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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,798 cc

LX59 WVLMOT history

LX59 WVL is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 91,009 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LX59 WVL grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
91,009 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX59 WVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
1 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX59 WVL was last recorded at 91,009 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,494 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,515 miles
Average per year
4,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,009 miles
  • 2025 – 86,494 miles
  • 2024 – 84,099 miles
  • 2023 – 79,995 miles
  • 2022 – 79,467 miles
  • 2021 – 78,629 miles
  • 2020 – 77,511 miles
  • 2019 – 70,697 miles
  • 2018 – 65,254 miles
  • 2017 – 60,237 miles
  • 2016 – 59,441 miles
  • 2014 – 48,109 miles
  • 2013 – 36,162 miles
  • 2012 – 29,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,009 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT failures 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, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 28 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,009 miles (+4,515)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    754908286599
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. Pass86,494 miles (+2,395)6 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    86,494 miles
    Test number
    311157893376
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (marked) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass84,099 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,099 miles
    Test number
    996098878259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,098 miles (+4,103)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,098 miles
    Test number
    800481027019
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass79,995 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    606008062592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,467 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,467 miles
    Test number
    666232494295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,629 miles (+1,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,629 miles
    Test number
    584903341890
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass77,511 miles (+6,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,511 miles
    Test number
    972772024549
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  9. Pass70,697 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,697 miles
    Test number
    533903774991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,254 miles (+5,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    65,254 miles
    Test number
    841641807056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear oil leak not serious from diff to cv joint
  11. Pass60,237 miles (+796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,237 miles
    Test number
    978255275039
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to wear bars.
  12. Pass59,441 miles (+11,332)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    59,441 miles
    Test number
    494764860396
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass48,109 miles (+11,947)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,109 miles
    Test number
    836615674260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,162 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,162 miles
    Test number
    379222763401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,281 miles
    Test number
    659491342227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX59 WVL

Does LX59 WVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX59 WVL expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX59 WVL?
The MOT on LX59 WVL expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX59 WVL done?
LX59 WVL was recorded at 91,009 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,374 miles a year.
Has LX59 WVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX59 WVL has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LX59 WVL 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 LX59 WVL find?
LX59 WVL failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside rear lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm; nearside rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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