Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc
L87 WPXMOT history
L87 WPX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,237 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 172,237 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,738 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L87 WPX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 7 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L87 WPX was last recorded at 172,237 miles on 10 Jun 2024, 14,086 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 158,151 miles · 11 Nov 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 14,086 miles
- Average per year
- 3,738 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 172,237 miles
- 2022 – 158,151 miles
- 2017 – 145,327 miles
- 2016 – 141,581 miles
- 2015 – 141,048 miles
- 2014 – 139,805 miles
- 2013 – 138,185 miles
- 2011 – 136,116 miles
- 2006 – 104,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,237 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not workingh
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 Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,237 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 172,237 miles
- Test number
- 459759834723
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not workingh
Fail172,237 miles (+14,086)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,237 miles
- Test number
- 149005747872
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse light not workingh
Pass158,151 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 158,151 miles
- Test number
- 739190512089
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass153,971 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 153,971 km
- Test number
- 565157200843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail153,971 km (+3,643)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,971 km
- Test number
- 550980154214
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass150,328 km (+1,435)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 150,328 km
- Test number
- 774084673374
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
Pass148,893 km (+1,488)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 148,893 km
- Test number
- 812283393625
- AdvisoryBoth rear lower outer sills corroded
Pass147,405 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 147,405 km
- Test number
- 941369621861
- AdvisoryBoth rear sills slight corrosion at rear
Pass145,327 miles (+3,746)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 145,327 miles
- Test number
- 677314051707
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass141,581 miles (+533)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 141,581 miles
- Test number
- 147265217713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,048 miles (+1,243)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 141,048 miles
- Test number
- 919779605140
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass139,805 miles (+1,620)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 139,805 miles
- Test number
- 988287714145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 138,185 miles
- Test number
- 686294003181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,000 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 137,000 km
- Test number
- 449533512187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,116 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 136,116 miles
- Test number
- 165307811118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,942 km (+6,649)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 129,942 km
- Test number
- 770105070074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,293 km (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 123,293 km
- Test number
- 762435369067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,248 km (+5,624)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,248 km
- Test number
- 750894469006
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass117,624 km (+6,194)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 117,624 km
- Test number
- 141575268043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,430 km
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 111,430 km
- Test number
- 101282987073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,154 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,154 miles
- Test number
- 562244386048
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass104,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 104,154 miles
- Test number
- 684994286095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L87 WPX
- Does L87 WPX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L87 WPX expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L87 WPX?
- The MOT on L87 WPX expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L87 WPX done?
- L87 WPX was recorded at 172,237 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2024, an average of 3,738 miles a year.
- Has L87 WPX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L87 WPX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on L87 WPX 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 L87 WPX find?
- L87 WPX passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; reverse light not workingh.
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