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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1994 · 1,800 cc

L104 PRCMOT history

L104 PRC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

L104 PRC black 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 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
129,548 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L104 PRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L104 PRC was last recorded at 129,548 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,548 miles · 11 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,548 miles
  • 2017 – 127,915 miles
  • 2016 – 126,840 miles
  • 2015 – 125,580 miles
  • 2014 – 123,804 miles
  • 2013 – 118,881 miles
  • 2012 – 118,267 miles
  • 2011 – 116,019 miles
  • 2009 – 106,269 miles
  • 2008 – 104,657 miles
  • 2007 – 99,781 miles
  • 2006 – 94,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,548 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,548 miles
    Test number
    333023894582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,548 miles (+1,633)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,548 miles
    Test number
    286639318233
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass127,915 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,915 miles
    Test number
    844652688397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,914 miles (+1,074)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,914 miles
    Test number
    317526299581
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Pass126,840 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    126,840 miles
    Test number
    991800331442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,832 miles (+1,252)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,832 miles
    Test number
    415453711588
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  7. Pass125,580 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    125,580 miles
    Test number
    397481035125
    • 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)

  8. Fail125,574 miles (+1,770)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,574 miles
    Test number
    878001535186
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  9. Pass123,804 miles (+4,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,804 miles
    Test number
    895083704095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass118,881 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    118,881 miles
    Test number
    848122813090
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail118,880 miles (+8)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,880 miles
    Test number
    847922713072
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail118,872 miles (+605)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,872 miles
    Test number
    966725403079
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass118,267 miles (+2,248)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    118,267 miles
    Test number
    737565102086
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteCut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

  14. Pass116,019 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    116,019 miles
    Test number
    105147801445
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteRear number plate backing deteriorated

  15. Fail116,018 miles (+9,749)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,018 miles
    Test number
    909085001031
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteRear number plate backing deteriorated

  16. Pass106,269 miles (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,269 miles
    Test number
    323553879164
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass104,657 miles (+4,876)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,657 miles
    Test number
    233044888424
    • NoteFront brakes out of balance
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass99,781 miles (+23)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,781 miles
    Test number
    483895187111
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHIGH INTENSITY REAR BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE
    • NoteOFFSIDE OUTER TRACK ROD END JOINT COVER SPLIT

  19. Fail99,758 miles (+4,853)7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,758 miles
    Test number
    244698077157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHIGH INTENSITY REAR BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  20. Pass94,905 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,905 miles
    Test number
    533925286102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside parking brake effort low
    • NoteRear brakes out of balance

Questions about L104 PRC

Does L104 PRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L104 PRC expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L104 PRC?
The MOT on L104 PRC expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L104 PRC done?
L104 PRC was recorded at 129,548 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 1,995 miles a year.
Has L104 PRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L104 PRC has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L104 PRC 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 L104 PRC find?
L104 PRC passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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