MAZDA MX-5 L4WPB has 25 MOTs

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This 2005 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 88,913 miles 5 days ago on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 15:47.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Monday 26th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026.

L4WPB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH APRIL 202788,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED22ND APRIL 202688,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED20TH APRIL 202688,913 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH APRIL 202526TH APRIL 202685,437 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH APRIL 202585,427 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill Return (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  16. MAJOR - Offside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED17TH APRIL 202426TH APRIL 202577,330 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre To Rear Join (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED12TH APRIL 202326TH APRIL 202471,361 MI
FAILED20TH MARCH 202370,949 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced General Rust Under Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND APRIL 202226TH APRIL 202367,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH APRIL 202267,708 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Emissions Likely To Be Affected By An Exhaust Leak Center To Rear Silencer Leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Chassis Leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH APRIL 202126TH APRIL 202261,407 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202023RD AUGUST 202160,212 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 201924TH DECEMBER 202053,708 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND JUNE 201953,706 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND JUNE 201821ST JUNE 201947,970 MI
FAILED22ND JUNE 201847,970 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND JUNE 201721ST JUNE 201843,499 MI
PASSED21ST APRIL 201629TH APRIL 201737,921 MI
PASSED16TH APRIL 201529TH APRIL 201633,765 MI
PASSED23RD APRIL 201429TH APRIL 201529,178 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 201329TH APRIL 201425,186 MI
PASSED30TH APRIL 201229TH APRIL 201320,098 MI
PASSED23RD APRIL 201029TH APRIL 201113,403 MI
PASSED15TH APRIL 200929TH APRIL 201012,167 MI
PASSED16TH APRIL 200829TH APRIL 200911,194 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L4WPB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

L4WPB MOT Comments

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L4WPB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 88,913 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,234 miles

L4WPB FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration L4WPB was manufactured on Friday 29th April 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 88,913 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 4,234 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L4WPB has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 45 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 17 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026 .

Does L4WPB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 L4WPB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L4WPB Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 28th April 2026 L4WPB does have Tax. Read more

When does L4WPB Tax expire?

The current Tax for L4WPB will expire in 1 month on Monday 1st June 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L4WPB MOT expire?

The current MOT for L4WPB will expire in 12 months on Monday 26th April 2027. Read more

When did L4WPB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L4WPB was on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 15:47. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L4WPB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for L4WPB we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L4WPB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for L4WPB we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L4WPB?

L4WPB is registered as a 2005 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has L4WPB done?

The odometer reading for L4WPB at the last MOT in April 2026 was 88,913 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,234 miles per year. Read more

How old is L4WPB?

The vehicle L4WPB was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th April 2005. Read more

What colour is L4WPB?

The official colour of L4WPB is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does L4WPB have?

L4WPB has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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