Mazda MX-5
Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc
L4 WPBMOT history
L4 WPB is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,913 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 88,913 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L4 WPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 29 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L4 WPB was last recorded at 88,913 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 88,913 miles · 22 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,913 miles
- 2025 – 85,437 miles
- 2024 – 77,330 miles
- 2023 – 71,361 miles
- 2022 – 67,708 miles
- 2021 – 61,407 miles
- 2020 – 60,212 miles
- 2019 – 53,708 miles
- 2018 – 47,970 miles
- 2017 – 43,499 miles
- 2016 – 37,921 miles
- 2015 – 33,765 miles
- 2014 – 29,178 miles
- 2013 – 25,186 miles
- 2012 – 20,098 miles
- 2010 – 13,403 miles
- 2009 – 12,167 miles
- 2008 – 11,194 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,913 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,913 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 88,913 miles
- Test number
- 922365483295
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,913 miles1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,913 miles
- Test number
- 100900516655
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail88,913 miles (+3,476)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,913 miles
- Test number
- 562130156485
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass85,437 miles (+10)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 85,437 miles
- Test number
- 814051947940
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
Fail85,427 miles (+8,097)5 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,427 miles
- Test number
- 520758938722
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL RETURN (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SYSTEM CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))
Pass77,330 miles (+5,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 77,330 miles
- Test number
- 858158540657
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass71,361 miles (+412)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 71,361 miles
- Test number
- 604248746849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,949 miles (+3,241)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,949 miles
- Test number
- 396707411909
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general rust under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,708 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 67,708 miles
- Test number
- 837408034885
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail67,708 miles (+6,301)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,708 miles
- Test number
- 254838129552
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTER TO REAR SILENCER LEAKING (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,407 miles (+1,195)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 61,407 miles
- Test number
- 487963410516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,212 miles (+6,504)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 60,212 miles
- Test number
- 478553746098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,708 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 53,708 miles
- Test number
- 962017432705
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail53,706 miles (+5,736)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,706 miles
- Test number
- 959705186316
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass47,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 47,970 miles
- Test number
- 937442774232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,970 miles (+4,471)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,970 miles
- Test number
- 228656175338
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass43,499 miles (+5,578)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 43,499 miles
- Test number
- 176433832296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,921 miles (+4,156)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 37,921 miles
- Test number
- 637133785009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,765 miles (+4,587)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 33,765 miles
- Test number
- 707336805139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,178 miles (+3,992)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 29,178 miles
- Test number
- 839753214196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,186 miles (+5,088)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 25,186 miles
- Test number
- 219205613142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,098 miles (+6,695)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 20,098 miles
- Test number
- 496731822172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,403 miles (+1,236)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 13,403 miles
- Test number
- 754393210116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,167 miles (+973)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 12,167 miles
- Test number
- 873525909105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 11,194 miles
- Test number
- 510077008169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L4 WPB
- Does L4 WPB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 WPB is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L4 WPB?
- The MOT on L4 WPB is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L4 WPB done?
- L4 WPB was recorded at 88,913 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
- Has L4 WPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L4 WPB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L4 WPB 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 L4 WPB find?
- L4 WPB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.
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