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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

L37 HOPMOT history

L37 HOP is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,735 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

L37 HOP 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 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
170,735 km
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,882 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L37 HOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L37 HOP was last recorded at 170,735 km on 16 Oct 2025, 2,546 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,189 km · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,546 km
Average per year
1,882 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,735 km
  • 2024 – 168,189 km
  • 2023 – 167,913 km
  • 2012 – 162,112 km
  • 2011 – 151,552 km
  • 2010 – 141,510 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,735 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside slight corrosion to inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,735 km (+2,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    170,735 km
    Test number
    309814256934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass168,189 km (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,189 km
    Test number
    495429739868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight corrosion to inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight corrosion to inner sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail168,183 km (+270)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,183 km
    Test number
    343268973447
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight corrosion to inner sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight corrosion to inner sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass167,913 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    167,913 km
    Test number
    703475764881
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
  5. Pass167,428 miles (+4,153)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    167,428 miles
    Test number
    469028062058
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on front brake discs
    • AdvisorySurface rust on rear brake discs
  6. Pass163,275 miles (+12)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    163,275 miles
    Test number
    465098853194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  7. Fail163,263 miles5 failures10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,263 miles
    Test number
    106686453195
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges
  8. Pass162,112 km4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    162,112 km
    Test number
    597752352168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSeat belts bolted to roll bar
  9. Fail162,112 km2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,112 km
    Test number
    897852352111
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres worn on edges
    • NoteSeat belts bolted to roll bar
  10. Fail162,076 miles11 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,076 miles
    Test number
    607382542131
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSeat belts bolted to roll-bar
  11. Pass151,552 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    151,552 km
    Test number
    399688011144
    • NoteOil leak engine and diff
  12. Fail151,552 km (+10,042)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,552 km
    Test number
    315909901186
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak engine and diff
  13. Pass141,510 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2011
    Odometer
    141,510 km
    Test number
    473326590065
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  14. Fail141,510 km3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,510 km
    Test number
    764606590014
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  15. Pass132,322 miles (+3,675)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2010
    Odometer
    132,322 miles
    Test number
    404407909177
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear outer sills corroded
  16. Pass128,647 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    128,647 miles
    Test number
    460540828184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,645 miles (+401)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,645 miles
    Test number
    183286518156
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  18. Pass128,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    128,244 miles
    Test number
    554943227180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,244 miles (+2,118)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,244 miles
    Test number
    154582827158
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass126,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    126,126 miles
    Test number
    704823396073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,126 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,126 miles
    Test number
    120373796068
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about L37 HOP

Does L37 HOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L37 HOP expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L37 HOP?
The MOT on L37 HOP expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L37 HOP done?
L37 HOP was recorded at 170,735 km at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 1,882 km a year.
Has L37 HOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L37 HOP has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L37 HOP 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 L37 HOP find?
L37 HOP passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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