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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,830 cc

L29 MBVMOT history

L29 MBV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 148,421 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2023.

L29 MBV blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jan 2024
Mileage
148,421 km
At MOT on 3 Jan 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,100 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 MBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 MBV was last recorded at 148,421 km on 3 Jan 2023, 1,439 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,982 km · 6 Jul 2020
Between the last two tests
1,439 km
Average per year
3,100 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 148,421 km
  • 2020 – 146,982 km
  • 2017 – 144,880 km
  • 2015 – 142,220 km
  • 2014 – 138,900 km
  • 2007 – 103,896 km
  • 2006 – 97,493 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,421 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,421 km (+1,439)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,421 km
    Test number
    230511966524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass146,982 km (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    146,982 km
    Test number
    325354071532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,880 km (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,880 km
    Test number
    686230966815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,220 km (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    142,220 km
    Test number
    760682047419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,900 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,900 km
    Test number
    179274374235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,423 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,423 miles
    Test number
    207509653238
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  7. Pass137,423 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,423 miles
    Test number
    245369753268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    298024362246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,829 miles (+5,812)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,829 miles
    Test number
    666013262271
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass127,017 miles (+4,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    127,017 miles
    Test number
    288372351298
    • 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)

  11. Pass122,956 miles (+5,691)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    122,956 miles
    Test number
    891385340285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,265 miles (+7,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    117,265 miles
    Test number
    114736529286
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass109,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    109,992 miles
    Test number
    802275738295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,896 km (+6,403)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    103,896 km
    Test number
    744978927278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,493 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    97,493 km
    Test number
    180472316277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    90,584 miles
    Test number
    521948505283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L29 MBV

Does L29 MBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L29 MBV expired on 2 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L29 MBV?
The MOT on L29 MBV expired on 2 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L29 MBV done?
L29 MBV was recorded at 148,421 km at its MOT on 3 Jan 2023, an average of 3,100 km a year.
Has L29 MBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 MBV has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2013.
Has the mileage on L29 MBV 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 MBV find?
L29 MBV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2023 with 8 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.

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