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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

L113 WGFMOT history

L113 WGF is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Apr 1994. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 85,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

L113 WGF red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
85,963 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L113 WGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
20 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L113 WGF was last recorded at 85,963 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 1,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,635 miles · 3 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,328 miles
Average per year
948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,963 miles
  • 2024 – 84,635 miles
  • 2023 – 83,517 miles
  • 2022 – 82,658 miles
  • 2021 – 82,376 miles
  • 2020 – 82,290 miles
  • 2019 – 82,084 miles
  • 2018 – 81,873 miles
  • 2017 – 81,471 miles
  • 2016 – 80,947 miles
  • 2015 – 80,560 miles
  • 2014 – 79,935 miles
  • 2013 – 79,152 miles
  • 2012 – 78,040 miles
  • 2011 – 76,970 miles
  • 2010 – 75,575 miles
  • 2009 – 74,457 miles
  • 2008 – 72,651 miles
  • 2007 – 70,432 miles
  • 2006 – 67,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,963 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Only just met parking brake efficiency requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,963 miles (+1,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,963 miles
    Test number
    570384075092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded

  2. Pass84,635 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,635 miles
    Test number
    811349360212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,517 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    83,517 miles
    Test number
    257230966673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,658 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,658 miles
    Test number
    279467984536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,376 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,376 miles
    Test number
    474351057226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,373 miles (+83)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,373 miles
    Test number
    987850956346
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass82,290 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    82,290 miles
    Test number
    734024786568
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened @ mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened @mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryOnly just met parking brake efficiency requirements

  8. Fail82,289 miles (+205)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,289 miles
    Test number
    819673750141
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened @ mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened @mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryOnly just met parking brake efficiency requirements
    • AdvisoryOnly just met service brake efficiency requirements

  9. Pass82,084 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,084 miles
    Test number
    165482527446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail82,083 miles (+210)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,083 miles
    Test number
    656312100194
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOnly just met parking brake efficiency requirements

  11. Pass81,873 miles (+402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    81,873 miles
    Test number
    356859892768
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass81,471 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,471 miles
    Test number
    241645558765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,449 miles (+502)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,449 miles
    Test number
    997743150450
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass80,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    354286421346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,947 miles (+387)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,947 miles
    Test number
    484721210728
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass80,560 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    317090105194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail80,552 miles (+617)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,552 miles
    Test number
    469902395087
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass79,935 miles (+783)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,935 miles
    Test number
    809528974031
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on rear offside inner sill

  19. Pass79,152 miles (+1,112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    588893593079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass78,040 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,040 miles
    Test number
    188944882466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,039 miles (+1,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,039 miles
    Test number
    198622382041
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  22. Pass76,970 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,970 miles
    Test number
    879624591030
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail76,968 miles (+1,393)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,968 miles
    Test number
    876099981078
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass75,575 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,575 miles
    Test number
    154156190095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,457 miles (+1,806)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    74,457 miles
    Test number
    401283989077
    • NoteCorrosion rear offside and rear nearside inner sills
    • NoteCorrosion rear offside outer sill

  26. Pass72,651 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,651 miles
    Test number
    604488298089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,432 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    70,432 miles
    Test number
    713532807143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,535 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    161520906158
    • NoteRear offside tyre wall perished

Questions about L113 WGF

Does L113 WGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L113 WGF expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L113 WGF?
The MOT on L113 WGF expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L113 WGF done?
L113 WGF was recorded at 85,963 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 948 miles a year.
Has L113 WGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L113 WGF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L113 WGF 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 L113 WGF find?
L113 WGF passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear inner sill corroded.

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