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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

L5 XVXMOT history

L5 XVX is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L5 XVX grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
117,633 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 XVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 XVX was last recorded at 117,633 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,956 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,677 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,956 miles
Average per year
5,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,633 miles
  • 2024 – 112,677 miles
  • 2023 – 105,893 miles
  • 2022 – 100,224 miles
  • 2021 – 94,533 miles
  • 2020 – 89,664 miles
  • 2019 – 86,943 miles
  • 2018 – 82,860 miles
  • 2017 – 77,967 miles
  • 2016 – 72,200 miles
  • 2015 – 67,151 miles
  • 2014 – 63,648 miles
  • 2013 – 55,376 miles
  • 2012 – 46,057 miles
  • 2011 – 36,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,633 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,633 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    117,633 miles
    Test number
    255276369544
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail117,633 miles (+4,956)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,633 miles
    Test number
    859001337785
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,677 miles (+6,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,677 miles
    Test number
    383412484988
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre/rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass105,893 miles (+5,669)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,893 miles
    Test number
    127768552069
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe front mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass100,224 miles (+5,691)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    100,224 miles
    Test number
    953652421805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass94,533 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,533 miles
    Test number
    806855364186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,664 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    404617928393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,943 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,943 miles
    Test number
    324132759828
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Fail86,941 miles (+4,081)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,941 miles
    Test number
    407894342988
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Pass82,860 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    82,860 miles
    Test number
    472953838520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail82,857 miles (+4,890)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,857 miles
    Test number
    658610842583
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    77,967 miles
    Test number
    346294227597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,967 miles (+5,767)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,967 miles
    Test number
    838232108858
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

  14. Pass72,200 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,200 miles
    Test number
    264669712171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,151 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    462562252367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,648 miles (+8,272)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    63,648 miles
    Test number
    479382364215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle corroded in prescribed areas

  17. Pass55,376 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,376 miles
    Test number
    477923563237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,092 miles (+9,035)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,092 miles
    Test number
    107936153269
    • FailureNearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

  19. Pass46,057 miles (+9,302)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,057 miles
    Test number
    627406062216
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brakes binding slightly.

  20. Pass36,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,755 miles
    Test number
    328696661483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,755 miles (+5,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,755 miles
    Test number
    555696261281
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  22. Pass31,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,588 miles
    Test number
    358826371092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 XVX

Does L5 XVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XVX is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 XVX?
The MOT on L5 XVX is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 XVX done?
L5 XVX was recorded at 117,633 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,853 miles a year.
Has L5 XVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 XVX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 XVX 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 XVX find?
L5 XVX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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