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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L27 HHOMOT history

L27 HHO is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,480 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

L27 HHO blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
207,480 km
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,331 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 HHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 HHO was last recorded at 207,480 km on 1 Nov 2025, 6,081 km more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,399 km · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
6,081 km
Average per year
5,331 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 207,480 km
  • 2024 – 201,399 km
  • 2023 – 195,553 km
  • 2022 – 183,159 km
  • 2021 – 175,117 km
  • 2020 – 173,091 km
  • 2017 – 155,589 km
  • 2015 – 153,367 km
  • 2006 – 106,107 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,480 km
  • AdvisoryFloor area slightly corroded/undersealed

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.

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • All suspension components corroded both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,480 km (+6,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    207,480 km
    Test number
    653229628740
    • AdvisoryFloor area slightly corroded/undersealed

  2. Pass201,399 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    201,399 km
    Test number
    538429301917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass195,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    195,566 miles
    Test number
    242136299444
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated parking lever needs adjustment to high on lever (1.1.6 (d))

  4. Fail195,553 km (+12,394)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,553 km
    Test number
    322737756561
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass183,159 km (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,159 km
    Test number
    722323925568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,117 km (+2,026)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,117 km
    Test number
    538719886223
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both underfloor rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer bodysill corroding

  7. Pass173,091 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    173,091 km
    Test number
    452977216171
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderfloor corroding

  8. Pass171,540 miles (+7,032)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    171,540 miles
    Test number
    229301803457
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass164,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    164,508 miles
    Test number
    948520292739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,589 km (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    155,589 km
    Test number
    761488914219
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded both front and rear
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail155,584 km (+2,217)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,584 km
    Test number
    733083053631
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded both front and rear
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass153,367 km (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,367 km
    Test number
    312018868676
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to all suspension components

  13. Fail153,357 km1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,357 km
    Test number
    571161326071
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront corrosion to all suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion to all suspension components

  14. Pass140,647 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    140,647 miles
    Test number
    924304530316
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Fail140,647 miles (+8,370)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,647 miles
    Test number
    743374530321
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteTracking

  16. Pass132,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    132,277 miles
    Test number
    501318239369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,277 miles (+9,488)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,277 miles
    Test number
    882326839300
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass122,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    122,789 miles
    Test number
    972056718340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail122,789 miles (+9,301)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,789 miles
    Test number
    863446618307
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass113,488 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    113,488 miles
    Test number
    901053817325
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass106,107 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    106,107 km
    Test number
    322269296214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass100,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    612781335213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail100,375 miles2 failures2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    342551235444
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre near limit

Questions about L27 HHO

Does L27 HHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 HHO is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on L27 HHO?
The MOT on L27 HHO is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 HHO done?
L27 HHO was recorded at 207,480 km at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 5,331 km a year.
Has L27 HHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 HHO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L27 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 L27 HHO find?
L27 HHO passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: floor area slightly corroded/undersealed.

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