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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,839 cc

L55 NWBMOT history

L55 NWB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Apr 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2025.

L55 NWB black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,468 mi
At MOT on 18 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 NWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 NWB was last recorded at 112,468 miles on 18 Oct 2025, 5,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,347 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,121 miles
Average per year
5,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,468 miles
  • 2024 – 107,347 miles
  • 2023 – 104,439 miles
  • 2022 – 101,241 miles
  • 2021 – 97,521 miles
  • 2020 – 95,489 miles
  • 2019 – 92,802 miles
  • 2018 – 89,918 miles
  • 2017 – 87,191 miles
  • 2016 – 84,320 miles
  • 2015 – 73,059 miles
  • 2014 – 65,565 miles
  • 2013 – 58,388 miles
  • 2012 – 51,410 miles
  • 2011 – 37,427 miles
  • 2010 – 23,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,468 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,468 miles (+5,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,468 miles
    Test number
    994753053582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,347 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,347 miles
    Test number
    715291543469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,439 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    300576018927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,437 miles (+3,196)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,437 miles
    Test number
    476695598760
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,241 miles (+3,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,241 miles
    Test number
    399591501262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (Enlarged bung hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass97,521 miles (+2,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    445950754393
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass95,489 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    862891830724
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail95,489 miles (+2,687)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,489 miles
    Test number
    774217240846
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass92,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    223136644078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  10. Fail92,802 miles (+2,884)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,802 miles
    Test number
    937661363938
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  11. Pass89,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    489838006075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,918 miles (+2,727)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,918 miles
    Test number
    887873586268
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass87,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    726502942779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,191 miles (+2,871)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,191 miles
    Test number
    638891656673
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass84,320 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    84,320 miles
    Test number
    338912778794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,630 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    569165089672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,453 miles (+7,394)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,453 miles
    Test number
    590909289801
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass73,059 miles (+7,494)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    126291245426
    • NoteN/s/f brake caliper slightly binding on
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear discs

  19. Pass65,565 miles (+7,177)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,565 miles
    Test number
    127906544068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,388 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,388 miles
    Test number
    238129743081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,410 miles (+13,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    51,410 miles
    Test number
    886698542099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass37,427 miles (+13,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,427 miles
    Test number
    396964091049
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass23,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,466 miles
    Test number
    724971790071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 NWB

Does L55 NWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 NWB expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 NWB?
The MOT on L55 NWB expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 NWB done?
L55 NWB was recorded at 112,468 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2025, an average of 5,724 miles a year.
Has L55 NWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 NWB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 NWB 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 L55 NWB find?
L55 NWB passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; general underside corrosion; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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