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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L45 WOTMOT history

L45 WOT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

L45 WOT blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
123,688 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 WOT
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
20 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 WOT was last recorded at 123,688 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,659 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
3,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,688 miles
  • 2023 – 118,990 miles
  • 2022 – 118,977 miles
  • 2020 – 114,890 miles
  • 2019 – 110,768 miles
  • 2018 – 96,889 miles
  • 2017 – 82,750 miles
  • 2016 – 82,697 miles
  • 2014 – 78,055 miles
  • 2012 – 76,360 miles
  • 2009 – 67,307 miles
  • 2008 – 64,740 miles
  • 2007 – 63,482 miles
  • 2006 – 59,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,688 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,688 miles (+29)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    123,688 miles
    Test number
    353682141360
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail123,659 miles (+4,669)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,659 miles
    Test number
    238103293135
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,990 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,990 miles
    Test number
    708027510073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail118,977 miles (+4,087)3 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,977 miles
    Test number
    942714628139
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass114,890 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,890 miles
    Test number
    499975505052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail114,884 miles (+4,116)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,884 miles
    Test number
    343252118106
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass110,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,768 miles
    Test number
    351288855838
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail110,768 miles (+13,879)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,768 miles
    Test number
    403402503197
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass96,889 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    470172132881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,871 miles (+14,121)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,871 miles
    Test number
    487004238215
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass82,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    202237141411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,750 miles (+53)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,750 miles
    Test number
    782644906569
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Fail82,697 miles (+4,642)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    908397949321
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryChassis nnearside and ofside damaged

  14. Pass78,055 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    745999984226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,054 miles (+1,694)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,054 miles
    Test number
    739909574203
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass76,360 miles (+69)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,360 miles
    Test number
    725497672104
    • NoteRear outer sills starting to corrode

  17. Fail76,291 miles (+16)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,291 miles
    Test number
    646699952163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail76,275 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    439188752108
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass73,469 km (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,469 km
    Test number
    105328251117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,365 km
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,365 km
    Test number
    202404940456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,307 miles (+2,567)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,307 miles
    Test number
    264148319417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,740 miles (+1,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,740 miles
    Test number
    931722528177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,482 miles (+3,855)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    63,482 miles
    Test number
    293872127168
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt slight fluffing

  24. Pass59,627 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,627 miles
    Test number
    103907236177
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti slip worn

Questions about L45 WOT

Does L45 WOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L45 WOT expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L45 WOT?
The MOT on L45 WOT expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L45 WOT done?
L45 WOT was recorded at 123,688 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 3,322 miles a year.
Has L45 WOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 WOT has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L45 WOT 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 L45 WOT find?
L45 WOT passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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