+1,031)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,818 miles
    Test number
    279399735781
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass60,787 miles (+892)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,787 miles
    Test number
    709718036780
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass59,895 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,895 miles
    Test number
    402862134327
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail59,880 miles (+2,250)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,880 miles
    Test number
    487810738626
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn various suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass57,630 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    57,630 miles
    Test number
    735610777371
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder car at rear corroded

  7. Fail57,622 miles (+5,059)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,622 miles
    Test number
    343101186115
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder car corroded

  8. Pass52,563 miles (+60)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    52,563 miles
    Test number
    680402628187
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail52,503 miles (+2,925)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,503 miles
    Test number
    647842345430
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed at previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass49,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    49,578 miles
    Test number
    979102988933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,576 miles (+6,835)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,576 miles
    Test number
    326449939683
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,741 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    42,741 miles
    Test number
    848194703107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFull floor undersealed

  13. Fail42,686 miles (+593)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,686 miles
    Test number
    383239573113
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded but not with in 30cm of prescribe area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass42,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    282182455830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,093 miles (+1,697)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,093 miles
    Test number
    443181554087
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass40,396 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    40,396 miles
    Test number
    469385965212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass38,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    484434525803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail38,562 miles (+1,936)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    920418831600
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Fail36,626 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,626 miles
    Test number
    308744024295
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass36,626 miles (+4,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    36,626 miles
    Test number
    938514924296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    316072713419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,796 miles (+3,756)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,796 miles
    Test number
    585122113251
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass28,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    28,040 miles
    Test number
    397682422410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,040 miles (+4,037)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,040 miles
    Test number
    385310022280
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass24,003 miles (+3,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,003 miles
    Test number
    199673501241
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  26. Pass20,806 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    20,806 miles
    Test number
    170781700221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,114 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,114 miles
    Test number
    821745899153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass12,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    12,895 miles
    Test number
    932036108279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 BVS

Does L6 BVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 BVS is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 BVS?
The MOT on L6 BVS is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 BVS done?
L6 BVS was recorded at 61,835 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 2,804 miles a year.
Has L6 BVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 BVS has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 BVS 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 L6 BVS find?
L6 BVS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside corroded; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components; suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various bushes, and 1 more.

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