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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L43 VDMMOT history

L43 VDM is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 165,548 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2024.

L43 VDM 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 4 Jul 2025
Mileage
165,548 km
At MOT on 24 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
9 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,996 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 VDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 VDM was last recorded at 165,548 km on 24 Jun 2024, 422 km more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2021: 96,074 km, lower than 152,387 km on 13 Dec 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,126 km · 10 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
422 km
Average per year
3,996 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 165,548 km
  • 2023 – 160,144 km
  • 2022 – 156,588 km
  • 2021 – 153,006 km
  • 2018 – 152,387 km
  • 2017 – 148,227 km
  • 2015 – 131,388 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,548 km
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded.Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s anti roll end link bushes perished.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner/outer sills corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/f track rod end ball joint boot perished.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn very smooth on inner edge.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint boot perished.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s/r (front to rear) brake pipe becoming corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel buckled

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,548 km (+422)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,548 km
    Test number
    748641740106
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s anti roll end link bushes perished.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner/outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f track rod end ball joint boot perished.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn very smooth on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint boot perished.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r (front to rear) brake pipe becoming corroded.

  2. Fail165,126 km (+4,982)1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,126 km
    Test number
    354713966815
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed/excessively corroded within 30cm of seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads have 1500-2000 miles remaining approximately.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s anti roll end link bushes perished.
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner/outer sills corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe becoming corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f track rod end ball joint boot perished.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn very smooth on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f upper suspension arm ball joint boot perished.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r (front to rear) brake pipe becoming corroded.

  3. Pass160,144 km (+113)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    160,144 km
    Test number
    470339888165
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s anti-roll end link bushes perished
    • AdvisoryUnderisde of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail160,031 km (+3,443)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,031 km
    Test number
    587592903631
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s anti-roll end link bushes perished
    • AdvisoryUnderisde of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass156,588 km (+9)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    156,588 km
    Test number
    191972732775
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded.

  6. Fail156,579 km (+3,573)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,579 km
    Test number
    622714801913
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed within 30cm of suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed within 30cm of suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill holed within 30cm of suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded.
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded.

  7. Pass153,006 km (+56,932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,006 km
    Test number
    183740113125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail96,074 km (-56,313)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,074 km
    Test number
    186210610854
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded o\s to n\s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED ON INSIDE FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass152,387 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,387 km
    Test number
    136780916124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arche slight corrision
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail152,387 km (+4,160)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,387 km
    Test number
    732351826122
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch slight corrision
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass148,227 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,227 km
    Test number
    275144604317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail148,227 km5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,227 km
    Test number
    382282459485
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass139,476 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    139,476 miles
    Test number
    548598088865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel buckled

  14. Fail139,476 miles1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,476 miles
    Test number
    228757488838
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel buckled
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel buckled

  15. Pass131,388 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,388 km
    Test number
    228787812074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail131,388 km4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,388 km
    Test number
    827782827162
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front advise slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass118,500 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    729838634332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail118,494 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,494 miles
    Test number
    697118234344
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L43 VDM

Does L43 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 VDM expired on 4 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 VDM?
The MOT on L43 VDM expired on 4 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 VDM done?
L43 VDM was recorded at 165,548 km at its MOT on 24 Jun 2024, an average of 3,996 km a year.
Has L43 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 VDM has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on L43 VDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L43 VDM find?
L43 VDM passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2024 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive, and 9 more.

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