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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,798 cc

L288 NUDMOT history

L288 NUD is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 161,498 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2022.

L288 NUD white 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 8 Jul 2023
Mileage
161,498 km
At MOT on 9 Jul 2022
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,799 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L288 NUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
2 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L288 NUD was last recorded at 161,498 km on 9 Jul 2022, 1,036 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,462 km · 24 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
1,036 km
Average per year
2,799 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,498 km
  • 2018 – 160,462 km
  • 2016 – 159,791 km
  • 2015 – 158,980 km
  • 2014 – 157,621 km
  • 2011 – 156,525 km
  • 2006 – 116,519 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,498 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,498 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    161,498 km
    Test number
    721041126798
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass161,132 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,132 miles
    Test number
    975273603912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail161,113 miles (+84)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,113 miles
    Test number
    747485609806
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,029 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,029 miles
    Test number
    452189429934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,014 miles4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,014 miles
    Test number
    630691747003
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass160,462 km (+671)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    160,462 km
    Test number
    938276139097
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/r tyres perished on sidewall

  7. Pass159,791 km (+811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    159,791 km
    Test number
    148700777201
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass158,980 km (+1,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,980 km
    Test number
    752303556453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass157,621 km (+1,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    157,621 km
    Test number
    538865834178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Fail156,525 km2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,525 km
    Test number
    139502691073
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass156,525 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    156,525 km
    Test number
    149692091450
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass155,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    155,082 miles
    Test number
    853447888193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,082 miles (+16,415)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,082 miles
    Test number
    830338878105
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteDamp around o/s/r hub/caliper, assumed to be lubricant.

  14. Pass138,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    138,667 miles
    Test number
    131696577199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail138,667 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,667 miles
    Test number
    604133977158
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  16. Pass116,519 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    116,519 km
    Test number
    261154566121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about L288 NUD

Does L288 NUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L288 NUD expired on 8 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L288 NUD?
The MOT on L288 NUD expired on 8 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L288 NUD done?
L288 NUD was recorded at 161,498 km at its MOT on 9 Jul 2022, an average of 2,799 km a year.
Has L288 NUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L288 NUD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2021.
Has the mileage on L288 NUD 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 L288 NUD find?
L288 NUD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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