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Mazda CX-5

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 2,191 cc

L16 ETYMOT history

L16 ETY is a red diesel Mazda CX-5 first used on 30 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 117,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

L16 ETY red Mazda CX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda CX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,284 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ETY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
CX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,191 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ETY was last recorded at 117,284 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 6,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,022 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,262 miles
Average per year
9,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,284 miles
  • 2025 – 111,022 miles
  • 2024 – 104,288 miles
  • 2023 – 98,226 miles
  • 2022 – 92,048 miles
  • 2021 – 86,157 miles
  • 2020 – 78,795 miles
  • 2019 – 61,382 miles
  • 2018 – 44,546 miles
  • 2017 – 33,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,284 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,284 miles
    Test number
    410340706032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail117,279 miles (+6,257)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,279 miles
    Test number
    315243242851
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass111,022 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    288523602668
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail111,019 miles (+6,731)2 dangerous6 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,019 miles
    Test number
    486075912019
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,288 miles (+269)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    104,288 miles
    Test number
    685187263859
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail104,019 miles (+5,793)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,019 miles
    Test number
    138685540543
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass98,226 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    98,226 miles
    Test number
    684064288426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Uncovered end at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Uncovered end at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Uncovered end at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail98,226 miles (+6,178)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,226 miles
    Test number
    482065046517
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Uncovered end at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Uncovered end at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Uncovered end at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,048 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,048 miles
    Test number
    359227510224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s at unions to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail92,044 miles (+5,887)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,044 miles
    Test number
    416945210095
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe to rear flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s at unions to flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe to rear flexible hose union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass86,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    904780865922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,157 miles (+7,362)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,157 miles
    Test number
    874836767220
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass78,795 miles (+17,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,795 miles
    Test number
    521596151007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass61,382 miles (+16,836)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,382 miles
    Test number
    411843477582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,546 miles
    Test number
    249157682792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,546 miles (+10,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,546 miles
    Test number
    343030325409
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass33,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,811 miles
    Test number
    738741453192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ETY

Does L16 ETY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ETY is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ETY?
The MOT on L16 ETY is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ETY done?
L16 ETY was recorded at 117,284 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 9,267 miles a year.
Has L16 ETY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ETY has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 ETY 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 L16 ETY find?
L16 ETY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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