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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H982 FDLMOT history

H982 FDL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

H982 FDL silver 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 27 Jul 2024
Mileage
119,998 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H982 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

H982 FDL was last recorded at 119,998 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 10,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,989 miles · 15 Nov 2014
Between the last two tests
10,009 miles
Average per year
2,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,998 miles
  • 2014 – 109,989 miles
  • 2011 – 99,319 miles
  • 2008 – 95,451 miles
  • 2007 – 89,583 miles
  • 2006 – 82,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail119,998 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail119,998 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,998 miles
    Test number
    706299191279
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass119,119 km (+14)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    119,119 km
    Test number
    225090821423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail119,105 km (+448)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,105 km
    Test number
    794423985485
    • MajorFront Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
  4. Pass118,657 km (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    118,657 km
    Test number
    399150825437
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed including front and rear subframes
  5. Pass115,938 km (+1,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    115,938 km
    Test number
    145741411332
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass114,934 km (+1,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,934 km
    Test number
    292597325244
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished & split - close to excess
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wings / sill edge corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end dust covers perished & split - close to excess
  7. Pass113,495 km (+1,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,495 km
    Test number
    158195901450
    • AdvisoryAll front suspension ball joint dust covers perished & splitting close to excess
  8. Pass111,649 km (+1,054)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    111,649 km
    Test number
    235183353526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,595 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,595 km
    Test number
    628262071161
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint dust covers perished & cracking {heavy}
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged very close to excess (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged very close to excess (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged very close to excess (4.1.D.1e)
  10. Pass109,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    109,989 miles
    Test number
    237849014392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,883 km (+6,371)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,883 km
    Test number
    846704504378
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass103,512 km (+1,743)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,512 km
    Test number
    816843903374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth chassie rails damaged
    • NoteBoth headlamps detiorating
  13. Pass101,769 km (+2,413)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    101,769 km
    Test number
    509598202385
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteDamage to both chassis rails (front to rear)
  14. Pass99,356 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    99,356 km
    Test number
    618018411394
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish
    • NoteDamage to both chassis rails
  15. Fail99,319 miles1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    846274411351
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish
    • NoteDamage to both chassis rails
  16. Pass97,344 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,344 km
    Test number
    423799490201
    • NoteHas slight dampness around o/s/r caliper handbrake lever.
  17. Fail97,344 km (+1,118)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,344 km
    Test number
    733749690259
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteHas slight dampness around o/s/r caliper handbrake lever.
  18. Pass96,226 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    96,226 km
    Test number
    950675319313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,451 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,451 miles
    Test number
    841626078219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass89,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    89,583 miles
    Test number
    484817387172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,562 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    82,562 km
    Test number
    330778286167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,512 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,512 miles
    Test number
    130170386186
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Questions about H982 FDL

Does H982 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H982 FDL expired on 27 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H982 FDL?
The MOT on H982 FDL expired on 27 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H982 FDL done?
H982 FDL was recorded at 119,998 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 2,074 miles a year.
Has H982 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H982 FDL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on H982 FDL 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 H982 FDL find?
H982 FDL failed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 2 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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