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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

L99 RLLMOT history

L99 RLL is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L99 RLL 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 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,401 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 RLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 RLL was last recorded at 70,401 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,135 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
2,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,401 miles
  • 2025 – 70,135 miles
  • 2024 – 68,556 miles
  • 2023 – 68,082 miles
  • 2022 – 66,763 miles
  • 2021 – 65,760 miles
  • 2020 – 64,482 miles
  • 2019 – 61,245 miles
  • 2018 – 58,921 miles
  • 2017 – 55,031 miles
  • 2016 – 49,764 miles
  • 2015 – 44,389 miles
  • 2014 – 41,193 miles
  • 2013 – 37,195 miles
  • 2012 – 36,610 miles
  • 2011 – 32,137 miles
  • 2010 – 28,932 miles
  • 2009 – 22,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,401 miles
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,401 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    599213840032
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  2. Pass70,135 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,135 miles
    Test number
    424641766220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,556 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    68,556 miles
    Test number
    619095971937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,521 miles (+439)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,521 miles
    Test number
    568006578869
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass68,082 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    68,082 miles
    Test number
    503038837519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,763 miles (+1,003)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,763 miles
    Test number
    927097775436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass65,760 miles (+1,278)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,760 miles
    Test number
    253767171355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,482 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,482 miles
    Test number
    481494137805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,245 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,245 miles
    Test number
    333895921872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,921 miles (+3,890)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    512673237783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,031 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    129064338585
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on the nearside front tyre

  12. Pass49,764 miles (+72)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,764 miles
    Test number
    189907019381
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Fail49,692 miles (+5,303)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,692 miles
    Test number
    195389146688
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass44,389 miles (+3,196)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    188060375020
    • NoteRear anti roll bar drop link dust covers perished
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  15. Pass41,193 miles (+40)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,193 miles
    Test number
    369136974066
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  16. Fail41,153 miles (+3,958)6 failures2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,153 miles
    Test number
    646612264074
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMIL light on
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  17. Pass37,195 miles (+585)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,195 miles
    Test number
    185931853469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,610 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,610 miles
    Test number
    157260662430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,137 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    32,137 miles
    Test number
    796944751064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,932 miles (+6,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,932 miles
    Test number
    992217550064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass22,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,831 miles
    Test number
    571388659048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 RLL

Does L99 RLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 RLL is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 RLL?
The MOT on L99 RLL is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 RLL done?
L99 RLL was recorded at 70,401 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,720 miles a year.
Has L99 RLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 RLL has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 RLL 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 L99 RLL find?
L99 RLL passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front subframe corroded.

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