Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc
L70 AKBMOT history
L70 AKB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 47,625 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 47,625 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,483 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L70 AKB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 30 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L70 AKB was last recorded at 47,625 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 15 May 2019: 33,413 miles, lower than 50,991 miles on 11 May 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 45,958 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,667 miles
- Average per year
- 2,483 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,625 miles
- 2025 – 45,958 miles
- 2024 – 44,483 miles
- 2023 – 42,530 miles
- 2022 – 40,610 miles
- 2021 – 38,278 miles
- 2020 – 35,987 miles
- 2019 – 33,413 miles
- 2018 – 50,991 miles
- 2017 – 28,398 miles
- 2016 – 25,596 miles
- 2015 – 22,097 miles
- 2014 – 18,875 miles
- 2013 – 15,471 miles
- 2012 – 11,929 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,625 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,625 miles (+1,667)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 47,625 miles
- Test number
- 820141483797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,958 miles (+1,475)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 45,958 miles
- Test number
- 774517067079
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass44,483 miles (+1,953)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 44,483 miles
- Test number
- 467787256620
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,530 miles (+1,920)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 42,530 miles
- Test number
- 940996442353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,610 miles (+2,332)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 40,610 miles
- Test number
- 287600820333
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,278 miles (+2,291)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 38,278 miles
- Test number
- 839327025993
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass35,987 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 35,987 miles
- Test number
- 248249833218
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the middle (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail35,987 miles (+2,574)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,987 miles
- Test number
- 990235304256
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in the middle (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass33,413 miles (-17,578)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 33,413 miles
- Test number
- 830044000513
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush start de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,991 miles (+20,044)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2019
- Odometer
- 50,991 miles
- Test number
- 348371041195
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- 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)
Fail30,947 miles (+2,549)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,947 miles
- Test number
- 854660849161
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- 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)
Pass28,398 miles (+119)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 28,398 miles
- Test number
- 783552124562
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail28,279 miles (+2,683)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,279 miles
- Test number
- 855360791640
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass25,596 miles (+82)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 25,596 miles
- Test number
- 360248241664
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail25,514 miles (+3,417)3 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,514 miles
- Test number
- 762689840666
- DangerousFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper holed and has sharp protruding edges (6.1.C.1)
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem split (4.1.D.1e)
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem split (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryCentre Front windscreen has stone chip
- AdvisoryRear both rear brakes binding
Pass22,097 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 22,097 miles
- Test number
- 127739975051
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail22,095 miles (+3,220)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,095 miles
- Test number
- 169729975081
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass18,875 miles (+3,404)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 18,875 miles
- Test number
- 548530484021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,471 miles (+3,542)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 15,471 miles
- Test number
- 689400363089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 11,929 miles
- Test number
- 757508462073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L70 AKB
- Does L70 AKB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 AKB is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L70 AKB?
- The MOT on L70 AKB is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L70 AKB done?
- L70 AKB was recorded at 47,625 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,483 miles a year.
- Has L70 AKB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L70 AKB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on L70 AKB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L70 AKB find?
- L70 AKB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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