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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

L100 CBSMOT history

L100 CBS is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

L100 CBS grey 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 29 May 2025
Mileage
95,440 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 CBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 CBS was last recorded at 95,440 miles on 30 May 2024, 11,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2019: 74,814 miles, lower than 74,972 miles on 5 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,232 miles · 6 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
11,208 miles
Average per year
4,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,440 miles
  • 2022 – 84,232 miles
  • 2021 – 83,890 miles
  • 2019 – 74,814 miles
  • 2018 – 72,667 miles
  • 2017 – 67,765 miles
  • 2016 – 53,237 miles
  • 2015 – 39,667 miles
  • 2014 – 35,829 miles
  • 2013 – 34,081 miles
  • 2012 – 33,430 miles
  • 2011 – 32,347 miles
  • 2010 – 31,928 miles
  • 2009 – 29,798 miles
  • 2008 – 28,236 miles
  • 2007 – 23,758 miles
  • 2006 – 19,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,440 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Underbody and components corroding

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Both outer sills corroding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front and rear suspension very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,440 miles (+11,208)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    427971376587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,232 miles (+342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    682933886346
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass83,890 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    83,890 miles
    Test number
    366081521190
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension very rusty

  4. Fail83,889 miles (+9,075)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,889 miles
    Test number
    699758111636
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension very rusty

  5. Pass74,814 miles (-158)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,814 miles
    Test number
    901630107951
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroding

  6. Fail74,972 miles (+2,305)3 major1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,972 miles
    Test number
    730833205520
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended did not release under tension; lubricated now ok (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre pressures low; air added
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroding

  7. Pass72,667 miles (+99)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,667 miles
    Test number
    268548622465
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding both sides
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroding

  8. Fail72,568 miles (+4,803)1 failure11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,568 miles
    Test number
    708310008472
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding both sides
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroding

  9. Pass67,765 miles (+14,528)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    958991578898
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and components corroding

  10. Pass53,237 miles (+13,570)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,237 miles
    Test number
    112752422341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,667 miles (+3,838)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,667 miles
    Test number
    365127475037
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  12. Pass35,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    479012494044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,827 miles (+1,746)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,827 miles
    Test number
    707012194067
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass34,081 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    34,081 miles
    Test number
    816720603186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass33,430 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,430 miles
    Test number
    668579082083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,347 miles (+419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,347 miles
    Test number
    497331201105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass31,928 miles (+2,130)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    103867990085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,798 miles (+1,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,798 miles
    Test number
    700002999042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass28,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    133672198404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,234 miles (+4,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,234 miles
    Test number
    944072698012
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  21. Pass23,758 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,758 miles
    Test number
    633645797048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    19,026 miles
    Test number
    532228636179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 CBS

Does L100 CBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 CBS expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 CBS?
The MOT on L100 CBS expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 CBS done?
L100 CBS was recorded at 95,440 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 4,237 miles a year.
Has L100 CBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 CBS has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on L100 CBS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L100 CBS find?
L100 CBS passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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