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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,800 cc

L31 WYJMOT history

L31 WYJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,263 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2025.

L31 WYJ black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2026
Mileage
168,263 km
At MOT on 29 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,013 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 WYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 WYJ was last recorded at 168,263 km on 29 Jul 2025, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,263 km · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
4,013 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,263 km
  • 2024 – 159,994 km
  • 2023 – 158,228 km
  • 2019 – 157,508 km
  • 2018 – 156,377 km
  • 2017 – 150,074 km
  • 2015 – 134,639 km
  • 2014 – 127,611 km
  • 2012 – 120,632 km
  • 2011 – 115,475 km
  • 2010 – 110,636 km
  • 2009 – 105,422 km
  • 2008 – 99,821 km
  • 2007 – 93,994 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,263 km

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,263 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,263 km
    Test number
    942467915254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,263 km (+8,269)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,263 km
    Test number
    982607938743
    • DangerousOffside Front Body component likely to become detached wing insecure at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure loose and blowing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass159,994 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    159,994 km
    Test number
    374411265290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,994 km (+1,766)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,994 km
    Test number
    757756501603
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass158,228 km (+33)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    158,228 km
    Test number
    605282044492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,195 km (+687)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,195 km
    Test number
    835951578764
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass157,508 km (+1,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    157,508 km
    Test number
    895144660898
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass156,377 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    156,377 km
    Test number
    435786726297
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail156,358 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    417285245310
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass150,074 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    150,074 km
    Test number
    691311221945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches and offside rear outer sill within seatbelt mount prescribed areas

  11. Fail150,074 km2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,074 km
    Test number
    154197138678
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear offside and nearside rear inner wheel arches and offside rear outer sill within seatbelt mount prescribed areas

  12. Pass142,928 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,928 miles
    Test number
    602311126329
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear outer sills

  13. Pass134,639 km (+7,028)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,639 km
    Test number
    699367835020
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNEARSIDE PARKING EFFORT LOWER THAN OFFSIDE
    • NoteSLIGHT BIND BY HAND FROM REAR WHEELS

  14. Pass127,611 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    127,611 km
    Test number
    625085314068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    568747733068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass120,632 km (+5,157)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    120,632 km
    Test number
    795334622050
    • NoteOffside and nearside sills and arches slight corrosion

  17. Pass115,475 km (+4,839)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    115,475 km
    Test number
    139571821063
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside sill corroding not holed
    • NoteSuspension corroding
    • NoteUnderside of car undersealed unable to view

  18. Pass110,636 km (+5,214)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    110,636 km
    Test number
    652726020080
    • NoteFog light not very bright
    • NoteOffside seat belt slow
    • NoteSuspension components corroding
    • NoteWipers poor

  19. Pass105,422 km (+5,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    105,422 km
    Test number
    802390349037
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass99,821 km (+5,827)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    99,821 km
    Test number
    884754518066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,994 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,994 km
    Test number
    850526027072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,957 miles (+5,715)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    820082627003
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  23. Pass88,242 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    214287036014
    • NoteParking brake lever near end of travel

Questions about L31 WYJ

Does L31 WYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L31 WYJ expired on 28 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L31 WYJ?
The MOT on L31 WYJ expired on 28 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L31 WYJ done?
L31 WYJ was recorded at 168,263 km at its MOT on 29 Jul 2025, an average of 4,013 km a year.
Has L31 WYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 WYJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 WYJ 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 L31 WYJ find?
L31 WYJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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