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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L108 EBWMOT history

L108 EBW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 144,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

L108 EBW red 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
144,842 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L108 EBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L108 EBW was last recorded at 144,842 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 1,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2014: 122,448 miles, lower than 124,484 miles on 15 Mar 2014.

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
143,831 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,011 miles
Average per year
2,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,842 miles
  • 2025 – 143,831 miles
  • 2024 – 142,570 miles
  • 2023 – 140,349 miles
  • 2015 – 133,075 miles
  • 2014 – 122,448 miles
  • 2012 – 122,731 miles
  • 2011 – 117,906 miles
  • 2010 – 110,186 miles
  • 2009 – 107,843 miles
  • 2008 – 102,298 miles
  • 2007 – 94,393 miles
  • 2006 – 85,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,842 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    144,842 miles
    Test number
    700532374377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,831 miles (+1,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,831 miles
    Test number
    873085055838
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper loose on corners
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid on brake caliper

  3. Pass142,570 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,570 miles
    Test number
    271059453518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,349 miles (+7,274)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,349 miles
    Test number
    375028818280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,075 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    133,075 miles
    Test number
    819292985090
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth sills corroded

  6. Fail133,068 miles (+10,620)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,068 miles
    Test number
    997932585005
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth sills corroded

  7. Pass122,448 miles (-2,036)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    122,448 miles
    Test number
    956386374001
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NotePower steering pipes copper greased
    • NoteSills not fully checked side skirts fitted

  8. Fail124,484 miles (+1,753)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,484 miles
    Test number
    939564774015
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSills not fully checked side skirts fitted

  9. Pass122,731 miles (+4,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,731 miles
    Test number
    958267252381
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Pass117,906 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,906 miles
    Test number
    206723861346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,597 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    114,597 miles
    Test number
    688207311071
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear suspension has surface corrosion

  12. Fail114,592 miles (+4,406)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,592 miles
    Test number
    376507611064
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteRear suspension has surface corrosion

  13. Pass110,186 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    110,186 miles
    Test number
    942648510094
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise both front shocks damp

  14. Fail110,186 miles (+2,343)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,186 miles
    Test number
    944768510099
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise both front shocks damp

  15. Pass107,843 miles (+5,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    107,843 miles
    Test number
    511253719099
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass102,298 miles (+7,905)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    102,298 miles
    Test number
    541925918077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    250505017009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail94,393 miles (+8,496)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    404035717076
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  19. Pass85,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    85,897 miles
    Test number
    734716016038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L108 EBW

Does L108 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L108 EBW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L108 EBW?
The MOT on L108 EBW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L108 EBW done?
L108 EBW was recorded at 144,842 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 2,873 miles a year.
Has L108 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L108 EBW has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on L108 EBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L108 EBW find?
L108 EBW passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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