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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

L21 BSBMOT history

L21 BSB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Mar 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 153,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

L21 BSB 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 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
153,723 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 BSB
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
24 Mar 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 BSB was last recorded at 153,723 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,715 miles · 16 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
1,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 153,723 miles
  • 2022 – 146,485 miles
  • 2021 – 142,174 miles
  • 2019 – 141,712 miles
  • 2018 – 141,270 miles
  • 2017 – 141,113 miles
  • 2016 – 140,918 miles
  • 2015 – 140,061 miles
  • 2014 – 139,798 miles
  • 2013 – 139,350 miles
  • 2012 – 139,025 miles
  • 2011 – 138,643 miles
  • 2010 – 138,329 miles
  • 2009 – 137,836 miles
  • 2008 – 136,883 miles
  • 2007 – 136,259 miles
  • 2006 – 131,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,723 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,723 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    153,723 miles
    Test number
    179405550169
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail153,715 miles (+7,230)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,715 miles
    Test number
    813108088029
    • DangerousRear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached cross member insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,485 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    146,485 miles
    Test number
    278532998111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,174 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    142,174 miles
    Test number
    601860700372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,712 miles (+442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    141,712 miles
    Test number
    802829361663
    • AdvisoryRear both tyre close to 1.6mm

  6. Pass141,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,270 miles
    Test number
    317094125651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail141,260 miles (+147)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,260 miles
    Test number
    180420217993
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass141,113 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,113 miles
    Test number
    843142335946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    140,918 miles
    Test number
    232750368657
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  10. Fail140,918 miles (+857)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,918 miles
    Test number
    533777417886
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass140,061 miles (+263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    140,061 miles
    Test number
    168714705265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass139,798 miles (+448)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    708593204259
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass139,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    139,350 miles
    Test number
    978350403229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,350 miles (+325)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,350 miles
    Test number
    148520803256
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass139,025 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    139,025 miles
    Test number
    457287502264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail139,025 miles (+382)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,025 miles
    Test number
    147097602266
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass138,643 miles (+314)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    138,643 miles
    Test number
    908594561108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll tyre lows
    • NoteRear sills rusty

  18. Pass138,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    773100690193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,329 miles (+493)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,329 miles
    Test number
    211308880489
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass137,836 miles (+953)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    137,836 miles
    Test number
    654660369193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass136,883 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    136,883 miles
    Test number
    511808968196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail136,858 miles (+599)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,858 miles
    Test number
    742818858177
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass136,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    136,259 miles
    Test number
    474302657107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail136,259 miles (+5,092)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,259 miles
    Test number
    530602757135
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass131,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    131,167 miles
    Test number
    242700256442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L21 BSB

Does L21 BSB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 BSB expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 BSB?
The MOT on L21 BSB expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 BSB done?
L21 BSB was recorded at 153,723 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 1,336 miles a year.
Has L21 BSB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 BSB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L21 BSB 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 L21 BSB find?
L21 BSB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 4 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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