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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

L122 WCLMOT history

L122 WCL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 144,334 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

L122 WCL blue 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 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
144,334 km
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,962 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L122 WCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L122 WCL was last recorded at 144,334 km on 1 Mar 2023, 15,553 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
128,781 km · 2 Feb 2017
Between the last two tests
15,553 km
Average per year
2,962 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,334 km
  • 2017 – 128,781 km
  • 2012 – 118,201 km
  • 2010 – 111,569 km
  • 2009 – 102,832 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,334 km
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Imbalance in font brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Ns door mirror loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nsf brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Os and ns lower shock absorber bushes perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Osr tyre low on pressure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,334 km1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    144,334 km
    Test number
    816475661334
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass139,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,742 miles
    Test number
    363837973843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass128,781 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,781 km
    Test number
    978396406790
    • AdvisoryImbalance in font brakes
    • AdvisoryNs door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryNsf brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOs and ns lower shock absorber bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre low on pressure
  4. Fail128,781 miles (+10,505)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,781 miles
    Test number
    222532821160
    • FailureFront suspension ball joint dust cover missing nsf upper (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryImbalance in font brakes
    • AdvisoryNs door mirror loose
    • AdvisoryNsf brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOs and ns lower shock absorber bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre low on pressure
  5. Pass118,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,276 miles
    Test number
    993108965972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass118,201 km (+6,632)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,201 km
    Test number
    767333302204
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight cut in n/s/f tyre
  7. Pass111,569 km (+8,737)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    111,569 km
    Test number
    500078740018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,832 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    102,832 km
    Test number
    421045259026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,752 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    95,752 miles
    Test number
    494639258080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,779 miles (+973)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,779 miles
    Test number
    142859227419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    92,806 miles
    Test number
    790863336012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L122 WCL

Does L122 WCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L122 WCL expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L122 WCL?
The MOT on L122 WCL expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L122 WCL done?
L122 WCL was recorded at 144,334 km at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 2,962 km a year.
Has L122 WCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L122 WCL has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on L122 WCL 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 L122 WCL find?
L122 WCL passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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