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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1996 · 1,840 cc

L100 ACPMOT history

L100 ACP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

L100 ACP red 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 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,383 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 ACP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 ACP was last recorded at 101,383 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 2,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,340 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,043 miles
Average per year
2,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,383 miles
  • 2024 – 99,340 miles
  • 2023 – 98,489 miles
  • 2022 – 97,128 miles
  • 2021 – 94,905 miles
  • 2020 – 92,818 miles
  • 2019 – 91,680 miles
  • 2018 – 88,725 miles
  • 2017 – 85,447 miles
  • 2016 – 82,824 miles
  • 2015 – 79,578 miles
  • 2014 – 76,902 miles
  • 2013 – 73,965 miles
  • 2012 – 71,207 miles
  • 2011 – 68,394 miles
  • 2010 – 65,452 miles
  • 2009 – 61,983 miles
  • 2008 – 59,233 miles
  • 2007 – 56,601 miles
  • 2006 – 53,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,383 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,383 miles (+2,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,383 miles
    Test number
    584789548059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass99,340 miles (+851)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    99,340 miles
    Test number
    542346429526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass98,489 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    98,489 miles
    Test number
    243671764558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,128 miles (+2,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    97,128 miles
    Test number
    409020751730
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,905 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    472482014802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,883 miles (+2,065)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,883 miles
    Test number
    505638094237
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass92,818 miles (+1,138)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,818 miles
    Test number
    330517141326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,680 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,680 miles
    Test number
    628961995146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,725 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,725 miles
    Test number
    656521447789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,447 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,447 miles
    Test number
    878748592905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,824 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,824 miles
    Test number
    952526644407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under sill corroded outside of prescribed area

  12. Fail82,769 miles (+3,191)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    820244594594
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

  13. Pass79,578 miles (+2,676)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,578 miles
    Test number
    145662255181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOff-side front undersill corroded, outside of prescribed area

  14. Pass76,902 miles (+2,937)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,902 miles
    Test number
    569324454123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,965 miles (+2,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    73,965 miles
    Test number
    675635553117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass71,207 miles (+2,813)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,207 miles
    Test number
    747900462106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,394 miles (+2,942)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    659004141165
    • NoteInner front discs slightly pitted

  18. Pass65,452 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    65,452 miles
    Test number
    541155950155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,983 miles (+2,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,983 miles
    Test number
    250302939197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass59,233 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,233 miles
    Test number
    871646658126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass56,601 miles (+2,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    56,601 miles
    Test number
    211891747411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass53,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    641876446114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,737 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,737 miles
    Test number
    282882536183
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L100 ACP

Does L100 ACP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 ACP expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 ACP?
The MOT on L100 ACP expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 ACP done?
L100 ACP was recorded at 101,383 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
Has L100 ACP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 ACP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L100 ACP 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 L100 ACP find?
L100 ACP passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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