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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L36 WPXMOT history

L36 WPX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 192,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

L36 WPX 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 12 May 2027
Mileage
192,066 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 WPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 WPX was last recorded at 192,066 miles on 13 May 2026, 129 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2021: 105,602 miles, lower than 143,431 miles on 5 Nov 2020.

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
191,937 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
129 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,066 miles
  • 2025 – 191,804 miles
  • 2024 – 183,738 miles
  • 2023 – 165,309 miles
  • 2021 – 105,602 miles
  • 2020 – 143,431 miles
  • 2019 – 142,165 miles
  • 2018 – 140,703 miles
  • 2017 – 138,230 miles
  • 2013 – 129,619 miles
  • 2012 – 123,900 miles
  • 2011 – 121,355 miles
  • 2010 – 117,710 miles
  • 2009 – 113,321 miles
  • 2008 – 105,165 miles
  • 2007 – 98,316 miles
  • 2006 – 88,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,066 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,066 miles (+129)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    192,066 miles
    Test number
    507150261742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail191,937 miles (+133)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,937 miles
    Test number
    537429089917
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also too low. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Also too low. (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail191,804 miles (+8,066)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,804 miles
    Test number
    227972551671
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,738 miles (+18,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    183,738 miles
    Test number
    552519299333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass165,309 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    165,309 miles
    Test number
    458028389155
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail165,306 miles4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,306 miles
    Test number
    711460378731
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass153,416 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,416 km
    Test number
    883522053956
    • MinorOffside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside of the vehicle (covered in underseal) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass105,602 miles (-37,829)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,602 miles
    Test number
    767017485018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass143,431 miles (+1,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,431 miles
    Test number
    835310942351
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass142,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,165 miles
    Test number
    754846808945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,165 miles (+1,462)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,165 miles
    Test number
    628584975060
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass140,703 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    140,703 miles
    Test number
    420536258953
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail140,703 miles (+2,473)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,703 miles
    Test number
    143309710859
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass138,230 miles (+8,611)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,230 miles
    Test number
    726132892516
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage under side (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  15. Pass129,619 miles (+16)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    737984613185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s and o/s chassie damaged

  16. Fail129,603 miles (+5,703)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,603 miles
    Test number
    769498103164
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s and o/s chassie damaged

  17. Pass123,900 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    277591502413
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBattery loose

  18. Fail123,900 miles (+2,545)4 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,900 miles
    Test number
    255421802489
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteBattery loose

  19. Pass121,355 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    109394481001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,710 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,710 miles
    Test number
    133918180473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,321 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    113,321 miles
    Test number
    421668659096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail113,310 miles (+8,145)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,310 miles
    Test number
    293487059023
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  23. Pass105,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    105,165 miles
    Test number
    122407658092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,165 miles (+6,849)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,165 miles
    Test number
    710266558008
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  25. Pass98,316 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    98,316 miles
    Test number
    101667357053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,307 miles (+9,564)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,307 miles
    Test number
    111011957000
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteRubber boot split on offside top swivel

  27. Pass88,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    890171746083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L36 WPX

Does L36 WPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 WPX is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L36 WPX?
The MOT on L36 WPX is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L36 WPX done?
L36 WPX was recorded at 192,066 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has L36 WPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 WPX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L36 WPX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L36 WPX find?
L36 WPX passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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