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Mazda B Series

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,499 cc

984 LAFMOT history

984 LAF is a blue diesel Mazda B Series first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2025
Mileage
106,051 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2024
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
984 LAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

984 LAF was last recorded at 106,051 miles on 10 Jun 2024, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,973 miles · 22 May 2024
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
4,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,051 miles
  • 2023 – 102,857 miles
  • 2022 – 99,282 miles
  • 2021 – 98,950 miles
  • 2019 – 89,325 miles
  • 2018 – 86,245 miles
  • 2016 – 81,584 miles
  • 2015 – 78,715 miles
  • 2014 – 75,513 miles
  • 2013 – 69,579 miles
  • 2012 – 68,685 miles
  • 2011 – 62,827 miles
  • 2009 – 59,871 miles
  • 2008 – 54,131 miles
  • 2007 – 42,417 miles
  • 2006 – 27,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,051 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,051 miles (+78)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,051 miles
    Test number
    421437567252
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail105,973 miles (+3,116)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,973 miles
    Test number
    711813618361
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting corroded and weak but still secure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,857 miles (+3,575)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,857 miles
    Test number
    184091858873
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,282 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,282 miles
    Test number
    525482205508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,950 miles (+9,625)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,950 miles
    Test number
    957230049485
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,325 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,325 miles
    Test number
    273735712041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,320 miles (+3,075)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,320 miles
    Test number
    161688531698
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower shocker bolt short
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective tyre flat

  8. Pass86,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,245 miles
    Test number
    777793054753
    • AdvisoryCorrosion holes present in front bumper crossmember not structural

  9. Fail86,245 miles (+4,661)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,245 miles
    Test number
    383145053981
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion holes present in front bumper crossmember not structural

  10. Pass81,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    715567871009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,584 miles (+2,869)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,584 miles
    Test number
    467450901457
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass78,715 miles (+3,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    745003997217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass75,513 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,513 miles
    Test number
    496384814401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail75,392 miles (+5,813)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    659725504377
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass69,579 miles (+894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,579 miles
    Test number
    146040763078
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f and o/s/f inner steering arm joints

  16. Fail68,685 miles (+5,858)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,685 miles
    Test number
    188806732205
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBattery leaking slightly

  17. Pass62,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    136997211104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,827 miles (+2,956)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    198167311193
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass59,871 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,871 miles
    Test number
    931292789228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,867 miles (+5,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,867 miles
    Test number
    420512079208
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

  21. Pass54,131 miles (+11,714)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,131 miles
    Test number
    663520278269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    204291677233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,417 miles (+15,397)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,417 miles
    Test number
    680461277209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass27,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,020 miles
    Test number
    852565756292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 984 LAF

What vehicle is registration 984 LAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 984 LAF on a blue diesel Mazda B Series first used on 29 Sept 2003. 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 984 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 984 LAF expired on 9 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 984 LAF?
The MOT on 984 LAF expired on 9 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 984 LAF done?
984 LAF was recorded at 106,051 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2024, an average of 4,454 miles a year.
Has 984 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 984 LAF has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 984 LAF 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 984 LAF find?
984 LAF passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2024 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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