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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

1950 LWMOT history

1950 LW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 49,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

1950 LW blue 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,523 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1950 LW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

1950 LW was last recorded at 49,523 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,392 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
131 miles
Average per year
1,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,523 miles
  • 2025 – 49,392 miles
  • 2024 – 48,780 miles
  • 2023 – 47,955 miles
  • 2022 – 46,832 miles
  • 2021 – 45,977 miles
  • 2020 – 45,118 miles
  • 2019 – 43,837 miles
  • 2018 – 41,776 miles
  • 2017 – 37,088 miles
  • 2016 – 36,418 miles
  • 2015 – 35,859 miles
  • 2014 – 35,326 miles
  • 2013 – 33,466 miles
  • 2012 – 31,494 miles
  • 2011 – 28,312 miles
  • 2010 – 25,201 miles
  • 2009 – 18,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,523 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryO/S & N/S rear inner sills slightly corroded/undersealed
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,523 miles (+131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,523 miles
    Test number
    347874065480
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/S & N/S rear inner sills slightly corroded/undersealed
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass49,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    49,392 miles
    Test number
    422447550719
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all O/S/R & N/S/R lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail49,388 miles (+608)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,388 miles
    Test number
    474732643444
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated both front & N/S/R (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S/F & N/S/F (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all O/S/R & N/S/R lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R inner sills under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing
  4. Pass48,780 miles (+825)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    48,780 miles
    Test number
    117063350341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.45mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass47,955 miles (+1,123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    47,955 miles
    Test number
    114316104546
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak from expansion bottle overflow due to bottle overfilled
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass46,832 miles (+855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    46,832 miles
    Test number
    540423053938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass45,977 miles (+859)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    45,977 miles
    Test number
    289656052755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass45,118 miles (+1,281)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,118 miles
    Test number
    974260568500
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear perished & split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside screen wash jet poor aim
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers slightly poor at clearing
  9. Pass43,837 miles (+2,061)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,837 miles
    Test number
    689078718781
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/R & N/S/R (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyre valves slightly perished
    • AdvisoryAll tyres have small cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber dust boots split & in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear inner sills under vehicle
  10. Pass41,776 miles (+4,688)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,776 miles
    Test number
    162121480997
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass37,088 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    280749637178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,418 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,418 miles
    Test number
    690297051405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,859 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,859 miles
    Test number
    628263964482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,326 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,326 miles
    Test number
    379163074224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,466 miles (+1,972)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,466 miles
    Test number
    427634263289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,494 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,494 miles
    Test number
    385373372261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,312 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,312 miles
    Test number
    785873051240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,201 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,201 miles
    Test number
    314273550271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,713 miles
    Test number
    491522169278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1950 LW

What vehicle is registration 1950 LW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1950 LW on a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 1950 LW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1950 LW is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 1950 LW?
The MOT on 1950 LW is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1950 LW done?
1950 LW was recorded at 49,523 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 1,826 miles a year.
Has 1950 LW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1950 LW has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on 1950 LW 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 1950 LW find?
1950 LW passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; o/s & n/s rear inner sills slightly corroded/undersealed; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear.

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