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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L35 NBWMOT history

L35 NBW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 138,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

L35 NBW 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 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,557 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L35 NBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
24 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L35 NBW was last recorded at 138,557 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jan 2024: 133,253 miles, lower than 133,352 miles on 12 Jan 2024.

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
138,557 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,557 miles
  • 2025 – 135,782 miles
  • 2024 – 133,253 miles
  • 2023 – 131,328 miles
  • 2022 – 129,150 miles
  • 2020 – 126,266 miles
  • 2019 – 122,810 miles
  • 2018 – 118,083 miles
  • 2017 – 114,321 miles
  • 2016 – 110,199 miles
  • 2015 – 106,676 miles
  • 2014 – 102,362 miles
  • 2013 – 86,028 miles
  • 2012 – 78,251 miles
  • 2011 – 76,472 miles
  • 2010 – 74,707 miles
  • 2009 – 74,246 miles
  • 2008 – 73,245 miles
  • 2007 – 72,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,557 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Sun Visor slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter/inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,557 miles
    Test number
    452640828825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sun Visor slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail138,557 miles (+2,775)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,557 miles
    Test number
    968299244498
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sun Visor slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass135,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    320196982673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,782 miles (+2,529)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    699714663616
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,253 miles (-99)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,253 miles
    Test number
    624677007430
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail133,352 miles (+2,024)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,352 miles
    Test number
    598751465819
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury lower wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury front wing lower (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter/inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass131,328 miles (+56)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,328 miles
    Test number
    278339282967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  8. Fail131,272 miles (+2,122)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,272 miles
    Test number
    940096231721
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  9. Pass129,150 miles (+2,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,150 miles
    Test number
    906537170565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass126,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,266 miles
    Test number
    726914739565
    • AdvisoryFront tyres uneven wear wearing on edges

  11. Fail126,266 miles (+3,456)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,266 miles
    Test number
    374915954883
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slight blow centre
    • AdvisoryFront tyres uneven wear wearing on edges

  12. Pass122,810 miles (+4,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,810 miles
    Test number
    179052844314
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills poor condition corroson rear pads low exhaust slight blow centre section

  13. Pass118,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,083 miles
    Test number
    319663087713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outersill corroson

  14. Fail118,082 miles (+3,761)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,082 miles
    Test number
    346083841407
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outersill corroson

  15. Pass114,321 miles (+4,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    216316045240
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sils light corroson

  16. Pass110,199 miles (+3,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,199 miles
    Test number
    387371470736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass106,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    889429089436
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  18. Fail106,676 miles (+4,314)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,676 miles
    Test number
    139529753653
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only inop (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  19. Pass102,362 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,362 miles
    Test number
    687316854312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,414 miles (+9,386)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    839183684095
    • NoteOff/s rear caliper slightly damp not leaking under pressure at time off test

  21. Pass86,028 miles (+7,777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,028 miles
    Test number
    917739373005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,251 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,251 miles
    Test number
    995443592060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,472 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,472 miles
    Test number
    659487811186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,707 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    74,707 miles
    Test number
    440169510167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail74,707 miles (+461)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,707 miles
    Test number
    430109410172
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass74,246 miles (+1,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,246 miles
    Test number
    354528329173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  27. Pass73,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    260328428410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail73,245 miles (+1,066)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,245 miles
    Test number
    523407728196
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass72,179 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    830475327184
    • NoteFront brake pads 50% worn
    • NoteRear brake pads 50% worn

Questions about L35 NBW

Does L35 NBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L35 NBW is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L35 NBW?
The MOT on L35 NBW is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L35 NBW done?
L35 NBW was recorded at 138,557 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,554 miles a year.
Has L35 NBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L35 NBW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L35 NBW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L35 NBW find?
L35 NBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front sun visor slightly loose; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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