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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc

LS11 BYJMOT history

LS11 BYJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 51,681 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LS11 BYJ silver 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
51,681 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS11 BYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS11 BYJ was last recorded at 51,681 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 4,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,830 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,851 miles
Average per year
3,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,681 miles
  • 2025 – 46,830 miles
  • 2024 – 42,495 miles
  • 2023 – 40,085 miles
  • 2022 – 38,097 miles
  • 2021 – 35,000 miles
  • 2020 – 31,275 miles
  • 2019 – 27,651 miles
  • 2018 – 23,805 miles
  • 2017 – 21,648 miles
  • 2016 – 19,513 miles
  • 2015 – 15,530 miles
  • 2014 – 10,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,681 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,681 miles (+4,851)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    301523936914
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Pass46,830 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,830 miles
    Test number
    595036141569
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Fail46,829 miles (+4,334)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,829 miles
    Test number
    703418858457
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  4. Pass42,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    337730368019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,495 miles (+2,410)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,495 miles
    Test number
    258702663678
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  6. Pass40,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    553073591004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail40,085 miles (+1,988)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,085 miles
    Test number
    935387426540
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass38,097 miles (+3,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,097 miles
    Test number
    433999464003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    888809949629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,000 miles (+3,725)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    939014871851
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass31,275 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    177195382555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  12. Fail31,275 miles (+3,624)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    716289730191
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Pass27,651 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,651 miles
    Test number
    991328190127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,805 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    23,805 miles
    Test number
    345541074050
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail23,803 miles (+2,155)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,803 miles
    Test number
    947357839883
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass21,648 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    21,648 miles
    Test number
    972327625913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,513 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,513 miles
    Test number
    189175474275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,530 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,530 miles
    Test number
    489763375176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    10,634 miles
    Test number
    449339524184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS11 BYJ

Does LS11 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS11 BYJ is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS11 BYJ?
The MOT on LS11 BYJ is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS11 BYJ done?
LS11 BYJ was recorded at 51,681 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,323 miles a year.
Has LS11 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS11 BYJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS11 BYJ 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 LS11 BYJ find?
LS11 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; suspension components corroded.

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