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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L103 XHYMOT history

L103 XHY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 228,744 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.

L103 XHY green 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 28 Apr 2026
Mileage
228,744 km
At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,371 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L103 XHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L103 XHY was last recorded at 228,744 km on 29 Apr 2025, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
228,744 km · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
2,371 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,744 km
  • 2024 – 228,269 km
  • 2023 – 227,755 km
  • 2022 – 227,393 km
  • 2021 – 226,425 km
  • 2019 – 224,825 km
  • 2018 – 223,482 km
  • 2017 – 222,470 km
  • 2016 – 221,006 km
  • 2011 – 203,807 km
  • 2009 – 194,162 km
  • 2008 – 190,699 km
  • 2007 – 186,289 km
  • 2006 – 183,660 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,744 km

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass228,744 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    228,744 km
    Test number
    734475786931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail228,744 km (+475)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,744 km
    Test number
    122883289397
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass228,269 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    228,269 km
    Test number
    286180048740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail228,269 km (+514)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,269 km
    Test number
    560614755047
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned uses stop lamp (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass227,755 km (+362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    227,755 km
    Test number
    512453870492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass227,393 km (+968)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    227,393 km
    Test number
    107795823619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass226,425 km (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    226,425 km
    Test number
    755541153226
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass224,825 km (+1,343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    224,825 km
    Test number
    603908637558
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass223,482 km (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    223,482 km
    Test number
    893757244917
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly wear edges and perishing

  10. Pass222,470 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    222,470 km
    Test number
    962732301795
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges/ slightly perishing (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail222,470 km (+1,464)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,470 km
    Test number
    446974467425
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges/ slightly perishing (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass221,006 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    221,006 km
    Test number
    540808295700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake grabbing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail219,812 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,812 miles
    Test number
    589834965139
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass219,812 miles (+3,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    219,812 miles
    Test number
    657724165155
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass216,569 miles (+4,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    216,569 miles
    Test number
    635514954149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass212,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    212,353 miles
    Test number
    805839543160
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Fail212,353 miles (+4,984)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,353 miles
    Test number
    658889943109
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass207,369 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    207,369 miles
    Test number
    205860942152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass203,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    203,807 miles
    Test number
    118854421150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail203,807 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,807 km
    Test number
    887924421102
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass198,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    198,726 miles
    Test number
    470866910186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass194,162 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    194,162 km
    Test number
    293866009472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail194,162 km (+3,463)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,162 km
    Test number
    711186109129
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass190,699 km (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    190,699 km
    Test number
    903644918192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail186,289 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,289 km
    Test number
    320957787044
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass186,289 km (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    186,289 km
    Test number
    644627987023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass183,660 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    183,660 km
    Test number
    243244416462
    • NoteO/s/r outer sill strarting to corrode

  28. Fail183,660 km4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,660 km
    Test number
    303124116120
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Questions about L103 XHY

Does L103 XHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L103 XHY expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L103 XHY?
The MOT on L103 XHY expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L103 XHY done?
L103 XHY was recorded at 228,744 km at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 2,371 km a year.
Has L103 XHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L103 XHY has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L103 XHY 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 L103 XHY find?
L103 XHY passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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