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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L30 LMJMOT history

L30 LMJ is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,387 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2022.

L30 LMJ green 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 Jul 2023
Mileage
166,387 km
At MOT on 30 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,571 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 LMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 LMJ was last recorded at 166,387 km on 30 Jul 2022, 2,692 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,695 km · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,692 km
Average per year
2,571 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,387 km
  • 2021 – 163,695 km
  • 2020 – 163,694 km
  • 2019 – 163,043 km
  • 2018 – 161,816 km
  • 2017 – 159,409 km
  • 2011 – 140,974 km
  • 2010 – 138,205 km
  • 2009 – 132,565 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,387 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear bumper has slight damage

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,387 km1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,387 km
    Test number
    103261995471
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper has slight damage

  2. Fail166,387 km (+2,692)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,387 km
    Test number
    518690657964
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper has slight damage

  3. Pass163,695 km (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,695 km
    Test number
    833971670372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail163,694 km (+651)3 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,694 km
    Test number
    797796701342
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass163,043 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    163,043 km
    Test number
    748821126924
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail163,043 km (+1,227)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,043 km
    Test number
    766032333137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass161,816 km (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    161,816 km
    Test number
    991136045758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,409 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    159,409 km
    Test number
    355055467558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,409 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,409 km
    Test number
    174550252968
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass153,943 miles (+5,443)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,943 miles
    Test number
    774631430191
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • 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 Front 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 exhaust box corroded

  11. Pass148,500 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    148,500 miles
    Test number
    609365294178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear sills

  12. Fail148,500 miles (+2,630)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,500 miles
    Test number
    659715894110
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear sills

  13. Pass145,870 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    145,870 miles
    Test number
    305021553158
    • 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)
    • NoteEmissions very eratic.

  14. Fail145,869 miles (+2,137)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,869 miles
    Test number
    546409743101
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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)
    • NoteEmissions very eratic.

  15. Pass143,732 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    143,732 miles
    Test number
    897520052147
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside front wheel difficult to turn by hand

  16. Pass140,974 km (+2,769)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,974 km
    Test number
    215663841127
    • NoteDrivers wiper poor clearing + split
    • NoteFront number plate loose

  17. Pass138,205 km (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    138,205 km
    Test number
    242773050404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,565 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    132,565 km
    Test number
    934574959197
    • NoteHeadlamp beam images poor
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber starting to leak

  19. Pass127,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    127,838 miles
    Test number
    510226658135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,838 miles (+2,063)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,838 miles
    Test number
    242245658127
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass125,775 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    125,775 miles
    Test number
    554481927126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass121,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    121,864 miles
    Test number
    383929826198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 LMJ

Does L30 LMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L30 LMJ expired on 29 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L30 LMJ?
The MOT on L30 LMJ expired on 29 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L30 LMJ done?
L30 LMJ was recorded at 166,387 km at its MOT on 30 Jul 2022, an average of 2,571 km a year.
Has L30 LMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 LMJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L30 LMJ 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 L30 LMJ find?
L30 LMJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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