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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc

L8 WARMOT history

L8 WAR is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 38,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L8 WAR blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,616 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WAR was last recorded at 38,616 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
36,560 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,056 miles
Average per year
2,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,616 miles
  • 2025 – 36,560 miles
  • 2024 – 34,493 miles
  • 2023 – 32,348 miles
  • 2022 – 29,821 miles
  • 2021 – 27,857 miles
  • 2020 – 25,409 miles
  • 2019 – 23,316 miles
  • 2018 – 20,816 miles
  • 2017 – 17,465 miles
  • 2016 – 12,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,616 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,616 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,616 miles
    Test number
    468456447664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,560 miles (+2,067)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    36,560 miles
    Test number
    534067237340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,493 miles (+2,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    34,493 miles
    Test number
    809711311175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,348 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    32,348 miles
    Test number
    528683240765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,821 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    29,821 miles
    Test number
    246427864063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,857 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    27,857 miles
    Test number
    161575578144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,409 miles (+2,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    25,409 miles
    Test number
    176128600739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass23,316 miles (+2,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    23,316 miles
    Test number
    141658158326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass20,816 miles (+3,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    20,816 miles
    Test number
    560378970221
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass17,465 miles (+4,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    17,465 miles
    Test number
    254329083107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nail in tyre

  11. Pass12,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    12,539 miles
    Test number
    143795926044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WAR

Does L8 WAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WAR is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WAR?
The MOT on L8 WAR is valid until 11 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 WAR done?
L8 WAR was recorded at 38,616 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 2,609 miles a year.
Has L8 WAR ever failed its MOT?
No. L8 WAR has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L8 WAR 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 WAR find?
L8 WAR passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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