Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc
WPL 70MOT history
WPL 70 is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 78,795 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 78,795 mi
- At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,223 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- WPL 70
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 26 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
WPL 70 was last recorded at 78,795 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 1,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 77,135 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,660 miles
- Average per year
- 3,223 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,795 miles
- 2025 – 77,135 miles
- 2024 – 75,247 miles
- 2023 – 73,749 miles
- 2022 – 72,068 miles
- 2021 – 70,346 miles
- 2020 – 68,956 miles
- 2019 – 67,096 miles
- 2018 – 63,992 miles
- 2017 – 59,206 miles
- 2016 – 55,390 miles
- 2015 – 50,895 miles
- 2014 – 45,720 miles
- 2013 – 41,024 miles
- 2012 – 35,339 miles
- 2011 – 32,968 miles
- 2010 – 29,212 miles
- 2009 – 21,735 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass78,795 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Coil spring corroded Both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Inner sills corroded.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Head lamp lenses deteriorated.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,795 miles (+1,660)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 78,795 miles
- Test number
- 232541895173
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass77,135 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 77,135 miles
- Test number
- 304114223653
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail77,133 miles (+1,886)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,133 miles
- Test number
- 429152767953
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,247 miles (+1,498)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 75,247 miles
- Test number
- 826735617188
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded.
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded.
- AdvisoryRear subframe + suspension arms corroded.
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
Pass73,749 miles (+103)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 73,749 miles
- Test number
- 362219555297
- AdvisoryHead lamp lenses deteriorated.
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and arms corroded.
- AdvisorySlight play in front anti-roll bar links/bushes.
Fail73,646 miles (+1,578)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,646 miles
- Test number
- 883493130328
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryHead lamp lenses deteriorated.
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear subframe and arms corroded.
- AdvisorySlight play in front anti-roll bar links/bushes.
Pass72,068 miles (+119)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 72,068 miles
- Test number
- 679119371228
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated.
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar has slight play offside bush/link rod.
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail71,949 miles (+1,603)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,949 miles
- Test number
- 277326027798
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated.
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar has slight play offside bush/link rod.
- AdvisoryInner sills corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,346 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 70,346 miles
- Test number
- 647952691474
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,335 miles (+1,379)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,335 miles
- Test number
- 669250119218
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass68,956 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 68,956 miles
- Test number
- 882110009089
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail68,955 miles (+1,859)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,955 miles
- Test number
- 700400463288
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass67,096 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 67,096 miles
- Test number
- 881901801242
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail67,084 miles (+3,092)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,084 miles
- Test number
- 619620631574
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/chassis rail. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded.
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,992 miles (+1,880)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 63,992 miles
- Test number
- 873491931029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,112 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,112 miles
- Test number
- 148304446044
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail62,112 miles (+2,906)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,112 miles
- Test number
- 375355709000
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass59,206 miles (+3,816)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 59,206 miles
- Test number
- 939728709996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 55,390 miles
- Test number
- 443484455399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,390 miles (+4,495)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,390 miles
- Test number
- 627999108090
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass50,895 miles (+5,175)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 50,895 miles
- Test number
- 245667825076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,720 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 45,720 miles
- Test number
- 709278024098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,720 miles (+4,696)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,720 miles
- Test number
- 358628424037
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Pass41,024 miles (+5,685)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,024 miles
- Test number
- 598040233082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,339 miles (+2,371)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 35,339 miles
- Test number
- 919060832071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,968 miles (+3,756)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 32,968 miles
- Test number
- 818866721016
- NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted/worn
- NoteO/S/F Wiper blade split at both ends
Pass29,212 miles (+7,477)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 29,212 miles
- Test number
- 520209320014
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass21,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 21,735 miles
- Test number
- 271687209044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about WPL 70
- What vehicle is registration WPL 70 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show WPL 70 on a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jan 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does WPL 70 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on WPL 70 is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on WPL 70?
- The MOT on WPL 70 is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has WPL 70 done?
- WPL 70 was recorded at 78,795 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,223 miles a year.
- Has WPL 70 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. WPL 70 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on WPL 70 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 WPL 70 find?
- WPL 70 passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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