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This 1994 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,679 miles 1 month ago on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 13:50.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

L16SKE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 2027130,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202520TH MARCH 2026129,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED11TH MAY 202410TH MAY 2025127,781 MI
FAILED7TH MAY 2024127,761 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Indicator Lens Slghtly Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions - Engine Idle Speed Too High (8.2.1.2 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED1ST MAY 2024127,758 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions - Engine Idle Speed Too High (8.2.1.2 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Indicator Lens Slghtly Loose
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH APRIL 20227TH APRIL 2023127,728 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s/r Outer Sill Rusty.put Not Weak
  2. MINOR - Nearside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH MARCH 202115TH MARCH 2022122,283 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED16TH MARCH 2021122,283 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202014TH MARCH 2021121,398 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
PASSED15TH MARCH 201914TH MARCH 2020120,564 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201822ND FEBRUARY 2019118,800 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Repaired, But Not Inappropriately (3.5.1n)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Repaired, But Not Inappropriately (3.5.1n)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20179TH FEBRUARY 2018117,999 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20169TH FEBRUARY 2017117,554 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED6TH FEBRUARY 2016117,554 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Squirting Too High (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Damaged And Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20159TH FEBRUARY 2016116,486 MI
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20142ND OCTOBER 2015116,461 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 2014116,434 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Cracked (2.4.g.1)
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201331ST JULY 2014116,180 MI
PASSED28TH JULY 201227TH JULY 2013114,858 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED26TH JULY 2012114,857 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Rubber Mounting Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED21ST MAY 201125TH MAY 2012114,053 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 201025TH MAY 2011113,100 MI
FAILED12TH JULY 2009110,045 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED12TH JULY 200911TH JULY 2010110,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
FAILED17TH JUNE 2009110,044 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED4TH JUNE 20083RD JUNE 2009108,099 MI
FAILED2ND JUNE 2008108,099 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Insecure (2.4.g.1)
PASSED30TH MAY 200729TH MAY 2008104,609 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 2007104,604 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Cracked (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 200521ST OCTOBER 2006102,037 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L16SKE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

L16SKE MOT Comments

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L16SKE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,679 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,084 miles

L16SKE FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration L16SKE was manufactured on Saturday 31st December 1994 so it is currently 31 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 130,679 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 4,084 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L16SKE has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 63 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 8 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 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 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does L16SKE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 L16SKE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L16SKE Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 L16SKE does have Tax. Read more

When does L16SKE Tax expire?

The current Tax for L16SKE will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 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 L16SKE MOT expire?

The current MOT for L16SKE will expire in 11 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did L16SKE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L16SKE was on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 13:50. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L16SKE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L16SKE we can see 20 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 L16SKE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for L16SKE we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L16SKE?

L16SKE is registered as a 1994 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has L16SKE done?

The odometer reading for L16SKE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 130,679 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 4,084 miles per year. Read more

How old is L16SKE?

The vehicle L16SKE was manufactured in 1994 so it is currently 31 years old. It was first registered on Friday 7th October 1994. Read more

What colour is L16SKE?

The official colour of L16SKE is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does L16SKE have?

L16SKE has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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