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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,798 cc

L15 PGWMOT history

L15 PGW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

L15 PGW 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 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
142,295 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 PGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 PGW was last recorded at 142,295 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 613 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
141,682 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
613 miles
Average per year
2,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,295 miles
  • 2025 – 141,682 miles
  • 2024 – 140,789 miles
  • 2023 – 140,367 miles
  • 2022 – 140,169 miles
  • 2021 – 135,732 miles
  • 2019 – 127,159 miles
  • 2018 – 123,714 miles
  • 2017 – 120,951 miles
  • 2016 – 117,821 miles
  • 2015 – 112,495 miles
  • 2014 – 108,739 miles
  • 2013 – 104,430 miles
  • 2012 – 99,323 miles
  • 2011 – 94,523 miles
  • 2010 – 88,720 miles
  • 2009 – 81,813 miles
  • 2008 – 76,779 miles
  • 2007 – 74,186 miles
  • 2005 – 80,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,295 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,295 miles (+613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    142,295 miles
    Test number
    652863868549
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,682 miles (+893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    141,682 miles
    Test number
    296279463211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,789 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    140,789 miles
    Test number
    979603388759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    407335868116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,367 miles (+198)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    731986238379
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. Pass140,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    776996699211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail140,169 miles (+4,437)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    316902375006
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass135,732 miles (+8,573)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    135,732 miles
    Test number
    528125193435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass127,159 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,159 miles
    Test number
    570961882648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,151 miles (+3,437)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,151 miles
    Test number
    121228918725
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass123,714 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,714 miles
    Test number
    663046077692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,951 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    120,951 miles
    Test number
    377639236905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass117,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    902917501273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,821 miles (+5,326)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    860834055447
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass112,495 miles (+3,756)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,495 miles
    Test number
    576456105207
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside front floor pan but not in a prescribed area

  16. Pass108,739 miles (+4,309)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,739 miles
    Test number
    616338394179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,430 miles (+5,107)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,430 miles
    Test number
    429197393131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,323 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,323 miles
    Test number
    727135902231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,523 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,523 miles
    Test number
    576127401250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,720 miles (+6,907)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,720 miles
    Test number
    404520100204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,813 miles (+5,034)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    670589299182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,779 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,779 miles
    Test number
    761509188179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,186 miles
    Test number
    321779697100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass86,697 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    86,697 km
    Test number
    771195396172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    80,935 miles
    Test number
    960926295141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 PGW

Does L15 PGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 PGW is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 PGW?
The MOT on L15 PGW is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 PGW done?
L15 PGW was recorded at 142,295 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,970 miles a year.
Has L15 PGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 PGW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 PGW 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 PGW find?
L15 PGW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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