Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
L30 MXVMOT history
L30 MXV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 109,686 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L30 MXV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 26 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
L30 MXV was last recorded at 109,686 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 3,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 106,032 miles · 20 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,654 miles
- Average per year
- 5,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 109,686 miles
- 2022 – 106,032 miles
- 2021 – 93,815 miles
- 2020 – 81,168 miles
- 2019 – 75,431 miles
- 2018 – 73,008 miles
- 2017 – 68,926 miles
- 2016 – 65,516 miles
- 2015 – 61,524 miles
- 2014 – 57,128 miles
- 2013 – 52,804 miles
- 2012 – 48,188 miles
- 2011 – 43,535 miles
- 2010 – 39,135 miles
- 2009 – 36,022 miles
- 2008 – 30,334 miles
- 2007 – 23,762 miles
- 2006 – 17,204 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,686 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Corrosion to both rear outer sills but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,686 miles (+3,654)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 109,686 miles
- Test number
- 882158322322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,032 miles (+176)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 106,032 miles
- Test number
- 598471508942
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to outer sills
Fail105,856 miles (+12,041)3 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,856 miles
- Test number
- 694582772686
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass93,815 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 93,815 miles
- Test number
- 529578099693
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sills but not excessive
Fail93,805 miles (+12,637)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,805 miles
- Test number
- 519104753368
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear outer sills but not excessive
Pass81,168 miles (+5,737)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 81,168 miles
- Test number
- 641977017398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to both rear outer sills
Pass75,431 miles (+2,423)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 75,431 miles
- Test number
- 181203741128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside front inner brake pad 3/4 worn
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills
Pass73,008 miles (+4,082)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 73,008 miles
- Test number
- 799608798414
- AdvisoryCorrosion starting in n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills
Pass68,926 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 68,926 miles
- Test number
- 835930200440
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Fail68,926 miles (+3,410)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,926 miles
- Test number
- 753039106277
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Pass65,516 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 65,516 miles
- Test number
- 411786368963
- AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
Pass61,524 miles (+4,396)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 61,524 miles
- Test number
- 301468122160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,128 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 57,128 miles
- Test number
- 808910124201
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass52,804 miles (+4,616)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 52,804 miles
- Test number
- 827858323286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,188 miles (+4,653)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 48,188 miles
- Test number
- 327430532447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,535 miles (+4,400)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 43,535 miles
- Test number
- 599220921292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,135 miles (+3,113)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 39,135 miles
- Test number
- 214115210252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,022 miles (+5,688)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 36,022 miles
- Test number
- 341351239469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass30,334 miles (+6,572)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 30,334 miles
- Test number
- 423055528200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,762 miles (+6,558)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 23,762 miles
- Test number
- 991928027263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 17,204 miles
- Test number
- 112515916272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,204 miles4 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,204 miles
- Test number
- 861015516230
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L30 MXV
- Does L30 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L30 MXV expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L30 MXV?
- The MOT on L30 MXV expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L30 MXV done?
- L30 MXV was recorded at 109,686 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 5,394 miles a year.
- Has L30 MXV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L30 MXV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L30 MXV 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 MXV find?
- L30 MXV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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