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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,790 cc

L273 DNXMOT history

L273 DNX is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 206,150 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

L273 DNX green 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 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
206,150 km
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,961 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L273 DNX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,790 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
17 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L273 DNX was last recorded at 206,150 km on 3 Nov 2021, 2 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,148 km · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
2 km
Average per year
3,961 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 206,150 km
  • 2019 – 205,244 km
  • 2011 – 201,890 km
  • 2007 – 158,709 km
  • 2006 – 143,682 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,150 km
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion been standing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front suspension components surface corroded and dust covers slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished borderline

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

14 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,150 km (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    206,150 km
    Test number
    705531094635
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail206,148 km (+904)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,148 km
    Test number
    527968180769
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass205,244 km10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    205,244 km
    Test number
    354788052222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components surface corroded and dust covers slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded and dust covers slightly perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components

  4. Fail205,244 km (+3,354)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,244 km
    Test number
    888566195149
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion been standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components surface corroded and dust covers slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and perished borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded and dust covers slightly perished
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside and components

  5. Pass201,890 km (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    201,890 km
    Test number
    848648451183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail201,885 km1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,885 km
    Test number
    208934351131
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  7. Pass198,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    198,145 miles
    Test number
    603707540118
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  8. Fail198,145 miles (+1,745)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,145 miles
    Test number
    814879430145
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  9. Pass196,400 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    196,400 miles
    Test number
    161120639012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  10. Fail196,400 miles (+11,948)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,400 miles
    Test number
    192309829405
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  11. Pass184,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    184,452 miles
    Test number
    951630438089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,709 km (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    158,709 km
    Test number
    580223637055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,702 km (+15,020)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,702 km
    Test number
    483591837068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass143,682 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    143,682 km
    Test number
    112856726424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L273 DNX

Does L273 DNX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L273 DNX expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L273 DNX?
The MOT on L273 DNX expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L273 DNX done?
L273 DNX was recorded at 206,150 km at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 3,961 km a year.
Has L273 DNX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L273 DNX has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L273 DNX 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 L273 DNX find?
L273 DNX passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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