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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,830 cc

L52 DCUMOT history

L52 DCU is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,249 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

L52 DCU 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 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
170,249 km
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,699 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 DCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 DCU was last recorded at 170,249 km on 27 Oct 2022, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,249 km · 22 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
5,699 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 170,249 km
  • 2021 – 167,527 km
  • 2020 – 166,509 km
  • 2019 – 165,773 km
  • 2018 – 164,758 km
  • 2017 – 164,737 km
  • 2013 – 154,673 km
  • 2009 – 151,740 km
  • 2005 – 73,605 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,249 km
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2005–2017

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,249 km9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,249 km
    Test number
    851288453859
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail170,249 km (+2,722)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,249 km
    Test number
    338096619737
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,527 km (+1,018)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,527 km
    Test number
    862041498543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on suspension
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  4. Pass166,509 km (+736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,509 km
    Test number
    946014404185
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  5. Pass165,773 km (+1,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,773 km
    Test number
    419304234860
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension and underbody

  6. Pass164,758 km (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,758 km
    Test number
    295637892993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrossion

  7. Fail164,747 km (+10)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,747 km
    Test number
    773193175230
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail164,737 km6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,737 km
    Test number
    221363055890
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass160,995 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,995 miles
    Test number
    614776677517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,988 miles (+2,514)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,988 miles
    Test number
    487570334346
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass158,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    158,474 miles
    Test number
    379166335078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,673 km7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    154,673 km
    Test number
    505416113327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded.
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass154,330 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    154,330 miles
    Test number
    767047312313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail154,296 miles (+521)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,296 miles
    Test number
    599592812336
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  15. Pass153,775 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    153,775 miles
    Test number
    377333411389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail153,765 miles (+663)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,765 miles
    Test number
    409442211492
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass153,102 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    153,102 miles
    Test number
    454256210410
    • NoteCar under body under silled

  18. Pass151,740 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    151,740 km
    Test number
    113268829318
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass147,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    147,160 miles
    Test number
    184187518326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail147,160 miles (+5,849)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,160 miles
    Test number
    420547618438
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  21. Pass141,311 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    141,311 miles
    Test number
    191933637338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail141,278 miles (+26,558)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,278 miles
    Test number
    222231337388
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass114,720 miles (+1,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    114,720 miles
    Test number
    212856206381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail113,653 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,653 miles
    Test number
    680878596258
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  25. Pass73,605 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    73,605 km
    Test number
    444885615407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail73,527 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,527 miles
    Test number
    783058205325
    • 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)

Questions about L52 DCU

Does L52 DCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L52 DCU expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L52 DCU?
The MOT on L52 DCU expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L52 DCU done?
L52 DCU was recorded at 170,249 km at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 5,699 km a year.
Has L52 DCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 DCU has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L52 DCU 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 L52 DCU find?
L52 DCU passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 9 advisories: central front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; central rear upper sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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