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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

L3 DWHMOT history

L3 DWH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 55,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

L3 DWH red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,249 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DWH was last recorded at 55,249 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,612 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
637 miles
Average per year
2,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,249 miles
  • 2025 – 54,612 miles
  • 2024 – 54,205 miles
  • 2023 – 53,497 miles
  • 2022 – 52,409 miles
  • 2021 – 51,022 miles
  • 2020 – 49,530 miles
  • 2019 – 48,265 miles
  • 2018 – 46,772 miles
  • 2017 – 44,684 miles
  • 2016 – 38,996 miles
  • 2015 – 34,094 miles
  • 2014 – 29,972 miles
  • 2013 – 24,580 miles
  • 2012 – 19,902 miles
  • 2011 – 14,716 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,249 miles
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,249 miles (+637)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,249 miles
    Test number
    212209037976
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass54,612 miles (+407)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    54,612 miles
    Test number
    225402944891
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass54,205 miles (+708)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    54,205 miles
    Test number
    825571729057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,497 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,497 miles
    Test number
    168148583925
    • 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))

  5. Fail53,497 miles (+1,088)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,497 miles
    Test number
    730254901232
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both nearside & offside inside pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass52,409 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,409 miles
    Test number
    299786691045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,022 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,022 miles
    Test number
    638872254115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,530 miles (+1,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,530 miles
    Test number
    656661009227
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,265 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,265 miles
    Test number
    929045342583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,772 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,772 miles
    Test number
    461069512969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,684 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,684 miles
    Test number
    796651831709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,975 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    43,975 miles
    Test number
    142888881376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,996 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,996 miles
    Test number
    460293623678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,094 miles (+4,122)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    34,094 miles
    Test number
    767109405294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,972 miles (+5,392)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,972 miles
    Test number
    128457294174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,580 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    24,580 miles
    Test number
    498980003265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,902 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    19,902 miles
    Test number
    178457802240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,716 miles
    Test number
    259592701293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DWH

Does L3 DWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DWH is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DWH?
The MOT on L3 DWH is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DWH done?
L3 DWH was recorded at 55,249 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,705 miles a year.
Has L3 DWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DWH has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L3 DWH 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 L3 DWH find?
L3 DWH passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside & offside; offside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corrosion.

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