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Mazda 2

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 1,399 cc

L5 SLXMOT history

L5 SLX is a green diesel Mazda 2 first used on 16 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,736 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

L5 SLX green Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 2, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
120,736 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 SLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,399 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 SLX was last recorded at 120,736 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,728 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,736 miles
  • 2025 – 105,603 miles
  • 2024 – 91,107 miles
  • 2023 – 90,265 miles
  • 2022 – 86,933 miles
  • 2021 – 82,837 miles
  • 2020 – 79,497 miles
  • 2019 – 78,239 miles
  • 2018 – 72,162 miles
  • 2017 – 64,810 miles
  • 2016 – 56,427 miles
  • 2015 – 48,688 miles
  • 2014 – 43,326 miles
  • 2013 – 39,494 miles
  • 2012 – 30,770 miles
  • 2011 – 24,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,736 miles
  • AdvisoryBody corroded at both n/s and o/s rear cornersRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Steering inner tie rod major playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corrosion from rear axle mounting points back (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 axle corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside front tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes at rear flexis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,736 miles (+8)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    539829039129
    • AdvisoryBody corroded at both n/s and o/s rear corners
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering inner tie rod major play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corrosion from rear axle mounting points back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail120,728 miles (+15,125)3 dangerous12 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,728 miles
    Test number
    935646037191
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm No tread through to cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Lower bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded at both n/s and o/s rear corners
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering inner tie rod major play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corrosion from rear axle mounting points back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass105,603 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    105,603 miles
    Test number
    438406649750
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  4. Fail105,601 miles (+14,494)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,601 miles
    Test number
    493805659096
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak at injectors (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injectors seals (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyres perished
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Pass91,107 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,107 miles
    Test number
    579118822823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,105 miles (+840)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,105 miles
    Test number
    598201197356
    • DangerousFront Axle fractured axle holed and corroded in three places (5.1.1 (a))

  7. Pass90,265 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    250825667353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes at rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  8. Fail90,263 miles (+3,330)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,263 miles
    Test number
    193992258822
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipes at rear flexis corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass86,933 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,933 miles
    Test number
    589046906449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail86,930 miles (+4,093)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,930 miles
    Test number
    588058702490
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords showing through perished tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass82,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,837 miles
    Test number
    565643048533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail82,837 miles (+3,340)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,837 miles
    Test number
    778852472598
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass79,497 miles (+1,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,497 miles
    Test number
    387210619890
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass78,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    383021439885
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure inner plastics damaged

  15. Fail78,239 miles (+6,077)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,239 miles
    Test number
    318937425994
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r brake pipes u/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam n/s/f (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s/r (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damaged
    • AdvisoryOil/fluid around engine area
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front inner steering arms
    • AdvisoryRear bumper insecure inner plastics damaged

  16. Pass72,162 miles (+7,352)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,162 miles
    Test number
    519099920433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    862574577090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,810 miles (+8,383)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    329623926789
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass56,427 miles (+7,739)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    672138015072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,688 miles (+5,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,688 miles
    Test number
    675265905126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,326 miles (+3,832)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,326 miles
    Test number
    287467724405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass39,494 miles (+8,724)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,494 miles
    Test number
    968684933114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,770 miles (+6,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    30,770 miles
    Test number
    836882322170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Pass24,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,194 miles
    Test number
    596562731167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,194 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,194 miles
    Test number
    957481931108
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L5 SLX

Does L5 SLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 SLX is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 SLX?
The MOT on L5 SLX is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 SLX done?
L5 SLX was recorded at 120,736 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,508 miles a year.
Has L5 SLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 SLX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 SLX 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 SLX find?
L5 SLX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 12 advisories: body corroded at both n/s and o/s rear corners; exhaust heatshield insecure; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 9 more.

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