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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

LR11 FRLMOT history

LR11 FRL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 68,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LR11 FRL 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 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
68,332 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 FRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
4 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 FRL was last recorded at 68,332 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,929 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
403 miles
Average per year
4,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,332 miles
  • 2025 – 67,929 miles
  • 2024 – 67,336 miles
  • 2023 – 64,923 miles
  • 2022 – 59,772 miles
  • 2021 – 59,687 miles
  • 2020 – 53,369 miles
  • 2019 – 51,660 miles
  • 2018 – 47,707 miles
  • 2017 – 39,482 miles
  • 2016 – 32,434 miles
  • 2015 – 24,986 miles
  • 2014 – 17,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,332 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 13 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,332 miles (+403)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    68,332 miles
    Test number
    212547607006
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass67,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    404461094460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail67,929 miles (+593)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    981332888280
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass67,336 miles (+2,413)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,336 miles
    Test number
    348214175740
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass64,923 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    64,923 miles
    Test number
    397338832428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,772 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    730795925735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass59,687 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,687 miles
    Test number
    594247438545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass57,844 miles (+241)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    731511037338
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail57,603 miles (+4,234)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    752775298651
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass53,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    53,369 miles
    Test number
    429605297549
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F lower arm front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F upper arm front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front brake back plates / rear subframe & suspension & rear underbody
  11. Fail53,367 miles (+1,707)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,367 miles
    Test number
    428164552418
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F lower arm front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/F & N/S/F upper arm front & rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front brake back plates / rear subframe & suspension & rear underbody
  12. Pass51,660 miles (+3,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,660 miles
    Test number
    137374386266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass47,707 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,707 miles
    Test number
    257282727633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,482 miles (+7,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,482 miles
    Test number
    539975123895
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre repair inflation sealant expired
  15. Pass32,434 miles (+7,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,434 miles
    Test number
    665539753685
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass24,986 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,986 miles
    Test number
    125827010237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    17,757 miles
    Test number
    729216384271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 FRL

Does LR11 FRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 FRL is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 FRL?
The MOT on LR11 FRL is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 FRL done?
LR11 FRL was recorded at 68,332 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,500 miles a year.
Has LR11 FRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 FRL has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR11 FRL 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 LR11 FRL find?
LR11 FRL passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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