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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,999 cc

L5 MDWMOT history

L5 MDW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 55,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L5 MDW silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
55,530 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
7 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MDW was last recorded at 55,530 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 3,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,492 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,038 miles
Average per year
1,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,530 miles
  • 2025 – 52,492 miles
  • 2024 – 51,988 miles
  • 2023 – 48,536 miles
  • 2022 – 46,494 miles
  • 2021 – 44,971 miles
  • 2020 – 43,884 miles
  • 2019 – 42,097 miles
  • 2018 – 39,712 miles
  • 2017 – 36,576 miles
  • 2016 – 34,866 miles
  • 2015 – 33,455 miles
  • 2014 – 31,983 miles
  • 2013 – 31,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,530 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,530 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    55,530 miles
    Test number
    438575332633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,492 miles (+504)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    52,492 miles
    Test number
    397798913219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,988 miles (+747)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    493183666277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    111128026642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,238 miles (+2,702)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,238 miles
    Test number
    417436667646
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass48,536 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    48,536 miles
    Test number
    941355753163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,494 miles (+1,523)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,494 miles
    Test number
    340669827717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,971 miles (+1,087)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,971 miles
    Test number
    979155042820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,884 miles (+1,787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    656563461864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass42,097 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,097 miles
    Test number
    817453747813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,712 miles (+3,136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,712 miles
    Test number
    343476543704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,576 miles (+1,710)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,576 miles
    Test number
    434982145480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,866 miles (+1,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,866 miles
    Test number
    814191801847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front TYRE CRACKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE CRACKING
  14. Pass33,455 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,455 miles
    Test number
    829034295084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,983 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    31,983 miles
    Test number
    509906704174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    119882063222
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail31,835 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    745751363294
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are starting to crack

Questions about L5 MDW

Does L5 MDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MDW is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MDW?
The MOT on L5 MDW is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MDW done?
L5 MDW was recorded at 55,530 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,861 miles a year.
Has L5 MDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MDW has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 MDW 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 L5 MDW find?
L5 MDW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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