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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L21 HHOMOT history

L21 HHO is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,623 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2023.

L21 HHO silver 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 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
163,623 km
At MOT on 5 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,269 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 HHO
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 HHO was last recorded at 163,623 km on 5 Apr 2023, 241 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
163,382 km · 21 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
241 km
Average per year
2,269 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,623 km
  • 2022 – 163,382 km
  • 2019 – 162,926 km
  • 2008 – 129,487 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,623 km
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBoth front wings corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,623 km (+241)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    163,623 km
    Test number
    707747341248
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Pass163,382 km (+456)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    163,382 km
    Test number
    342628464953
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass162,926 km2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    162,926 km
    Test number
    459930425764
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front door pillar A frames corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Fail162,926 km1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,926 km
    Test number
    485155071262
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper to hose joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front door pillar A frames corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  5. Pass162,527 miles (+271)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    162,527 miles
    Test number
    364418007401
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Near side front A pillar (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryChild seat on passenger seat
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySurface rust under car

  6. Pass162,256 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    162,256 miles
    Test number
    427591983464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,167 miles (+208)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,167 miles
    Test number
    489123733167
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion on n/s sill (5.2.6)

  8. Pass161,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    161,959 miles
    Test number
    409912591413
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  9. Fail161,959 miles (+141)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,959 miles
    Test number
    397649623333
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  10. Pass161,818 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    161,818 miles
    Test number
    139201115199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail161,772 miles (+4,719)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,772 miles
    Test number
    345647205147
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass157,053 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    157,053 miles
    Test number
    815332912237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Fail157,053 miles (+8,798)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,053 miles
    Test number
    595119902234
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  14. Pass148,255 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    148,255 miles
    Test number
    103584020193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail148,233 miles (+12,548)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,233 miles
    Test number
    291040210454
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass135,685 miles (+25)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    135,685 miles
    Test number
    481722369053
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteSome pitting and wear to both rear discs.

  17. Fail135,660 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,660 miles
    Test number
    761161569080
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads low.
    • NoteScrew in tread of offside rear tyre.
    • NoteSome pitting and wear to both rear discs.

  18. Pass129,487 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    129,487 km
    Test number
    544458778000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass123,026 miles (+17,572)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    123,026 miles
    Test number
    813358267092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side front track rod end gaiter split (no movement found)

  20. Pass105,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    105,454 miles
    Test number
    712544176012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L21 HHO

Does L21 HHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L21 HHO expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L21 HHO?
The MOT on L21 HHO expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L21 HHO done?
L21 HHO was recorded at 163,623 km at its MOT on 5 Apr 2023, an average of 2,269 km a year.
Has L21 HHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 HHO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on L21 HHO 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 HHO find?
L21 HHO passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2023 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all four, and 11 more.

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