MAZDA MX-5 L4GEK has 25 MOTs

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This 2004 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 87,968 miles 3 weeks ago on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 15:32.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 3rd June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026.

L4GEK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD JUNE 202787,968 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND JUNE 202687,968 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST MAY 20251ST MAY 202678,865 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamps Have Good Beam Pattern But Low Output
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All Suspension Arms Front Rear Lower And Rear Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Rear Out Sills Corroded But Withstanding Thumb Pressure At Time Of Test
FAILED29TH APRIL 202578,864 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Headlamps Have Good Beam Pattern But Low Output
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened All Suspension Arms Front Rear Lower And Rear Upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Out Sills Corroded But Withstanding Thumb Pressure At Time Of Test
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD APRIL 20241ST MAY 202572,631 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside 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 Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND MAY 20231ST MAY 202472,615 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED21ST MARCH 202214TH APRIL 202371,169 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED15TH APRIL 202114TH APRIL 202268,616 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH MARCH 202168,489 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested (1.2.1 (g))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Hydraulic Brake Calliper Leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded
PASSED26TH MARCH 20203RD APRIL 202166,687 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Wheel Arch Area Corroded
PASSED27TH MARCH 20193RD APRIL 202064,491 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20183RD APRIL 201961,671 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20173RD APRIL 201860,868 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 20163RD APRIL 201759,115 MI
PASSED1ST APRIL 20153RD APRIL 201658,053 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20143RD APRIL 201554,729 MI
FAILED29TH AUGUST 201350,870 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201328TH AUGUST 201450,870 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.2.6)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED2ND APRIL 20126TH APRIL 201345,576 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)
PASSED1ST APRIL 20116TH APRIL 201241,525 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 20106TH APRIL 201137,769 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
FAILED1ST APRIL 201037,768 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED27TH MARCH 200926TH MARCH 201032,221 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED24TH MARCH 200823RD MARCH 200928,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 20073RD MARCH 200821,955 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L4GEK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

L4GEK MOT Comments

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L4GEK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,968 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,999 miles

L4GEK FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration L4GEK was manufactured on Wednesday 3rd March 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 87,968 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,999 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L4GEK has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 53 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 8 Major, 0 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 1 month on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does L4GEK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 L4GEK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L4GEK Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 26th June 2026 L4GEK does have Tax. Read more

When does L4GEK Tax expire?

The current Tax for L4GEK will expire in 1 month on Saturday 1st August 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 L4GEK MOT expire?

The current MOT for L4GEK will expire in 11 months on Thursday 3rd June 2027. Read more

When did L4GEK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L4GEK was on Thursday 4th June 2026 at 15:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L4GEK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for L4GEK 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 L4GEK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for L4GEK we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L4GEK?

L4GEK is registered as a 2004 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has L4GEK done?

The odometer reading for L4GEK at the last MOT in June 2026 was 87,968 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 3,999 miles per year. Read more

How old is L4GEK?

The vehicle L4GEK was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 3rd March 2004. Read more

What colour is L4GEK?

The official colour of L4GEK is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does L4GEK have?

L4GEK has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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