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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

L40 LHBMOT history

L40 LHB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2023.

L40 LHB blue 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 22 May 2024
Mileage
97,211 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2024
Latest MOT test
23 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LHB was last recorded at 97,211 miles on 23 May 2023, 252 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,959 miles · 20 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
252 miles
Average per year
2,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,211 miles
  • 2021 – 96,959 miles
  • 2020 – 96,694 miles
  • 2019 – 95,476 miles
  • 2018 – 93,745 miles
  • 2017 – 92,993 miles
  • 2016 – 89,301 miles
  • 2015 – 84,010 miles
  • 2014 – 79,382 miles
  • 2013 – 74,270 miles
  • 2012 – 71,172 miles
  • 2011 – 67,241 miles
  • 2010 – 64,178 miles
  • 2009 – 63,278 miles
  • 2008 – 62,963 miles
  • 2007 – 59,258 miles
  • 2006 – 53,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,211 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside sill is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear brake shows signs of heat build up.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,211 miles (+252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,211 miles
    Test number
    512055594945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass96,959 miles (+265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,959 miles
    Test number
    687962699406
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass96,694 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,694 miles
    Test number
    822303016247
    • AdvisoryOffside sill is corroded

  4. Fail96,665 miles (+1,189)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    118116928607
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill is corroded

  5. Pass95,476 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    751508883500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shows signs of heat build up.
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,407 miles (+1,662)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,407 miles
    Test number
    606395601639
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shows signs of heat build up.
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,745 miles (+752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    420508377356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended
    • AdvisoryRear axle only just met brake balance requirement

  8. Pass92,993 miles (+3,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,993 miles
    Test number
    277071542861
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill is corroded

  9. Pass89,301 miles (+5,291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,301 miles
    Test number
    312853707848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit extremely heavy wear on inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/side front tyre worn on inner tread

  10. Pass84,010 miles (+4,628)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,010 miles
    Test number
    809278805164
    • NoteSlight binding n/side front brake

  11. Pass79,382 miles (+5,112)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,382 miles
    Test number
    387933414112
    • NoteFront brakes can be felt dragging slightly

  12. Pass74,270 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    74,270 miles
    Test number
    268229903490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,172 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,172 miles
    Test number
    829849132132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,170 miles (+3,929)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,170 miles
    Test number
    835307132161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)

  15. Pass67,241 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    298030961026
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Fail67,241 miles (+3,063)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,241 miles
    Test number
    858700761093
    • Repaired at testNearside 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass64,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,178 miles
    Test number
    490685750181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,173 miles (+895)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,173 miles
    Test number
    780265150196
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NoteN/s/ and o/s outer sills rusting,slight wear to front discs inner face

  19. Pass63,278 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,278 miles
    Test number
    491090829143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    632745218114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,963 miles (+3,705)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    190015218162
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass59,258 miles (+5,495)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,258 miles
    Test number
    423589307197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,763 miles
    Test number
    410877716113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 LHB

Does L40 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 LHB expired on 22 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 LHB?
The MOT on L40 LHB expired on 22 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 LHB done?
L40 LHB was recorded at 97,211 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2023, an average of 2,545 miles a year.
Has L40 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LHB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 LHB 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 L40 LHB find?
L40 LHB passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner chassis leg; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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