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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

L48 XPVMOT history

L48 XPV is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,771 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

L48 XPV white Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2026
Mileage
68,771 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L48 XPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L48 XPV was last recorded at 68,771 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,478 miles · 20 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
293 miles
Average per year
660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,771 miles
  • 2024 – 68,478 miles
  • 2023 – 65,628 miles
  • 2021 – 64,575 miles
  • 2020 – 64,484 miles
  • 2019 – 64,351 miles
  • 2018 – 63,867 miles
  • 2017 – 63,547 miles
  • 2016 – 63,148 miles
  • 2015 – 62,442 miles
  • 2014 – 62,078 miles
  • 2013 – 61,483 miles
  • 2012 – 60,676 miles
  • 2010 – 59,778 miles
  • 2009 – 57,959 miles
  • 2008 – 57,593 miles
  • 2007 – 56,153 miles
  • 2006 – 55,919 miles
  • 2005 – 55,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,771 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 30 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,771 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,771 miles
    Test number
    108272910549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass68,478 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,478 miles
    Test number
    478753604305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,628 miles (+1,053)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    65,628 miles
    Test number
    755614190035
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass64,575 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,575 miles
    Test number
    249512469774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,572 miles (+88)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,572 miles
    Test number
    220989096223
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
  6. Pass64,484 miles (+133)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,484 miles
    Test number
    181498312966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,351 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    443986059198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,867 miles (+320)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    63,867 miles
    Test number
    654819745999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,547 miles (+399)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    520414620370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,148 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,148 miles
    Test number
    791452776523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,442 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,442 miles
    Test number
    247001735463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,078 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,078 miles
    Test number
    816718324190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,483 miles (+807)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    61,483 miles
    Test number
    645534133158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,676 miles (+898)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,676 miles
    Test number
    278187102437
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r & o/s/r tyres perishing on side walls
  15. Pass59,778 miles (+1,819)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,778 miles
    Test number
    343005500378
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding
  16. Pass57,959 miles (+366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    57,959 miles
    Test number
    381561309259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,593 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,593 miles
    Test number
    304460098145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,153 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,153 miles
    Test number
    373560207407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,919 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,919 miles
    Test number
    234676906241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    55,459 miles
    Test number
    173521985131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L48 XPV

Does L48 XPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L48 XPV expired on 27 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L48 XPV?
The MOT on L48 XPV expired on 27 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L48 XPV done?
L48 XPV was recorded at 68,771 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 660 miles a year.
Has L48 XPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L48 XPV has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L48 XPV 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 L48 XPV find?
L48 XPV passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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