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Mazda 5

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

L20 ALGMOT history

L20 ALG is a black petrol Mazda 5 first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2026.

L20 ALG black Mazda 5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
105,992 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 ALG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
17 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 ALG was last recorded at 105,992 miles on 17 May 2026, 2,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,852 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,140 miles
Average per year
7,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,992 miles
  • 2025 – 103,852 miles
  • 2024 – 103,780 miles
  • 2023 – 102,940 miles
  • 2022 – 94,462 miles
  • 2021 – 83,484 miles
  • 2020 – 74,400 miles
  • 2019 – 72,645 miles
  • 2018 – 60,126 miles
  • 2017 – 49,229 miles
  • 2016 – 37,375 miles
  • 2015 – 27,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,992 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,992 miles (+2,140)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    105,992 miles
    Test number
    983810609240
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass103,852 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,852 miles
    Test number
    615590430935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,780 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    103,780 miles
    Test number
    841013356425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,940 miles (+8,478)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,940 miles
    Test number
    817878723139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,462 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    773766198099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear lower gearbox mount deteriorating

  6. Fail94,462 miles (+10,978)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,462 miles
    Test number
    553252884785
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    136551864720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,484 miles (+9,084)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    912592199915
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass74,400 miles (+1,755)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,400 miles
    Test number
    335023169662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,645 miles (+12,519)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,645 miles
    Test number
    627777398617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,126 miles
    Test number
    650797994312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail60,126 miles (+10,897)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,126 miles
    Test number
    754404705684
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass49,229 miles (+11,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,229 miles
    Test number
    706581542752
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner part of tyre tread

  14. Pass37,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,375 miles
    Test number
    158085174555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,375 miles (+10,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,375 miles
    Test number
    436934379486
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  16. Pass27,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,064 miles
    Test number
    638948917766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 ALG

Does L20 ALG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 ALG is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 ALG?
The MOT on L20 ALG is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 ALG done?
L20 ALG was recorded at 105,992 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2026, an average of 7,476 miles a year.
Has L20 ALG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 ALG has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L20 ALG 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 L20 ALG find?
L20 ALG passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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