MAZDA MX-5 L1BUA has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 4 months ago on Monday 12th January 2026 at 15:36.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Monday 11th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

L1BUA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH JANUARY 2027
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2026
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202510TH JANUARY 2026
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202410TH JANUARY 2025
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202310TH JANUARY 202483,473 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Area's Of Repair Coated
FAILED11TH JANUARY 202383,473 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Area's Of Repair Coated
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED1ST JULY 202283,439 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH JUNE 202113TH JULY 202280,425 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED28TH JUNE 202180,422 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH JULY 202013TH JULY 202177,797 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wipers Worn
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - All Underbody And Both Sills (full Length) Corroded
FAILED8TH JULY 202077,776 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wipers Worn
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - All Underbody And Both Sills (full Length) Corroded
PASSED28TH JUNE 201914TH JANUARY 202173,487 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 201814TH JULY 201967,436 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 201714TH JULY 201861,812 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 201614TH JULY 201755,415 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 201514TH JULY 201648,403 MI
PASSED14TH JULY 201414TH JULY 201542,160 MI
PASSED9TH JULY 201314TH JULY 201433,725 MI
PASSED3RD JULY 201214TH JULY 201325,651 MI
FAILED3RD JULY 201225,651 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure (2.4.g.1)
PASSED8TH JULY 201114TH JULY 201220,827 MI
PASSED26TH JUNE 201014TH JULY 201118,104 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 200914TH JULY 201014,005 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L1BUA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

L1BUA MOT Comments

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L1BUA Mileage

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L1BUA FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration L1BUA was manufactured on Friday 14th July 2006 so it is currently 20 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 , so this Mazda has travelled an average of 0 per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L1BUA has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 22 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 10 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 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 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does L1BUA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 L1BUA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L1BUA Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 L1BUA does have Tax. Read more

When does L1BUA Tax expire?

The current Tax for L1BUA will expire in 2 months on Wednesday 1st July 2026. 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 L1BUA MOT expire?

The current MOT for L1BUA will expire in 8 months on Monday 11th January 2027. Read more

When did L1BUA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L1BUA was on Monday 12th January 2026 at 15:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L1BUA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for L1BUA we can see 17 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 L1BUA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for L1BUA we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L1BUA?

L1BUA is registered as a 2006 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has L1BUA done?

The odometer reading for L1BUA at the last MOT in January 2026 was . 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. Read more

How old is L1BUA?

The vehicle L1BUA was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 14th July 2006. Read more

What colour is L1BUA?

The official colour of L1BUA is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does L1BUA have?

L1BUA has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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