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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L52 RWVMOT history

L52 RWV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2023.

L52 RWV silver 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 1 Nov 2024
Mileage
114,421 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 RWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
11 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 RWV was last recorded at 114,421 miles on 2 Nov 2023, 552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2015: 11,041 miles, lower than 108,501 miles on 29 Oct 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,869 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
552 miles
Average per year
1,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,421 miles
  • 2022 – 113,869 miles
  • 2021 – 112,694 miles
  • 2019 – 111,492 miles
  • 2017 – 110,824 miles
  • 2016 – 110,359 miles
  • 2015 – 110,041 miles
  • 2013 – 108,501 miles
  • 2012 – 107,063 miles
  • 2011 – 105,736 miles
  • 2010 – 103,521 miles
  • 2009 – 100,937 miles
  • 2008 – 97,216 miles
  • 2007 – 93,188 miles
  • 2006 – 89,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,421 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,421 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,421 miles
    Test number
    707266857310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,869 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    113,869 miles
    Test number
    956781308221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,694 miles (+1,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    362133457321
    • AdvisoryService brake just met efficiency

  4. Pass111,492 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    808872673854
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail111,492 miles (+668)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,492 miles
    Test number
    285657514896
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass110,824 miles (+465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    738830348417
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass110,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    211605748626
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll discs slightly corroded

  8. Fail110,359 miles (+318)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    734606759146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (5.2.6)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll discs slightly corroded

  9. Pass110,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,041 miles
    Test number
    187540205101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail11,041 miles (-97,460)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,041 miles
    Test number
    557820205118
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass108,501 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    108,501 miles
    Test number
    425972303452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,429 miles (+1,366)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,429 miles
    Test number
    525051793250
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass107,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    319479792436
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail107,063 miles (+64)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,063 miles
    Test number
    506368192240
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass106,999 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    578350052188
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Fail106,999 miles (+1,263)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,999 miles
    Test number
    836600652196
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass105,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    105,736 miles
    Test number
    896860161193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,736 miles (+2,215)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,736 miles
    Test number
    459978551128
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass103,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    143278530177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail103,521 miles (+2,584)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,521 miles
    Test number
    624898730111
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass100,937 miles (+3,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    341174339115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass97,216 miles (+4,028)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    97,216 miles
    Test number
    154192718138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,188 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,188 miles
    Test number
    222598317443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    89,567 miles
    Test number
    730939906189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about L52 RWV

Does L52 RWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L52 RWV expired on 1 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L52 RWV?
The MOT on L52 RWV expired on 1 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L52 RWV done?
L52 RWV was recorded at 114,421 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2023, an average of 1,417 miles a year.
Has L52 RWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 RWV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2019.
Has the mileage on L52 RWV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L52 RWV find?
L52 RWV passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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