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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

L23 XLRMOT history

L23 XLR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 115,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

L23 XLR black 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,167 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 XLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 XLR was last recorded at 115,167 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,425 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Aug 2025: 112,742 miles, lower than 113,739 miles on 8 Aug 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,742 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,425 miles
Average per year
970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,167 miles
  • 2025 – 112,742 miles
  • 2010 – 113,615 miles
  • 2009 – 12,040 miles
  • 2008 – 110,522 miles
  • 2007 – 109,305 miles
  • 2006 – 100,249 miles
  • 2005 – 95,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,167 miles

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.

  • Under seal under car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,167 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,167 miles
    Test number
    653878336021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,742 miles (-997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,742 miles
    Test number
    189490233335
    • AdvisoryUnder seal under car

  3. Fail113,739 miles (+124)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,739 miles
    Test number
    450243125745
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder seal under car

  4. Pass113,615 miles (+101,575)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    113,615 miles
    Test number
    520263010355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,040 miles
    Test number
    764793779287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  6. Fail112,036 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,036 km
    Test number
    800012179286
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  7. Fail110,522 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,522 miles
    Test number
    112347418218
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  8. Pass110,522 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,522 miles
    Test number
    872987318225
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  9. Pass109,305 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    109,305 miles
    Test number
    810378827121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,249 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    100,249 miles
    Test number
    184466246135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,144 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,144 miles
    Test number
    724423645377
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about L23 XLR

Does L23 XLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 XLR is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 XLR?
The MOT on L23 XLR is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 XLR done?
L23 XLR was recorded at 115,167 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 970 miles a year.
Has L23 XLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 XLR has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 XLR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 XLR find?
L23 XLR passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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