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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

L28 JEYMOT history

L28 JEY is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 87,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2023.

L28 JEY blue 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 29 Sept 2024
Mileage
87,828 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L28 JEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L28 JEY was last recorded at 87,828 miles on 30 Sept 2023, 9,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,859 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9,969 miles
Average per year
2,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,828 miles
  • 2022 – 77,859 miles
  • 2021 – 77,189 miles
  • 2020 – 73,756 miles
  • 2019 – 72,564 miles
  • 2018 – 69,727 miles
  • 2017 – 66,390 miles
  • 2016 – 65,154 miles
  • 2015 – 63,528 miles
  • 2014 – 61,560 miles
  • 2012 – 59,391 miles
  • 2011 – 57,165 miles
  • 2010 – 53,578 miles
  • 2009 – 51,113 miles
  • 2008 – 44,023 miles
  • 2007 – 40,124 miles
  • 2006 – 35,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,828 miles
  • AdvisoryCar underneath covered in under seal

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,828 miles (+9,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,828 miles
    Test number
    474195153124
    • AdvisoryCar underneath covered in under seal
  2. Pass77,859 miles (+670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    598517619236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryOuter plastic sill covers fitted
  3. Pass77,189 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,189 miles
    Test number
    595425912354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s outer plastic sill covers fitted at time of test
  4. Fail77,182 miles (+3,426)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    149045736375
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes coverd in rust
    • AdvisoryN/s/f o/s/f plastic cover sills fitted at time of test
  5. Pass73,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,756 miles
    Test number
    966705207378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,756 miles (+1,192)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,756 miles
    Test number
    308218581888
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel light bind
  7. Pass72,564 miles (+2,837)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,564 miles
    Test number
    657219637552
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass69,727 miles (+3,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    255529382144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  9. Pass66,390 miles (+1,236)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,390 miles
    Test number
    107151784532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass65,154 miles (+1,626)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    578509592459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
  11. Pass63,528 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,528 miles
    Test number
    299775565087
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUndersideof vehicle corroded
  12. Fail63,528 miles (+1,968)5 dangerous6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,528 miles
    Test number
    697044265054
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUndersideof vehicle corroded
  13. Pass61,560 miles (+2,169)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,560 miles
    Test number
    767376334019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass59,391 miles (+2,226)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    297450442320
    • NoteRear disc slightly corroded
  15. Pass57,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    57,165 miles
    Test number
    877982731358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,163 miles (+3,585)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,163 miles
    Test number
    216332231371
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass53,578 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,578 miles
    Test number
    454407120403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,113 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,113 miles
    Test number
    564908449308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,750 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,750 miles
    Test number
    332218529007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,023 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    100290538000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,124 miles (+4,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,124 miles
    Test number
    792869427073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass35,679 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,679 miles
    Test number
    431207726013
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L28 JEY

Does L28 JEY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L28 JEY expired on 29 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L28 JEY?
The MOT on L28 JEY expired on 29 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L28 JEY done?
L28 JEY was recorded at 87,828 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2023, an average of 2,951 miles a year.
Has L28 JEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L28 JEY has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on L28 JEY 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 L28 JEY find?
L28 JEY passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: car underneath covered in under seal.

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