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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L96 LNBMOT history

L96 LNB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 137,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

L96 LNB red 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,229 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,515 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 LNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 LNB was last recorded at 137,229 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,725 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
504 miles
Average per year
2,515 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,229 miles
  • 2024 – 136,725 miles
  • 2023 – 136,507 miles
  • 2022 – 136,414 miles
  • 2020 – 125,460 miles
  • 2019 – 110,803 miles
  • 2016 – 108,893 miles
  • 2015 – 95,973 miles
  • 2014 – 95,446 miles
  • 2013 – 94,048 miles
  • 2012 – 93,793 miles
  • 2011 – 93,769 miles
  • 2010 – 93,337 miles
  • 2009 – 92,343 miles
  • 2008 – 91,736 miles
  • 2007 – 90,598 miles
  • 2006 – 87,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,229 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,229 miles (+504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,229 miles
    Test number
    497339366440
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass136,725 miles (+218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,725 miles
    Test number
    132287690899
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,507 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,507 miles
    Test number
    933836433521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,414 miles (+10,954)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,414 miles
    Test number
    153016546344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,460 miles (+14,657)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,460 miles
    Test number
    563213926034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside main chassis damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside main chassis damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass110,803 miles (+1,910)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,803 miles
    Test number
    552317132429
    • AdvisoryFront and rear steering and suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside body panel corroded above passanger door: hinge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body panel corroded above Driver's door: hinge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,893 miles (+12,920)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,893 miles
    Test number
    813701814999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed slightly twisted (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll prescribed areas corroded
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel slight binding
    • AdvisorySigns of rear drive shafts rubbing on shock absorber
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle corroded

  8. Pass95,973 miles (+527)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    95,973 miles
    Test number
    665935725235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion ro inside edges of both front brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to os rear suspension coil spring
    • NoteGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel long
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate
    • NoteWelding repair made to rear of os outer sill

  9. Pass95,446 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,446 miles
    Test number
    717050234292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
    • NoteGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel long
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate
    • NoteWelding repair made to rear of os outer sill

  10. Fail95,446 miles (+1,398)3 repaired1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,446 miles
    Test number
    826260934268
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs
    • NoteGeneral under vehicle corrosion
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel long
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteSome deterioration to rear number plate
    • NoteWelding repair made to rear of os outer sill

  11. Pass94,048 miles (+255)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    94,048 miles
    Test number
    557270783176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split
    • NoteUnderside vehicle corroded
    • NoteWeld repairs to vehicle

  12. Pass93,793 miles (+24)12 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,793 miles
    Test number
    436578072178
    • NoteAll brake flexi hoses perished
    • NoteBoth sills corroded
    • NoteBrake fluid below max
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront and rear anti roll bars heavily corroded
    • NoteHeadlight aims on upper limits
    • NoteParking brake travel long
    • NoteRear chassis corroded
    • NoteRear subframe heavily corroded
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded
    • NoteWeld repairs to offside sill
    • NoteWeld repais to underside of vehicle

  13. Pass93,769 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    348659301177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  14. Fail93,769 miles (+432)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,769 miles
    Test number
    396758801113
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  15. Pass93,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,337 miles
    Test number
    103739970030
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail93,337 miles (+994)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,337 miles
    Test number
    194509570477
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside sill corroded
    • NoteParking brake travel long

  17. Pass92,343 miles (+607)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    92,343 miles
    Test number
    602371409130
    • NoteBrake fluid below maximum
    • NoteHandbrake travel long
    • NoteNearside headlamp on upper limit
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc in poor condition
    • NoteOffside rear sill rusty
    • NoteOil around steering rack
    • NoteRear crossmemeber corroded
    • NoteRear fuel pipes corroded

  18. Pass91,736 miles (+1,138)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,736 miles
    Test number
    662960618129
    • NoteBrake fluid below maximum
    • NoteRear sub frame rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  19. Pass90,598 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    140303987434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,539 miles (+2,682)2 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,539 miles
    Test number
    993646777068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBrake fluid below maximum
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear brake discs warn
    • NoteOffside seal rusty
    • NoteOil around steering rack
    • NoteRear sub frame rusty
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteVeichle rusty

  21. Pass87,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    160801886464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail87,857 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,857 miles
    Test number
    594501786014
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteStearing rack gaters perished

Questions about L96 LNB

Does L96 LNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L96 LNB is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L96 LNB?
The MOT on L96 LNB is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L96 LNB done?
L96 LNB was recorded at 137,229 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 2,515 miles a year.
Has L96 LNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 LNB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on L96 LNB 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 L96 LNB find?
L96 LNB passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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