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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L7 BBRMOT history

L7 BBR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L7 BBR black 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 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,404 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BBR was last recorded at 92,404 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,827 miles · 23 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
577 miles
Average per year
542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,404 miles
  • 2025 – 91,827 miles
  • 2024 – 90,887 miles
  • 2023 – 90,351 miles
  • 2022 – 89,615 miles
  • 2021 – 89,025 miles
  • 2016 – 89,000 miles
  • 2015 – 88,895 miles
  • 2014 – 88,355 miles
  • 2013 – 87,632 miles
  • 2012 – 87,041 miles
  • 2011 – 86,282 miles
  • 2010 – 85,445 miles
  • 2009 – 84,654 miles
  • 2008 – 82,578 miles
  • 2006 – 81,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,404 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,404 miles (+577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,404 miles
    Test number
    636441491901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,827 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    539742313379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,816 miles (+929)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,816 miles
    Test number
    966713413990
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass90,887 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    90,887 miles
    Test number
    224434688618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,351 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,351 miles
    Test number
    437717328471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,615 miles (+590)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    89,615 miles
    Test number
    527319832277
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass89,025 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,025 miles
    Test number
    197655291025
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear Fuel Pipes
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body Wing Corroded Holed
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle & Components Covered In Underseal / Paint

  8. Fail89,025 miles (+25)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,025 miles
    Test number
    822065451322
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due To Major Exhaust Gases Leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Exhaust Pipe Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded Front To Rear Fuel Pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Wearing Bald On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body Wing Corroded Holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle & Components Covered In Underseal / Paint

  9. Pass89,000 miles (+105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,000 miles
    Test number
    814491830859
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brakes binding slightly

  10. Pass88,895 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,895 miles
    Test number
    565502865127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,355 miles (+723)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,355 miles
    Test number
    326960554150
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brakes binding slightly

  12. Pass87,632 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    155693343131
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front brakes binding slightly

  13. Fail87,632 miles (+591)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,632 miles
    Test number
    258763143148
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front brakes binding slightly

  14. Pass87,041 miles (+759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,041 miles
    Test number
    106280872178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass86,282 miles (+837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,282 miles
    Test number
    647295241130
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty

  16. Pass85,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    224681370074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,445 miles (+791)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,445 miles
    Test number
    134951970029
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass84,654 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    200846069021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,578 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    611381958079
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on offside rear sill
    • NoteTax disc out of date

  20. Fail82,578 miles (+653)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    351374048058
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on offside rear sill
    • NoteTax disc out of date

  21. Pass81,925 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    81,925 miles
    Test number
    193593356305
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs starting to corrode. † † † † † † † † † †
    • NoteWiper blades poor.

Questions about L7 BBR

Does L7 BBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 BBR is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 BBR?
The MOT on L7 BBR is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 BBR done?
L7 BBR was recorded at 92,404 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 542 miles a year.
Has L7 BBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BBR has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 BBR 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 L7 BBR find?
L7 BBR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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