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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L103 SWUMOT history

L103 SWU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,774 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

L103 SWU 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,774 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L103 SWU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L103 SWU was last recorded at 111,774 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Nov 2011: 75,719 miles, lower than 115,888 miles on 9 Nov 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,972 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,802 miles
Average per year
695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,774 miles
  • 2025 – 109,972 miles
  • 2024 – 108,470 miles
  • 2023 – 107,098 miles
  • 2022 – 105,040 miles
  • 2021 – 102,523 miles
  • 2020 – 100,445 miles
  • 2019 – 97,819 miles
  • 2018 – 96,213 miles
  • 2017 – 94,251 miles
  • 2016 – 91,246 miles
  • 2015 – 88,875 miles
  • 2014 – 86,822 miles
  • 2013 – 81,275 miles
  • 2011 – 75,719 miles
  • 2010 – 115,888 miles
  • 2009 – 110,164 miles
  • 2008 – 99,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,774 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light inop
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns os tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance

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.

  • Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,774 miles (+1,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    850662943047
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear stop light inop
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns os tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance

  2. Pass109,972 miles (+1,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,972 miles
    Test number
    227723912751
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,470 miles (+1,372)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    108,470 miles
    Test number
    602196465944
    • AdvisoryFront head lamps product on the lenses both ns os
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear lamps product on the lenses both ns os
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass107,098 miles (+2,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    107,098 miles
    Test number
    477922207905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing inner outer edges 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass105,040 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    770617392705
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sensor wiring deteriorating

  6. Fail105,040 miles (+2,517)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    635343331175
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust sensor wiring deteriorating

  7. Pass102,523 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    506194940448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,445 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,445 miles
    Test number
    573641321925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass97,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,819 miles
    Test number
    271702154298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail97,819 miles (+1,606)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,819 miles
    Test number
    275390434825
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass96,213 miles (+1,962)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    716815359519
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED

  12. Pass94,251 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,251 miles
    Test number
    209815792025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,246 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,246 miles
    Test number
    128467076102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,875 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,875 miles
    Test number
    699254455151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,859 miles (+2,037)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,859 miles
    Test number
    247156125106
    • DangerousBrake effort check not done.
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUpper centre stop lamp inop.

  16. Pass86,822 miles (+1,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    86,822 miles
    Test number
    879552524139
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail85,717 miles (+4,442)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,717 miles
    Test number
    929275214135
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,275 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,275 miles
    Test number
    775868623176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,261 miles (+5,542)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,261 miles
    Test number
    505513823116
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass75,719 miles (-40,169)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,719 miles
    Test number
    355296421304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,888 miles (+5,724)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    115,888 miles
    Test number
    851763010348
    • NoteThe foot and hand brake effort recorded at the n/s/r is lower than would be expected

  22. Fail110,164 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    513753429344
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  23. Pass110,164 miles (+10,692)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    580703729393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    223640618398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L103 SWU

Does L103 SWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L103 SWU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L103 SWU?
The MOT on L103 SWU is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L103 SWU done?
L103 SWU was recorded at 111,774 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 695 miles a year.
Has L103 SWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L103 SWU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L103 SWU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L103 SWU find?
L103 SWU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: central rear stop light inop; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns os tyres wearing on edges; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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