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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

L58 DNXMOT history

L58 DNX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,995 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

L58 DNX red 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 26 Feb 2026
Mileage
99,995 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L58 DNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L58 DNX was last recorded at 99,995 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2014: 92,146 miles, lower than 92,405 miles on 27 Feb 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
99,314 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
681 miles
Average per year
1,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,995 miles
  • 2022 – 99,314 miles
  • 2021 – 98,972 miles
  • 2020 – 98,422 miles
  • 2019 – 97,506 miles
  • 2018 – 96,776 miles
  • 2017 – 95,723 miles
  • 2016 – 94,483 miles
  • 2015 – 93,265 miles
  • 2014 – 92,146 miles
  • 2013 – 90,830 miles
  • 2012 – 89,788 miles
  • 2011 – 89,024 miles
  • 2010 – 88,012 miles
  • 2009 – 85,974 miles
  • 2008 – 82,322 miles
  • 2007 – 79,112 miles
  • 2006 – 77,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,995 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front track rod gaitors started to perish
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • N/S/F TYRE NEARING LIMIT

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • FRONT BRAKE PADS NEARING LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,995 miles (+681)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    99,995 miles
    Test number
    807566975364
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod gaitors started to perish
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass99,314 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,314 miles
    Test number
    101363089308
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail99,313 miles (+341)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    789407137266
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,972 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,972 miles
    Test number
    412575091624
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail98,948 miles (+526)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,948 miles
    Test number
    386109575468
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass98,422 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,422 miles
    Test number
    721809734706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusting to various prescribed areas

  7. Fail98,422 miles (+916)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,422 miles
    Test number
    357303098297
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRusting to various prescribed areas

  8. Pass97,506 miles (+730)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    97,506 miles
    Test number
    980768386159
    • AdvisoryALL TYRES OVERSTRECTCHED
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDERBODY COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE NEARING LIMIT
    • AdvisoryO/S/R TYRE NEARING LIMIT

  9. Pass96,776 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,776 miles
    Test number
    463240475485
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS NEARING LIMIT
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE NEARING LIMIT

  10. Fail96,771 miles (+1,048)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    182065171795
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFRONT BRAKE PADS NEARING LIMIT
    • AdvisoryN/S/F TYRE NEARING LIMIT

  11. Pass95,723 miles (+1,240)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,723 miles
    Test number
    226358983130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,483 miles (+1,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,483 miles
    Test number
    666691702904
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end boots perihing

  13. Pass93,265 miles (+1,119)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    757704685050
    • NoteFront suspension & steering ball joint boots perishing

  14. Pass92,146 miles (-259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,146 miles
    Test number
    178392364054
    • NoteFront suspension & steering balljoint boots perishing

  15. Fail92,405 miles (+1,575)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,405 miles
    Test number
    847178854022
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront suspension & steering balljoint boots perishing
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  16. Pass90,830 miles (+1,042)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    90,830 miles
    Test number
    285282043024
    • NoteSlight binding on rear brakes
    • NoteSlight corrosion front & rear brake discs

  17. Pass89,788 miles (+764)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,788 miles
    Test number
    169739852460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,024 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,024 miles
    Test number
    227013681084
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass89,024 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,024 miles
    Test number
    668323681063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    463599480057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,012 miles (+2,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,012 miles
    Test number
    833709480008
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass85,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    102632989406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,974 miles (+3,652)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,974 miles
    Test number
    502152489057
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass82,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    170361558022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,322 miles (+3,210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,322 miles
    Test number
    754541558017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass79,112 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,112 miles
    Test number
    511310167034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,319 miles
    Test number
    513744496094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,319 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,319 miles
    Test number
    921020696027
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L58 DNX

Does L58 DNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L58 DNX expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L58 DNX?
The MOT on L58 DNX expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L58 DNX done?
L58 DNX was recorded at 99,995 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 1,199 miles a year.
Has L58 DNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L58 DNX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L58 DNX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L58 DNX find?
L58 DNX passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 7 advisories: both front track rod gaitors started to perish; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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