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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

L7 FBNMOT history

L7 FBN is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 54,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

L7 FBN black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
54,804 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 FBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 FBN was last recorded at 54,804 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 3,188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2014: 3,374 miles, lower than 25,459 miles on 11 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
51,616 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,188 miles
Average per year
2,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,804 miles
  • 2024 – 51,616 miles
  • 2023 – 48,913 miles
  • 2022 – 45,837 miles
  • 2021 – 41,457 miles
  • 2020 – 38,628 miles
  • 2019 – 33,022 miles
  • 2018 – 21,632 miles
  • 2017 – 14,321 miles
  • 2016 – 13,323 miles
  • 2014 – 7,710 miles
  • 2013 – 25,459 miles
  • 2012 – 25,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,804 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,804 miles (+3,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    54,804 miles
    Test number
    427998962064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass51,616 miles (+2,703)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    51,616 miles
    Test number
    404097060985
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass48,913 miles (+3,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    48,913 miles
    Test number
    486591557578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass45,837 miles (+4,380)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    45,837 miles
    Test number
    792904840052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass41,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    291995134315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,457 miles (+2,829)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,457 miles
    Test number
    461680157789
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass38,628 miles (+5,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    38,628 miles
    Test number
    487676764032
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with lowering suspension kit

  8. Pass33,022 miles (+11,390)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    33,022 miles
    Test number
    811759674664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,632 miles (+7,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    21,632 miles
    Test number
    257205275258
    • AdvisorySli8ght play o/s/r anti roll bar link

  10. Pass14,321 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    14,321 miles
    Test number
    182663666462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,023 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    14,023 miles
    Test number
    414191869120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass13,323 miles (+1,209)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    13,323 miles
    Test number
    449123004317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,114 miles (+4,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    12,114 miles
    Test number
    108853528167
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryLarge undertrays fitted restricting visibility

  14. Pass7,710 miles (+4,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,710 miles
    Test number
    557576244326
    • NoteNs wiper blade split
    • NoteOsr tyre slightly cracked

  15. Pass3,374 miles (-22,085)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    3,374 miles
    Test number
    288196604086
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNsf tyre wearing bald on inner edge & wearing low on outer edge, tyre tread also cracked
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing bald on inner edge. tyre tread also cracked.

  16. Pass25,459 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    418161113066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,386 miles (+1,080)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,386 miles
    Test number
    655445982213
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces.
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight cuts in outer sidewall.
    • NoteUndertrays fitted restricting view of some components.

  18. Pass24,306 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    24,306 miles
    Test number
    316986132409
    • NoteBoth sides front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
    • NoteSlight cuts in near side front tyre outer sidewall

Questions about L7 FBN

Does L7 FBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 FBN is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L7 FBN?
The MOT on L7 FBN is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 FBN done?
L7 FBN was recorded at 54,804 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 2,293 miles a year.
Has L7 FBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 FBN has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L7 FBN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 FBN find?
L7 FBN passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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