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Mazda MX-5

Turquoise · Petrol · 1994 · 1,590 cc

L77 KBGMOT history

L77 KBG is a turquoise petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Oct 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2025.

L77 KBG turquoise 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 23 May 2026
Mileage
133,119 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 KBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2026
Latest MOT test
24 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 KBG was last recorded at 133,119 miles on 24 May 2025, 7,343 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,776 miles · 24 May 2024
Between the last two tests
7,343 miles
Average per year
3,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,119 miles
  • 2024 – 125,776 miles
  • 2023 – 114,163 miles
  • 2021 – 112,881 miles
  • 2019 – 106,086 miles
  • 2017 – 98,818 miles
  • 2015 – 91,918 miles
  • 2014 – 82,961 miles
  • 2013 – 76,268 miles
  • 2012 – 67,447 miles
  • 2011 – 67,124 miles
  • 2008 – 66,074 miles
  • 2007 – 64,876 miles
  • 2006 – 64,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,119 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and components
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr/osf/nsf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nsf/osf/nsr/osr

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,119 miles (+7,343)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    133,119 miles
    Test number
    290478231161
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and components
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,776 miles (+11,613)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    125,776 miles
    Test number
    393645431044
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,163 miles (+15)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,163 miles
    Test number
    704754299775
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr/osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nsf/osf/nsr/osr (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faces down to the ground (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail114,148 miles (+1,267)1 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,148 miles
    Test number
    552913016059
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr/nsr/osf/nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp nsf/osf/nsr/osr (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faces down to the ground (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass112,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,881 miles
    Test number
    893405637726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail112,881 miles (+6,795)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,881 miles
    Test number
    765228138273
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,086 miles (+13)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,086 miles
    Test number
    846848557467
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail106,073 miles (+7,255)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,073 miles
    Test number
    100613882645
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass98,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,818 miles
    Test number
    372182483459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,818 miles (+6,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,818 miles
    Test number
    154412319239
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass91,918 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,918 miles
    Test number
    447675351459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,917 miles (+8,956)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,917 miles
    Test number
    499976705286
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  13. Pass82,961 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    538425404210
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail82,961 miles (+6,693)2 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,961 miles
    Test number
    316702204229
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass76,268 miles (+8,821)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    76,268 miles
    Test number
    276280693182
    • NoteCentre stop light getting dim
    • NoteO/s/r backing sill getting corroded

  16. Pass67,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,447 miles
    Test number
    677745452043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,447 miles (+323)1 dangerous13 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,447 miles
    Test number
    176134552093
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass67,124 miles (+1,050)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,124 miles
    Test number
    485347071054
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside caliper sticking slightly

  19. Pass66,074 miles (+1,198)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    66,074 miles
    Test number
    142451288234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear fog loose

  20. Pass64,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    564353257248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    291541376202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail64,876 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    571680876284
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Questions about L77 KBG

Does L77 KBG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 KBG expired on 23 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 KBG?
The MOT on L77 KBG expired on 23 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 KBG done?
L77 KBG was recorded at 133,119 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2025, an average of 3,658 miles a year.
Has L77 KBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 KBG has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L77 KBG 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 L77 KBG find?
L77 KBG passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; corrosion to underside and components; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section joint, and 1 more.

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