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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

L19 EVEMOT history

L19 EVE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 244,169 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

L19 EVE red 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 14 Dec 2021
Mileage
244,169 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
28
15 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 EVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
20 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L19 EVE was last recorded at 244,169 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 1,748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,421 miles · 14 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
1,748 miles
Average per year
8,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 244,169 miles
  • 2020 – 242,421 miles
  • 2019 – 232,976 miles
  • 2018 – 222,387 miles
  • 2017 – 210,593 miles
  • 2016 – 199,552 miles
  • 2015 – 187,578 miles
  • 2014 – 172,576 miles
  • 2013 – 160,219 miles
  • 2012 – 148,583 miles
  • 2011 – 137,260 miles
  • 2010 – 129,459 miles
  • 2009 – 124,313 miles
  • 2008 – 118,770 miles
  • 2007 – 114,035 miles
  • 2006 – 109,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail244,169 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear inner archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nail in n/s/f tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail244,169 miles (+1,748)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,169 miles
    Test number
    856731156778
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side rear inner archs (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass242,421 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    242,421 miles
    Test number
    481509301993
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail242,421 miles (+9,445)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,421 miles
    Test number
    328532301405
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass232,976 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    232,976 miles
    Test number
    175834080453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail232,965 miles (+10,578)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,965 miles
    Test number
    647364565750
    • DangerousOffside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top armm (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side sill to floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass222,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    222,387 miles
    Test number
    807505722596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail222,387 miles (+11,794)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,387 miles
    Test number
    553099996096
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass210,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    210,593 miles
    Test number
    338541612243
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  9. Fail210,592 miles (+11,040)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,592 miles
    Test number
    551668307014
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dull (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass199,552 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    199,552 miles
    Test number
    806223232965
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail199,547 miles (+11,969)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,547 miles
    Test number
    878160505334
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 shock absorber gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass187,578 miles (+325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    187,578 miles
    Test number
    402198231738
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail187,253 miles (+14,677)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,253 miles
    Test number
    606379705210
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth rear wheelarches corroding
    • NoteOsf wing corroding

  14. Pass172,576 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    172,576 miles
    Test number
    227029744175
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail172,566 miles (+12,347)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,566 miles
    Test number
    897198944179
    • DangerousFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass160,219 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    160,219 miles
    Test number
    127208073116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail160,204 miles (+11,621)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,204 miles
    Test number
    626921973124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass148,583 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    148,583 miles
    Test number
    149362942158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail148,579 miles (+11,319)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,579 miles
    Test number
    218226632428
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass137,260 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    137,260 miles
    Test number
    206519001435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Fail137,224 miles (+7,765)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,224 miles
    Test number
    127048101192
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass129,459 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    129,459 miles
    Test number
    841685570080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    124,313 miles
    Test number
    471929369077
    • NoteNs handbrake reading slightly low

  24. Fail124,312 miles (+5,542)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,312 miles
    Test number
    534269769076
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNs handbrake reading slightly low

  25. Pass118,770 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    118,770 miles
    Test number
    360158478080
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arms starting to corrode

  26. Fail118,765 miles (+4,730)1 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,765 miles
    Test number
    862843178087
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone arms starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  27. Pass114,035 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    114,035 miles
    Test number
    153370087448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass109,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    109,125 miles
    Test number
    564342456027
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Questions about L19 EVE

Does L19 EVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L19 EVE expired on 14 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L19 EVE?
The MOT on L19 EVE expired on 14 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L19 EVE done?
L19 EVE was recorded at 244,169 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 8,500 miles a year.
Has L19 EVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 EVE has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on L19 EVE 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 L19 EVE find?
L19 EVE failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 7 major defects: emissions not tested; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 4 more.

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