MAZDA MX-5 B5LAJ has 21 MOTs

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This 2007 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 108,809 miles 9 months ago on Friday 7th November 2025 at 14:51.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Sunday 15th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

B5LAJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 2026108,809 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - General Underbody Corrosion
  3. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 2025108,805 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - General Underbody Corrosion
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective Misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Front Outer Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm Both Tyres Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 202415TH NOVEMBER 2025108,063 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - General Underbody Corrosion
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Cracking Between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Central Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202315TH NOVEMBER 2024106,681 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MINOR - Central Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2023106,678 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
  2. MINOR - Central Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Tyres Worn On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 202215TH NOVEMBER 2023105,720 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Central Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202115TH NOVEMBER 2022104,036 MI
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202015TH NOVEMBER 2021102,662 MI
PASSED9TH MAY 201915TH NOVEMBER 202099,508 MI
FAILED9TH MAY 201999,508 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure And Impairing Directional Stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED16TH MAY 201815TH MAY 201996,467 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 201723RD JUNE 201891,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED6TH JUNE 201623RD JUNE 201786,768 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH MAY 201523RD JUNE 201678,792 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED30TH MAY 201423RD JUNE 201571,099 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED3RD JUNE 201323RD JUNE 201463,471 MI
PASSED19TH JUNE 201223RD JUNE 201356,955 MI
FAILED19TH JUNE 201256,955 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED23RD JUNE 201123RD JUNE 201249,252 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED16TH JUNE 201023RD JUNE 201140,654 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
FAILED16TH JUNE 201040,654 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B5LAJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

B5LAJ MOT Comments

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B5LAJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 108,809 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,045 miles

B5LAJ FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration B5LAJ was manufactured on Saturday 23rd June 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 108,809 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 6,045 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B5LAJ has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 32 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 4 Major, 3 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does B5LAJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 18th August 2026 B5LAJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B5LAJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 18th August 2026 B5LAJ does have Tax. Read more

When does B5LAJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for B5LAJ will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B5LAJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for B5LAJ will expire in 3 months on Sunday 15th November 2026. Read more

When did B5LAJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B5LAJ was on Friday 7th November 2025 at 14:51. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B5LAJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for B5LAJ we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B5LAJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for B5LAJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B5LAJ?

B5LAJ is registered as a 2007 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has B5LAJ done?

The odometer reading for B5LAJ at the last MOT in November 2025 was 108,809 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,045 miles per year. Read more

How old is B5LAJ?

The vehicle B5LAJ was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 23rd June 2007. Read more

What colour is B5LAJ?

The official colour of B5LAJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does B5LAJ have?

B5LAJ has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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