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Mazda 5

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,998 cc

L8 UKWMOT history

L8 UKW is a black petrol Mazda 5 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 123,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

L8 UKW black Mazda 5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda 5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
123,253 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UKW was last recorded at 123,253 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 6,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,982 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,271 miles
Average per year
8,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,253 miles
  • 2025 – 116,982 miles
  • 2024 – 116,528 miles
  • 2023 – 112,461 miles
  • 2022 – 100,240 miles
  • 2021 – 98,015 miles
  • 2020 – 92,389 miles
  • 2019 – 86,519 miles
  • 2018 – 76,347 miles
  • 2017 – 65,387 miles
  • 2016 – 54,331 miles
  • 2015 – 40,699 miles
  • 2014 – 26,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,253 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,253 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    123,253 miles
    Test number
    533173070485
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail123,253 miles (+6,271)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,253 miles
    Test number
    333141299036
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass116,982 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,982 miles
    Test number
    504721710438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,528 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,528 miles
    Test number
    435765926841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,524 miles (+4,063)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,524 miles
    Test number
    564412986748
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Len faded. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass112,461 miles (+12,221)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,461 miles
    Test number
    692005876061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,240 miles (+2,225)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,240 miles
    Test number
    828110894580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,015 miles (+5,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,015 miles
    Test number
    106928089748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass92,389 miles (+5,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,389 miles
    Test number
    298947866636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass86,519 miles (+10,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    164133247924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,347 miles (+10,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,347 miles
    Test number
    310294430916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass65,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    612466778014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,387 miles (+11,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    482510957085
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass54,331 miles (+13,632)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,331 miles
    Test number
    325023856109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,699 miles (+14,467)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,699 miles
    Test number
    605019230721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,232 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,232 miles
    Test number
    729314244251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,230 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,230 miles
    Test number
    898380644253
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteParking brake travel high

Questions about L8 UKW

Does L8 UKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UKW is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UKW?
The MOT on L8 UKW is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UKW done?
L8 UKW was recorded at 123,253 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 8,126 miles a year.
Has L8 UKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UKW has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 UKW 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 UKW find?
L8 UKW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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