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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L113 XLPMOT history

L113 XLP is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 166,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

L113 XLP yellow 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,554 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L113 XLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L113 XLP was last recorded at 166,554 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 881 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,673 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
881 miles
Average per year
2,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,554 miles
  • 2025 – 165,673 miles
  • 2024 – 164,179 miles
  • 2020 – 153,246 miles
  • 2019 – 149,959 miles
  • 2018 – 142,222 miles
  • 2017 – 138,565 miles
  • 2016 – 133,390 miles
  • 2015 – 132,625 miles
  • 2014 – 131,669 miles
  • 2013 – 131,056 miles
  • 2011 – 129,865 miles
  • 2009 – 124,042 miles
  • 2006 – 118,590 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,554 miles (+881)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,554 miles
    Test number
    728245700683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass165,673 miles (+1,494)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    165,673 miles
    Test number
    696863066961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,179 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,179 miles
    Test number
    574921442970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass162,998 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    162,998 km
    Test number
    124737275381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail162,998 km (+1,660)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,998 km
    Test number
    156516022729
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass161,338 km (+1,865)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,338 km
    Test number
    729096032772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass159,473 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,473 km
    Test number
    582798486489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass153,246 miles (+3,287)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    153,246 miles
    Test number
    129941403278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass149,959 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,959 miles
    Test number
    249877515080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,222 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,222 miles
    Test number
    838834492838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass138,565 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    138,565 miles
    Test number
    879878497476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass133,390 miles (+765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,390 miles
    Test number
    134024010308
    • AdvisoryBattery slightly loose

  13. Pass132,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    132,625 miles
    Test number
    225915995195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,616 miles (+947)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,616 miles
    Test number
    217835195155
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  15. Pass131,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    131,669 miles
    Test number
    649236994103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail131,668 miles (+33)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,668 miles
    Test number
    766616094186
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Fail131,635 miles (+579)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,635 miles
    Test number
    926534954128
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass131,056 miles (+1,191)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    318205663198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,865 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    199898751232
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise all tyres slightly perished
    • NoteAdvise surface corrossion at rear of o/s outer sill

  20. Pass129,865 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    129,865 miles
    Test number
    537868851296
    • NoteAdvise all tyres slightly perished
    • NoteAdvise surface corrossion at rear of o/s outer sill

  21. Pass128,132 km (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    128,132 km
    Test number
    930630560255
    • NoteAll four tyres side walls cracks

  22. Fail128,125 km1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,125 km
    Test number
    253632150298
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres side walls cracks

  23. Pass124,042 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    124,042 miles
    Test number
    750548749122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,039 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    144136649150
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass123,500 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    123,500 km
    Test number
    134342277146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass118,590 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    161727166180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail118,578 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,578 miles
    Test number
    343376766117
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L113 XLP

Does L113 XLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L113 XLP is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L113 XLP?
The MOT on L113 XLP is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L113 XLP done?
L113 XLP was recorded at 166,554 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,369 miles a year.
Has L113 XLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L113 XLP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L113 XLP 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 XLP find?
L113 XLP passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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