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Mazda CX-5

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 2,191 cc

L18 EVAMOT history

L18 EVA is a grey diesel Mazda CX-5 first used on 19 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

L18 EVA grey 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,991 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 EVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
CX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,191 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 EVA was last recorded at 96,991 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 12,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,489 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,502 miles
Average per year
6,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,991 miles
  • 2025 – 84,489 miles
  • 2024 – 75,356 miles
  • 2023 – 71,159 miles
  • 2022 – 68,119 miles
  • 2021 – 65,367 miles
  • 2020 – 62,711 miles
  • 2019 – 51,213 miles
  • 2018 – 47,039 miles
  • 2017 – 42,869 miles
  • 2016 – 33,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,991 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened 3 tabs missing out of 8

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush starting to tear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,991 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    792116263896
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail96,981 miles (+12,492)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,981 miles
    Test number
    879458538511
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass84,489 miles (+9,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    297737947423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass75,356 miles (+135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,356 miles
    Test number
    773519181242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened 3 tabs missing out of 8 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail75,221 miles (+4,062)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,221 miles
    Test number
    516393003620
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened all 4 tabs missing on lower joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened 3 tabs missing out of 8 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened 3 tabs missing out of 8 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass71,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    169098404924
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush starting to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail71,159 miles (+3,040)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,159 miles
    Test number
    111082622894
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both sides the tabs are missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bush starting to tear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass68,119 miles (+2,752)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,119 miles
    Test number
    338181694696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    363807024355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail65,367 miles (+2,656)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,367 miles
    Test number
    815906790948
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,711 miles (+11,498)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,711 miles
    Test number
    706612415549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass51,213 miles (+4,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,213 miles
    Test number
    752992563448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall slightly bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass47,039 miles (+4,170)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,039 miles
    Test number
    414352309036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass42,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    42,869 miles
    Test number
    692579264763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,869 miles (+9,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,869 miles
    Test number
    921592288732
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass33,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    33,865 miles
    Test number
    747554320650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 EVA

Does L18 EVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 EVA is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 EVA?
The MOT on L18 EVA is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 EVA done?
L18 EVA was recorded at 96,991 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 6,193 miles a year.
Has L18 EVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 EVA has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 EVA 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 L18 EVA find?
L18 EVA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy, and 4 more.

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