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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

L8 HWXMOT history

L8 HWX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

L8 HWX silver 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 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,853 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 HWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 HWX was last recorded at 67,853 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 1,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,621 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,232 miles
Average per year
3,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,853 miles
  • 2025 – 66,621 miles
  • 2024 – 63,305 miles
  • 2023 – 59,893 miles
  • 2022 – 56,950 miles
  • 2021 – 54,255 miles
  • 2020 – 51,918 miles
  • 2019 – 47,592 miles
  • 2018 – 42,954 miles
  • 2017 – 39,776 miles
  • 2016 – 34,685 miles
  • 2015 – 30,568 miles
  • 2014 – 27,771 miles
  • 2011 – 27,742 miles
  • 2010 – 21,010 miles
  • 2008 – 15,707 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,853 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisorySun strip fitted not affecting forward view

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    303099356404
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted not affecting forward view

  2. Fail67,853 miles (+1,232)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,853 miles
    Test number
    210058367505
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySun strip fitted not affecting forward view

  3. Pass66,621 miles (+26)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    563398327055
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail66,595 miles (+3,290)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,595 miles
    Test number
    109748509362
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass63,305 miles (+3,412)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,305 miles
    Test number
    193103469527
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Engine bay
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,893 miles (+2,943)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    59,893 miles
    Test number
    736373775118
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass56,950 miles (+2,695)1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,950 miles
    Test number
    872382479370
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel weights coming off with the paint
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass54,255 miles (+20)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    54,255 miles
    Test number
    184682077830
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail54,235 miles (+2,317)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,235 miles
    Test number
    688951057973
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass51,918 miles (+4,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    51,918 miles
    Test number
    835080937311
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass47,592 miles (+4,638)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,592 miles
    Test number
    495782369036
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,954 miles (+3,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    42,954 miles
    Test number
    288633096913
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout suspension components

  13. Pass39,776 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,776 miles
    Test number
    119479479290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,685 miles (+4,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,685 miles
    Test number
    344975112992
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOsf wheel has slight bind when jacked up

  15. Pass30,568 miles (+2,797)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,568 miles
    Test number
    107337135455
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded.

  16. Pass27,771 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,771 miles
    Test number
    558482954088
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded.

  17. Fail27,771 miles (+29)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,771 miles
    Test number
    498982854052
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly corroded.

  18. Pass27,742 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,742 miles
    Test number
    506085551331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,142 miles
    Test number
    138177701465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,142 miles (+3,132)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,142 miles
    Test number
    477277001025
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass21,010 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,010 miles
    Test number
    130924500088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,707 miles
    Test number
    990348758359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 HWX

Does L8 HWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 HWX is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 HWX?
The MOT on L8 HWX is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 HWX done?
L8 HWX was recorded at 67,853 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 3,007 miles a year.
Has L8 HWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 HWX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 HWX 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 L8 HWX find?
L8 HWX passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: sun strip fitted not affecting forward view.

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