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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L18 CUTMOT history

L18 CUT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.

L18 CUT 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 4 Apr 2024
Mileage
140,529 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CUT was last recorded at 140,529 miles on 29 Mar 2023, 4,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,210 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4,319 miles
Average per year
3,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 140,529 miles
  • 2022 – 136,210 miles
  • 2021 – 126,362 miles
  • 2020 – 124,725 miles
  • 2019 – 112,105 miles
  • 2018 – 109,294 miles
  • 2017 – 105,312 miles
  • 2016 – 104,938 miles
  • 2015 – 104,201 miles
  • 2014 – 102,526 miles
  • 2013 – 101,457 miles
  • 2012 – 100,515 miles
  • 2011 – 100,298 miles
  • 2010 – 99,898 miles
  • 2009 – 98,553 miles
  • 2008 – 94,507 miles
  • 2007 – 83,321 miles
  • 2006 – 79,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,529 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNsf bumper stay detached
  • AdvisorySlight wear to ns rack end

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.

  • Corrosion to all suspension components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rust osf sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Corrosion & holes in nearside rear inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion & holes to offside rear inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to nearside front inner sill, floor & chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Corrosion to offside rear inner sill just outside of prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,529 miles (+4,319)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,529 miles
    Test number
    736295419428
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsf bumper stay detached
    • AdvisorySlight wear to ns rack end

  2. Pass136,210 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,210 miles
    Test number
    769547054362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail136,206 miles (+9,844)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,206 miles
    Test number
    152994325499
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate mount projects beyond bumper,
    • AdvisoryNsf side light flickers

  4. Pass126,362 miles (+1,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,362 miles
    Test number
    464347943170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills,,nsf bumper stay detatched

  5. Pass124,725 miles (+143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,725 miles
    Test number
    206719521900
    • AdvisoryRust osf sill

  6. Fail124,582 miles (+12,477)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,582 miles
    Test number
    273868372956
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRust osf sill

  7. Pass112,105 miles (+2,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    453733842425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass109,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    603901865976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,294 miles (+3,982)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,294 miles
    Test number
    103918056546
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass105,312 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,312 miles
    Test number
    715782817374
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & holes in nearside rear inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & holes to offside rear inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front inner sill, floor & chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear inner sill just outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to nearside rear inner & outer sill just outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside front inner sill just outside of prescribed areas

  11. Fail105,295 miles (+357)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,295 miles
    Test number
    551053945058
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & holes in nearside rear inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion & holes to offside rear inner wheel arch just outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front inner sill, floor & chassis rail
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear inner sill just outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to nearside rear inner & outer sill just outside of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to offside front inner sill just outside of prescribed areas

  12. Pass104,938 miles (+737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,938 miles
    Test number
    301500504136
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear inner and outer sills

  13. Pass104,201 miles (+1,675)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    104,201 miles
    Test number
    609479365171
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to front inner sills and rear inner and outer sills

  14. Pass102,526 miles (+1,069)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    102,526 miles
    Test number
    229360174152
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteCorrosion to front inner sills and rear inner and outer sills
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread depth on legal limit
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteRear support bar has a bolt missing

  15. Pass101,457 miles (+942)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,457 miles
    Test number
    967095973175
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear inner sills
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear outer sills
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass100,515 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    100,515 miles
    Test number
    627110402238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,505 miles (+207)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,505 miles
    Test number
    378478092132
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  18. Pass100,298 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,298 miles
    Test number
    228104761434
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail100,296 miles (+398)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,296 miles
    Test number
    109600561109
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass99,898 miles (+1,345)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    870830530158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,553 miles (+15)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    98,553 miles
    Test number
    913981669187
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteMoisture in nearside indicator/headlamp
    • NoteNearside headlamp "flickering"
    • NoteOffside rear inner wheel arch starting to corrode

  22. Fail98,538 miles (+4,031)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,538 miles
    Test number
    381174059109
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBonnett hinge stiff/partially seized
    • NoteMoisture in nearside indicator/headlamp
    • NoteNearside headlamp "flickering"

  23. Pass94,507 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,507 miles
    Test number
    203220558429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  24. Fail94,507 miles (+11,186)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,507 miles
    Test number
    214580158440
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre starting to perish

  25. Pass83,321 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    874442957105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass79,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    272053646128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail79,417 miles1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,417 miles
    Test number
    502113646136
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L18 CUT

Does L18 CUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 CUT expired on 4 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 CUT?
The MOT on L18 CUT expired on 4 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 CUT done?
L18 CUT was recorded at 140,529 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2023, an average of 3,627 miles a year.
Has L18 CUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CUT has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 CUT 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 L18 CUT find?
L18 CUT passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nsf bumper stay detached; slight wear to ns rack end.

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