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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

L15 ASWMOT history

L15 ASW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 58,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

L15 ASW 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
58,618 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 ASW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 ASW was last recorded at 58,618 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 1,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,268 miles · 31 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,350 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,618 miles
  • 2025 – 57,268 miles
  • 2024 – 56,109 miles
  • 2023 – 55,097 miles
  • 2022 – 53,827 miles
  • 2021 – 52,908 miles
  • 2020 – 51,500 miles
  • 2019 – 49,244 miles
  • 2018 – 43,236 miles
  • 2017 – 37,601 miles
  • 2016 – 35,307 miles
  • 2015 – 32,390 miles
  • 2014 – 28,410 miles
  • 2012 – 22,065 miles
  • 2011 – 16,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,618 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,618 miles (+1,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    58,618 miles
    Test number
    756595395185
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,268 miles (+1,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    57,268 miles
    Test number
    655862743886
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass56,109 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    56,109 miles
    Test number
    782014224534
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass55,097 miles (+1)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    692153910763
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine smokes on start up

  5. Fail55,096 miles (+1,269)6 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    146301357185
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,827 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    53,827 miles
    Test number
    711045013275
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail53,827 miles1 repaired4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,827 miles
    Test number
    836291562536
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail53,827 miles (+919)1 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,827 miles
    Test number
    992163872304
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass52,908 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    52,908 miles
    Test number
    167259096049
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front & rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre sidewall split

  10. Fail52,908 miles (+1,408)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,908 miles
    Test number
    937837325557
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front & rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre sidewall split

  11. Pass51,500 miles (+2,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,500 miles
    Test number
    678559514886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,244 miles (+6,008)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,244 miles
    Test number
    489420739116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    318599170005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,236 miles (+5,635)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,236 miles
    Test number
    784398317804
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass37,601 miles (+2,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,601 miles
    Test number
    221802565179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass35,307 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    35,307 miles
    Test number
    147969505903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    147377345029
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail32,390 miles (+3,980)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    138067845015
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass28,410 miles (+296)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    28,410 miles
    Test number
    519288414095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,114 miles (+6,049)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,114 miles
    Test number
    278485514044
    • DangerousLoose steering wheel cover removed before test
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass22,065 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    22,065 miles
    Test number
    906034852377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,885 miles
    Test number
    149926051258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 ASW

Does L15 ASW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 ASW is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 ASW?
The MOT on L15 ASW is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 ASW done?
L15 ASW was recorded at 58,618 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has L15 ASW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 ASW has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 ASW 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 L15 ASW find?
L15 ASW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

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