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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2015 · 1,798 cc

L3 XCOMOT history

L3 XCO is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jan 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 45,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L3 XCO grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
45,356 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,069 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 XCO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Jan 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 XCO was last recorded at 45,356 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,429 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,927 miles
Average per year
3,069 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,356 miles
  • 2025 – 43,429 miles
  • 2024 – 41,570 miles
  • 2023 – 38,710 miles
  • 2022 – 35,814 miles
  • 2021 – 32,812 miles
  • 2019 – 25,340 miles
  • 2018 – 20,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,356 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (lower boot)

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 3 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    963007779431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,356 miles (+1,927)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    477510457338
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass43,429 miles (+1,859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    43,429 miles
    Test number
    616483694061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,570 miles (+13)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,570 miles
    Test number
    798628364447
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (lower boot) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail41,557 miles (+2,847)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,557 miles
    Test number
    501808327927
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both drop links (lower boot) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass38,710 miles (+2,896)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,710 miles
    Test number
    358945613815
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery/Battery tray (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass35,814 miles (+3,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,814 miles
    Test number
    355897956669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass32,812 miles (+7,472)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    347065536780
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass25,340 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,340 miles
    Test number
    882044131562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    20,037 miles
    Test number
    684574178673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 XCO

Does L3 XCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 XCO is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 XCO?
The MOT on L3 XCO is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 XCO done?
L3 XCO was recorded at 45,356 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
Has L3 XCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 XCO has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 XCO 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 XCO find?
L3 XCO passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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