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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L39 LJHMOT history

L39 LJH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Jun 1994. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 179,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

L39 LJH red 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 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
179,916 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L39 LJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
17 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L39 LJH was last recorded at 179,916 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,376 miles · 19 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
540 miles
Average per year
3,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,916 miles
  • 2021 – 179,376 miles
  • 2020 – 178,223 miles
  • 2019 – 177,635 miles
  • 2018 – 176,398 miles
  • 2017 – 175,711 miles
  • 2016 – 174,495 miles
  • 2015 – 173,421 miles
  • 2014 – 172,306 miles
  • 2013 – 170,839 miles
  • 2011 – 161,964 miles
  • 2010 – 156,291 miles
  • 2009 – 149,363 miles
  • 2008 – 142,351 miles
  • 2007 – 137,815 miles
  • 2006 – 136,240 miles
  • 2005 – 117,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,916 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,916 miles (+540)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    179,916 miles
    Test number
    130675825843
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  2. Pass179,376 miles (+1,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    179,376 miles
    Test number
    856176525014
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  3. Pass178,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    178,223 miles
    Test number
    614287214067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,223 miles (+588)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,223 miles
    Test number
    613389306126
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass177,635 miles (+1,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,635 miles
    Test number
    983125710648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass176,398 miles (+687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    176,398 miles
    Test number
    474167505025
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded.

  7. Pass175,711 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,711 miles
    Test number
    924872825935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,495 miles (+1,074)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    174,495 miles
    Test number
    160005268839
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end split pin missing.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAntiroll bar on o/s/f is close to upper suspension arm.
    • AdvisorySmall tear in panel by o/s/r spring area under wheel arch.

  9. Pass173,421 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    173,421 miles
    Test number
    995212045182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,306 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    172,306 miles
    Test number
    779629144122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass170,839 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    170,839 miles
    Test number
    248071253150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,764 miles (+8,800)4 dangerous1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,764 miles
    Test number
    636304393058
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSuspect parts of outer door sill has filler in
    • NoteUnderside of vehilce very rusty

  13. Pass161,964 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    161,964 miles
    Test number
    119181821266
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  14. Fail161,962 miles (+5,671)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,962 miles
    Test number
    367270011487
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Pass156,291 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    156,291 miles
    Test number
    871403220245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass149,363 miles (+7,012)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    149,363 miles
    Test number
    622011639224
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth wiper blads split
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres on 1.6mm

  17. Pass142,351 miles (+4,536)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    142,351 miles
    Test number
    874360848268
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSlight binding front brakes

  18. Pass137,815 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    137,815 miles
    Test number
    381484537249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass136,240 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    136,240 miles
    Test number
    481767076211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail136,233 miles (+18,554)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,233 miles
    Test number
    903426676283
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteSmall holes in exhaust tail pipe

  21. Pass117,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    117,679 miles
    Test number
    790408945264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L39 LJH

Does L39 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L39 LJH expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L39 LJH?
The MOT on L39 LJH expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L39 LJH done?
L39 LJH was recorded at 179,916 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 3,487 miles a year.
Has L39 LJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L39 LJH has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L39 LJH 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 L39 LJH find?
L39 LJH passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front brake hose slightly chafed; exhaust noisy.

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