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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

L100 SYHMOT history

L100 SYH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

L100 SYH blue 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 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
69,302 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 SYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 SYH was last recorded at 69,302 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 1,569 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,733 miles · 24 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
1,569 miles
Average per year
2,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,302 miles
  • 2020 – 67,733 miles
  • 2019 – 63,007 miles
  • 2018 – 60,911 miles
  • 2017 – 60,896 miles
  • 2016 – 57,865 miles
  • 2015 – 55,529 miles
  • 2014 – 52,826 miles
  • 2012 – 51,293 miles
  • 2011 – 48,440 miles
  • 2010 – 46,044 miles
  • 2009 – 40,180 miles
  • 2007 – 35,485 miles
  • 2006 – 31,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,302 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle has signs of corrosion

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,302 miles (+1,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    379841734420
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle has signs of corrosion

  2. Pass67,733 miles (+4,726)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    654974669507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass63,007 miles (+102)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,007 miles
    Test number
    155088463028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryCorroded underbody
    • AdvisoryEngine management light does not illuminate but not tested due to age of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp with oil

  4. Fail62,905 miles (+1,994)1 dangerous2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,905 miles
    Test number
    200024060255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryCorroded underbody
    • AdvisoryEngine management light does not illuminate but not tested due to age of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside rear sill corroded
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp with oil

  5. Pass60,911 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    204109301165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,906 miles (+10)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,906 miles
    Test number
    259336036003
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail60,896 miles (+3,031)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    278185569885
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg anti-roll bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To the rear hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheelarch area (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS are corroded on the braking surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded NS and OS (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass57,865 miles (+2,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,865 miles
    Test number
    780120178802
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower sill areas and both rear outer sill areas weak with corrosion
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass55,529 miles (+2,703)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    247338555077
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills corroded.
    • NoteNS wiper in poor condition.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  10. Pass52,826 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    259422374084
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail52,818 miles (+1,525)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,818 miles
    Test number
    945190234072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass51,293 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    235223972230
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  13. Fail51,293 miles (+2,853)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,293 miles
    Test number
    705823172232
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  14. Pass48,440 miles (+2,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,440 miles
    Test number
    348884901478
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass46,044 miles (+5,864)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    46,044 miles
    Test number
    551638390121
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass40,180 miles (+4,695)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,180 miles
    Test number
    121805309445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass35,485 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,485 miles
    Test number
    553968397159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,357 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,357 miles
    Test number
    631394866114
    • AdvisoryFront Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

  19. Fail31,357 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,357 miles
    Test number
    760011666191
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about L100 SYH

Does L100 SYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 SYH expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 SYH?
The MOT on L100 SYH expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 SYH done?
L100 SYH was recorded at 69,302 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 2,398 miles a year.
Has L100 SYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 SYH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on L100 SYH 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 SYH find?
L100 SYH passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pad(s) wearing thin front; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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