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Mazda MX-3

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,845 cc

L18 LDWMOT history

L18 LDW is a green petrol Mazda MX-3 first used on 20 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 40,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Jul 2024
Mileage
40,318 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-3
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,845 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LDW was last recorded at 40,318 miles on 9 Jul 2023, 2,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
38,010 miles · 29 Jun 2020
Between the last two tests
2,308 miles
Average per year
1,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 40,318 miles
  • 2020 – 38,010 miles
  • 2015 – 36,829 miles
  • 2014 – 35,513 miles
  • 2013 – 34,012 miles
  • 2012 – 32,456 miles
  • 2011 – 30,766 miles
  • 2010 – 29,345 miles
  • 2009 – 28,193 miles
  • 2008 – 26,783 miles
  • 2007 – 24,822 miles
  • 2006 – 22,771 miles
  • 2005 – 20,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,318 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,318 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    40,318 miles
    Test number
    642347126070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,010 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    38,010 miles
    Test number
    513785973330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,829 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    36,829 miles
    Test number
    453764852266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,513 miles (+1,501)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,513 miles
    Test number
    639228924386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering arm

  5. Pass34,012 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    256890633316
    • NotePlay in offside steering arm inner joint

  6. Fail34,012 miles (+1,556)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    477370033495
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in offside steering arm inner joint

  7. Pass32,456 miles (+1,690)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    32,456 miles
    Test number
    378812932319
    • NoteOffside front slight play in steering rack

  8. Pass30,766 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,766 miles
    Test number
    297449311387
    • NoteOffside front slight play in steering rck
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tead starting to seperate

  9. Fail30,766 miles (+1,421)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,766 miles
    Test number
    807819811399
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside front slight play in steering rck
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tead starting to seperate

  10. Pass29,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    713383410334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail29,345 miles (+1,152)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,345 miles
    Test number
    652493110353
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  12. Pass28,193 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,193 miles
    Test number
    404437629346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,783 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,783 miles
    Test number
    761975728314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,822 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    24,822 miles
    Test number
    403031437377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,771 miles (+2,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    22,771 miles
    Test number
    404423536407
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass20,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,475 miles
    Test number
    744323835306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LDW

Does L18 LDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 LDW expired on 8 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 LDW?
The MOT on L18 LDW expired on 8 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 LDW done?
L18 LDW was recorded at 40,318 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2023, an average of 1,127 miles a year.
Has L18 LDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LDW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2013.
Has the mileage on L18 LDW 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 LDW find?
L18 LDW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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