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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc

L2 WMXMOT history

L2 WMX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2024.

L2 WMX black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
140,461 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 WMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 WMX was last recorded at 140,461 miles on 9 Mar 2024, 4,976 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,485 miles · 13 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,976 miles
Average per year
2,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,461 miles
  • 2023 – 135,485 miles
  • 2015 – 131,267 miles
  • 2014 – 124,065 miles
  • 2013 – 121,308 miles
  • 2012 – 119,544 miles
  • 2011 – 119,490 miles
  • 2010 – 117,254 miles
  • 2009 – 113,362 miles
  • 2008 – 111,307 miles
  • 2006 – 102,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,461 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,461 miles (+4,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,461 miles
    Test number
    105373666434
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass135,485 miles (+4,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,485 miles
    Test number
    352691558945
    • AdvisoryNearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  3. Pass131,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    131,267 miles
    Test number
    490178158746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  4. Fail131,267 miles (+31)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,267 miles
    Test number
    438659425275
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Fail131,236 miles (+7,171)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,236 miles
    Test number
    133916700389
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass124,065 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    305364824487
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low on outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low at centre section

  7. Fail124,065 miles (+2,757)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    597305004274
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low on outer edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread low at centre section

  8. Pass121,308 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    147495183071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass119,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,544 miles
    Test number
    835030482061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail119,544 miles (+54)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,544 miles
    Test number
    419796272012
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass119,490 miles (+2,236)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    119,490 miles
    Test number
    939300541071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCondition of offside rear inner sill

  12. Pass117,254 miles (+3,892)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    117,254 miles
    Test number
    244384950010
    • NoteCondition of offside rear floor
    • NoteOffside front steering rack tie rod bend

  13. Pass113,362 miles (+2,055)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    113,362 miles
    Test number
    323803949003
    • NoteCondition of nearside rear & offside rear outer sill
    • NoteCondition of offside rear inner sill
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall perish

  14. Pass111,307 miles (+8,986)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    111,307 miles
    Test number
    753952618055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteCondition of nearside rear & offside rear outer sill

  15. Pass102,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    701143526216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 WMX

Does L2 WMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 WMX expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 WMX?
The MOT on L2 WMX expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 WMX done?
L2 WMX was recorded at 140,461 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2024, an average of 2,170 miles a year.
Has L2 WMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 WMX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on L2 WMX 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 WMX find?
L2 WMX passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: underside corroded.

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