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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L113 WGHMOT history

L113 WGH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 240,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

L113 WGH 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
240,711 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L113 WGH
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L113 WGH was last recorded at 240,711 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,745 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,966 miles
Average per year
7,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,711 miles
  • 2025 – 234,745 miles
  • 2024 – 229,378 miles
  • 2019 – 211,768 miles
  • 2018 – 194,382 miles
  • 2017 – 189,183 miles
  • 2016 – 183,376 miles
  • 2015 – 182,326 miles
  • 2014 – 180,899 miles
  • 2013 – 178,087 miles
  • 2012 – 122,352 miles
  • 2011 – 115,902 miles
  • 2010 – 114,772 miles
  • 2009 – 110,125 miles
  • 2008 – 107,843 miles
  • 2007 – 103,258 miles
  • 2006 – 93,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,711 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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under floor areas corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,711 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    240,711 miles
    Test number
    726807821247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass234,745 miles (+5,367)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    234,745 miles
    Test number
    395368368357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass229,378 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    229,378 miles
    Test number
    534751134492
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor areas corroded
  4. Fail229,376 km1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,376 km
    Test number
    518292958151
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder floor areas corroded
  5. Pass211,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    211,768 miles
    Test number
    214499562460
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail211,724 km5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,724 km
    Test number
    508280569366
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass194,382 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    194,382 miles
    Test number
    266004789118
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wing damaged
  8. Fail194,372 miles (+5,189)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,372 miles
    Test number
    976457306328
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wing damaged
  9. Pass189,183 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    189,183 miles
    Test number
    735765888120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail189,167 miles (+5,791)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,167 miles
    Test number
    880986362228
    • FailureEmissions not tested high co% recorded. high lambda% recorded (exhaust leaking) (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working offside and nearside (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryClutch fault pedal pressure fades
  11. Pass183,376 miles (+1,050)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    183,376 miles
    Test number
    638174923926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component boot (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion nearside and offside rear outter sills
  12. Pass182,326 miles (+1,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    182,326 miles
    Test number
    459018365146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass180,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    180,899 miles
    Test number
    355136374119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail180,899 miles (+2,812)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,899 miles
    Test number
    347395374122
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
  15. Pass178,087 miles (+55,735)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    178,087 miles
    Test number
    995140773133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,352 miles (+6,450)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    122,352 miles
    Test number
    626189292175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight binding to n/s front brake
    • NoteSlight leak from o/s steering gaiter
  17. Pass115,902 miles (+1,130)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,902 miles
    Test number
    345077681142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,772 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    114,772 miles
    Test number
    192841000270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,125 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,125 miles
    Test number
    352896499153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,843 miles
    Test number
    644944608285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,843 miles (+4,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,843 miles
    Test number
    200634608232
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass103,258 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    354620407249
    • NoteO/s front tyre near wear marks
  23. Fail103,258 miles (+9,333)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,258 miles
    Test number
    394260207416
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteO/s front tyre near wear marks
  24. Pass93,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    632738276194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,159 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    93,159 km
    Test number
    802229295126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L113 WGH

Does L113 WGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L113 WGH is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L113 WGH?
The MOT on L113 WGH is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L113 WGH done?
L113 WGH was recorded at 240,711 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 7,286 miles a year.
Has L113 WGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L113 WGH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L113 WGH 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 WGH find?
L113 WGH passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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