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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L23 NBVMOT history

L23 NBV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2019 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 169,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L23 NBV green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2019
Mileage
169,013 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 NBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2019
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L23 NBV was last recorded at 169,013 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,906 miles · 8 Jun 2018
Between the last two tests
107 miles
Average per year
1,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,013 miles
  • 2018 – 168,906 miles
  • 2013 – 164,955 miles
  • 2012 – 161,715 miles
  • 2011 – 158,182 miles
  • 2010 – 155,461 miles
  • 2009 – 151,190 miles
  • 2006 – 138,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail169,013 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail169,013 miles (+107)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,013 miles
    Test number
    143313153888
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass168,906 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    168,906 miles
    Test number
    831105301172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,904 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,904 miles
    Test number
    333193069302
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,800 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    167,800 km
    Test number
    918910554130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail167,799 km6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,799 km
    Test number
    338313044140
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

  6. Pass164,955 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    164,955 miles
    Test number
    527176693075
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  7. Fail164,952 miles (+3,237)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,952 miles
    Test number
    326085893079
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  8. Pass161,715 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    161,715 miles
    Test number
    186905392429
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front upper ball joint covers split
    • NoteBoth offside front & offside rear tyre treads wearing on their edges

  9. Fail161,714 miles (+3,532)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,714 miles
    Test number
    558133492017
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front upper ball joint covers split
    • NoteBoth offside front & offside rear tyre treads wearing on their edges

  10. Pass158,182 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    158,182 miles
    Test number
    637104771055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass155,461 miles (+4,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    155,461 miles
    Test number
    504749980048
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass151,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    151,190 miles
    Test number
    504260599031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass143,409 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    143,409 km
    Test number
    554790347314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail143,409 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,409 km
    Test number
    294280547337
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  15. Pass138,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    138,235 miles
    Test number
    963993836325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,234 km5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,234 km
    Test number
    651905826376
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass134,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    134,420 miles
    Test number
    203089186036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 NBV

Does L23 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 NBV expired on 7 Jun 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 NBV?
The MOT on L23 NBV expired on 7 Jun 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 NBV done?
L23 NBV was recorded at 169,013 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 1,682 miles a year.
Has L23 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 NBV has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L23 NBV 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 L23 NBV find?
L23 NBV failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper not working; nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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