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Mazda CX-5

White · Diesel · 2012 · 2,191 cc

L2 MXWMOT history

L2 MXW is a white diesel Mazda CX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L2 MXW white 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,695 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 MXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
CX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,191 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 MXW was last recorded at 144,695 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,638 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,057 miles
Average per year
10,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,695 miles
  • 2025 – 142,638 miles
  • 2024 – 140,278 miles
  • 2023 – 137,373 miles
  • 2021 – 119,673 miles
  • 2020 – 109,558 miles
  • 2019 – 102,088 miles
  • 2018 – 75,920 miles
  • 2017 – 57,133 miles
  • 2016 – 37,192 miles
  • 2015 – 17,615 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,695 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,695 miles (+2,057)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,695 miles
    Test number
    619792538011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,638 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    142,638 miles
    Test number
    575445436414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail142,633 miles (+2,355)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,633 miles
    Test number
    448614956089
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass140,278 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,278 miles
    Test number
    416899391840
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Body corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail140,273 miles (+2,900)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    543469053719
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Body corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,373 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    287438638168
    • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components and subframes corrosion evident

  7. Fail137,372 miles (+3,792)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,372 miles
    Test number
    605985056512
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all suspension components.

  8. Pass133,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,580 miles
    Test number
    176876586792
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail133,580 miles (+13,907)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,580 miles
    Test number
    821462340325
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass119,673 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,673 miles
    Test number
    814047759287
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail119,662 miles (+10,104)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,662 miles
    Test number
    947873455198
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,558 miles (+7,470)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,558 miles
    Test number
    766650556958
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass102,088 miles (+9,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,088 miles
    Test number
    170505649393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,278 miles (+16,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,278 miles
    Test number
    393571299471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,920 miles (+18,787)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    791708040712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,133 miles (+19,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,133 miles
    Test number
    281119255831
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroding on inner edge

  17. Pass37,192 miles (+19,577)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,192 miles
    Test number
    240925008196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    17,615 miles
    Test number
    737947025082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 MXW

Does L2 MXW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 MXW is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 MXW?
The MOT on L2 MXW is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 MXW done?
L2 MXW was recorded at 144,695 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 10,827 miles a year.
Has L2 MXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 MXW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L2 MXW 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 L2 MXW find?
L2 MXW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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