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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

L3 PCDMOT history

L3 PCD is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 90,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2023.

L3 PCD gold 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 11 Nov 2024
Mileage
90,851 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PCD was last recorded at 90,851 miles on 9 Nov 2023, 1,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,222 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1,629 miles
Average per year
3,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,851 miles
  • 2022 – 89,222 miles
  • 2021 – 86,937 miles
  • 2019 – 85,684 miles
  • 2018 – 82,741 miles
  • 2017 – 78,479 miles
  • 2016 – 73,882 miles
  • 2015 – 69,566 miles
  • 2014 – 65,259 miles
  • 2013 – 61,543 miles
  • 2012 – 57,707 miles
  • 2011 – 53,700 miles
  • 2010 – 48,565 miles
  • 2009 – 46,044 miles
  • 2008 – 43,214 miles
  • 2006 – 37,878 miles
  • 2005 – 32,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,851 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,851 miles (+1,629)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    131373339568
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass89,222 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,222 miles
    Test number
    725205770650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail89,220 miles (+2,283)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,220 miles
    Test number
    978990031734
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,937 miles (+1,253)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    668882835635
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass85,684 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,684 miles
    Test number
    101230726792
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail85,684 miles (+2,943)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,684 miles
    Test number
    779468398294
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,741 miles (+17)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    767107692919
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail82,724 miles (+4,245)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,724 miles
    Test number
    890880741533
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    572440260761
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Fail78,479 miles (+4,597)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,479 miles
    Test number
    731320967299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass73,882 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,882 miles
    Test number
    422821010608
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass69,566 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    876683073987
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail69,433 miles (+4,174)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    665413231887
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nail in tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass65,259 miles (+3,716)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,259 miles
    Test number
    416355244299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres and offside rear tyre worn on edge

  15. Pass61,543 miles (+3,836)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,543 miles
    Test number
    727182043262
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass57,707 miles (+4,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    738147722203
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass53,700 miles (+5,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,700 miles
    Test number
    156575341207
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass48,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    111457110292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,565 miles (+326)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,565 miles
    Test number
    343726510241
    • 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)

  20. Pass48,239 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,239 miles
    Test number
    783491170084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail48,224 miles (+2,180)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,224 miles
    Test number
    682864960049
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,044 miles (+2,830)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    46,044 miles
    Test number
    710692569050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass43,214 miles (+5,336)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    332912058016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,878 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    37,878 miles
    Test number
    220286926326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,275 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,275 miles
    Test number
    442144035384
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edge

Questions about L3 PCD

Does L3 PCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 PCD expired on 11 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 PCD?
The MOT on L3 PCD expired on 11 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 PCD done?
L3 PCD was recorded at 90,851 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2023, an average of 3,265 miles a year.
Has L3 PCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PCD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 PCD 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 L3 PCD find?
L3 PCD passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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