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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

L27 WESMOT history

L27 WES is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 48,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2026.

L27 WES 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 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
48,531 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 WES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 WES was last recorded at 48,531 miles on 28 Feb 2026, 4,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,495 miles · 2 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,036 miles
Average per year
1,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,531 miles
  • 2025 – 44,495 miles
  • 2024 – 42,705 miles
  • 2023 – 39,684 miles
  • 2022 – 37,523 miles
  • 2021 – 35,956 miles
  • 2020 – 35,272 miles
  • 2019 – 34,268 miles
  • 2018 – 32,163 miles
  • 2017 – 31,007 miles
  • 2016 – 27,568 miles
  • 2015 – 26,180 miles
  • 2014 – 25,489 miles
  • 2013 – 24,435 miles
  • 2012 – 24,004 miles
  • 2011 – 22,523 miles
  • 2010 – 19,609 miles
  • 2009 – 15,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,531 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves are deteriorated

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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,531 miles (+4,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    48,531 miles
    Test number
    173582991625
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre valves are deteriorated
  2. Pass44,495 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    44,495 miles
    Test number
    148677660014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,705 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    42,705 miles
    Test number
    426543489173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,684 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,684 miles
    Test number
    577129672677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    988593610575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,523 miles (+1,567)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    224337618749
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass35,956 miles (+684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    35,956 miles
    Test number
    759800650974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad appears to be wearing thin
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad appears to be wearing thin
  8. Pass35,272 miles (+1,004)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,272 miles
    Test number
    881396391558
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass34,268 miles (+2,105)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,268 miles
    Test number
    732083207921
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Pass32,163 miles (+1,156)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    32,163 miles
    Test number
    120452000455
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass31,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    346730953293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail31,007 miles (+3,439)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,007 miles
    Test number
    279587511896
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass27,568 miles (+581)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,568 miles
    Test number
    478674991711
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass26,987 miles (+807)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,987 miles
    Test number
    204266866699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass26,180 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,180 miles
    Test number
    998170895059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,489 miles (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,489 miles
    Test number
    279883174012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,435 miles (+431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    24,435 miles
    Test number
    798697163095
    • NoteNearside + offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's
  18. Pass24,004 miles (+1,481)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,004 miles
    Test number
    147076972465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside+offside rear tyre's worn on inner edge's
  19. Pass22,523 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    717159881027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,609 miles (+4,006)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    19,609 miles
    Test number
    883114250158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt - buckle "button" missing
  21. Pass15,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,603 miles
    Test number
    873248739182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 WES

Does L27 WES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 WES is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 WES?
The MOT on L27 WES is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 WES done?
L27 WES was recorded at 48,531 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2026, an average of 1,962 miles a year.
Has L27 WES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 WES has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L27 WES 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 L27 WES find?
L27 WES passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; both front tyre valves are deteriorated.

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