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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L105 DNXMOT history

L105 DNX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,488 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

L105 DNX silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2024
Mileage
173,488 km
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,745 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L105 DNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L105 DNX was last recorded at 173,488 km on 12 Sept 2023, 29 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,459 km · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
29 km
Average per year
2,745 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,488 km
  • 2022 – 173,459 km
  • 2021 – 173,286 km
  • 2009 – 154,057 km
  • 2008 – 147,665 km
  • 2006 – 126,833 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,488 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,488 km (+29)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    173,488 km
    Test number
    706672124690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,459 km (+10)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,459 km
    Test number
    858881399182
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail173,449 km4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,449 km
    Test number
    821867864747
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,304 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    173,304 miles
    Test number
    467555511836
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail173,286 km2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,286 km
    Test number
    223900818133
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,876 miles (+4,191)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,876 miles
    Test number
    532104549120
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass162,685 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    162,685 miles
    Test number
    837574528652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,684 miles (+1,999)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,684 miles
    Test number
    839281629321
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass160,685 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    160,685 miles
    Test number
    467643310956
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan codded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill and wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill and wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes are binding on slighty
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle as lot of unde seal

  10. Fail160,669 miles (+2,171)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,669 miles
    Test number
    258099159626
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor pan codded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill and wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill and wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brakes are binding on slighty
    • AdvisoryThis vehicle as lot of unde seal

  11. Pass158,498 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,498 miles
    Test number
    562783901863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail158,494 miles (+862)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,494 miles
    Test number
    309038937767
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass157,632 miles (+806)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    157,632 miles
    Test number
    805067513256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass156,826 miles (+2,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    156,826 miles
    Test number
    405308782078
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass154,432 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    154,432 miles
    Test number
    972268080259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass154,369 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    154,369 miles
    Test number
    183443900246
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail154,359 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,359 miles
    Test number
    822454390177
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass154,057 km (+6,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    154,057 km
    Test number
    391531959386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass147,665 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    147,665 km
    Test number
    370130858379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass141,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    141,881 miles
    Test number
    272564818030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,881 miles (+4,080)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,881 miles
    Test number
    190410518069
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

  22. Pass137,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    137,801 miles
    Test number
    331595467205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass126,833 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    126,833 km
    Test number
    934107956282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L105 DNX

Does L105 DNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L105 DNX expired on 19 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L105 DNX?
The MOT on L105 DNX expired on 19 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L105 DNX done?
L105 DNX was recorded at 173,488 km at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 2,745 km a year.
Has L105 DNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L105 DNX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L105 DNX 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 L105 DNX find?
L105 DNX passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inside edge, and 3 more.

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