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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

L29 FFXMOT history

L29 FFX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 184,137 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2023.

L29 FFX silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2024
Mileage
184,137 km
At MOT on 9 Sept 2023
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,273 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 FFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
27 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 FFX was last recorded at 184,137 km on 9 Sept 2023, 8,117 km more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,020 km · 3 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
8,117 km
Average per year
5,273 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 184,137 km
  • 2022 – 176,020 km
  • 2021 – 167,461 km
  • 2020 – 163,596 km
  • 2019 – 162,164 km
  • 2018 – 159,981 km
  • 2015 – 157,379 km
  • 2013 – 137,501 km
  • 2012 – 135,987 km
  • 2010 – 118,304 km
  • 2006 – 93,794 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,137 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass184,137 km (+8,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    184,137 km
    Test number
    845382167857
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass176,020 km (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,020 km
    Test number
    805740285119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,461 km (+3,865)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,461 km
    Test number
    518309274012
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
  4. Pass163,596 km (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    163,596 km
    Test number
    775497159167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,164 km (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    162,164 km
    Test number
    619586064908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,981 km (+2,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    159,981 km
    Test number
    303764433999
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Fail157,379 km9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,379 km
    Test number
    800691753311
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryAll fexi require realiment
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corrded
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber split
  8. Pass141,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    141,924 miles
    Test number
    307710844387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,501 km (+1,514)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    137,501 km
    Test number
    148039593204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,987 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,987 km
    Test number
    537574342242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail125,944 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,944 miles
    Test number
    499567721233
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s side light came on when tapped and stayed on
    • NoteOver heated wilst on the ramp
  12. Pass125,944 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    125,944 miles
    Test number
    666947421294
    • NoteN/s side light came on when tapped and stayed on
    • NoteOver heated wilst on the ramp
  13. Pass118,304 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    118,304 km
    Test number
    682304620292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,134 miles (+6,025)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    110,134 miles
    Test number
    384509419294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass104,109 miles (+5,336)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,109 miles
    Test number
    232816328209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHand brake travel
  16. Pass98,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,773 miles
    Test number
    903086027287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,773 miles2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,773 miles
    Test number
    432686527203
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  18. Pass93,794 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,794 km
    Test number
    791236406204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,794 km4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,794 km
    Test number
    240813806291
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteShock absorber boots split, track rod end boots perishing, osf light lens condensated

Questions about L29 FFX

Does L29 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 FFX expired on 8 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 FFX?
The MOT on L29 FFX expired on 8 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 FFX done?
L29 FFX was recorded at 184,137 km at its MOT on 9 Sept 2023, an average of 5,273 km a year.
Has L29 FFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 FFX has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2015.
Has the mileage on L29 FFX 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 L29 FFX find?
L29 FFX passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.

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