Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,800 cc
L273 RHEMOT history
L273 RHE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 225,793 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 225,793 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L273 RHE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,800 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 22 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L273 RHE was last recorded at 225,793 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 7,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 218,502 miles · 17 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 7,291 miles
- Average per year
- 5,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 225,793 miles
- 2022 – 218,502 miles
- 2021 – 214,931 miles
- 2019 – 208,837 miles
- 2018 – 195,715 miles
- 2017 – 182,105 miles
- 2016 – 182,063 miles
- 2014 – 173,157 miles
- 2013 – 169,019 miles
- 2011 – 157,409 miles
- 2009 – 145,613 miles
- 2008 – 139,534 miles
- 2007 – 132,761 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass225,793 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,793 miles (+7,291)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 225,793 miles
- Test number
- 805225256555
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,502 miles (+3,571)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 218,502 miles
- Test number
- 196898297919
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,931 miles (+6,094)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 214,931 miles
- Test number
- 249811261507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,837 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 208,837 miles
- Test number
- 627974462209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,800 miles (+13,085)11 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,800 miles
- Test number
- 397435825493
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass195,715 miles (+13,610)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 195,715 miles
- Test number
- 831912729837
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,105 miles (+42)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 182,105 miles
- Test number
- 496232281863
- AdvisoryCentral Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail182,063 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,063 miles
- Test number
- 879978410113
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 975999145099
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass173,157 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 173,157 miles
- Test number
- 267907654071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,157 km2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,157 km
- Test number
- 769617754035
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass169,019 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 169,019 miles
- Test number
- 227825213431
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail169,019 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,019 miles
- Test number
- 527905813118
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass162,468 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 162,468 km
- Test number
- 338434952096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,409 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 157,409 miles
- Test number
- 588040861004
- NoteHeavy corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch close to within 30cm of seatbelt mount
Pass151,474 km
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 151,474 km
- Test number
- 883034660048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,474 km1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,474 km
- Test number
- 304353560049
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteREAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DELAMINATE
Pass145,613 miles (+6,079)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 145,613 miles
- Test number
- 114821969094
- NoteO/s/r pads low
Pass139,534 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 139,534 miles
- Test number
- 802465048067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,524 miles (+6,763)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,524 miles
- Test number
- 253582648018
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass132,761 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 132,761 miles
- Test number
- 382599717078
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
- NoteCorrosion on both fronr brake discs and pads getting low
Questions about L273 RHE
- Does L273 RHE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L273 RHE expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L273 RHE?
- The MOT on L273 RHE expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L273 RHE done?
- L273 RHE was recorded at 225,793 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 5,680 miles a year.
- Has L273 RHE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L273 RHE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2019.
- Has the mileage on L273 RHE 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 RHE find?
- L273 RHE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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