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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 1994 · 1,597 cc

L53 HOPMOT history

L53 HOP is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L53 HOP grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
108,252 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L53 HOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L53 HOP was last recorded at 108,252 miles on 21 May 2026, 539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,713 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
539 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,252 miles
  • 2025 – 107,713 miles
  • 2024 – 107,259 miles
  • 2022 – 106,909 miles
  • 2021 – 106,577 miles
  • 2020 – 106,198 miles
  • 2019 – 106,064 miles
  • 2018 – 104,418 miles
  • 2017 – 97,483 miles
  • 2016 – 96,756 miles
  • 2015 – 95,909 miles
  • 2013 – 95,053 miles
  • 2012 – 93,082 miles
  • 2010 – 83,872 miles
  • 2009 – 76,670 miles
  • 2008 – 70,543 miles
  • 2007 – 66,391 miles
  • 2006 – 60,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,252 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside front brake slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,252 miles (+539)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,252 miles
    Test number
    354069161971
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass107,713 miles (+454)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    539283223027
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder body slightly corroded

  3. Pass107,259 miles (+350)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,259 miles
    Test number
    372415639486
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on outer edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle but not structural
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front of vehicle from underside
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass106,909 miles (+332)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    498552863640
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,577 miles (+379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    106,577 miles
    Test number
    546658509792
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass106,198 miles (+134)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,198 miles
    Test number
    226298597037
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear tyres on 3mm on inner edge

  7. Pass106,064 miles (+1,646)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,064 miles
    Test number
    181104693119
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  8. Pass104,418 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,418 miles
    Test number
    121727122733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  9. Fail104,406 miles (+6,923)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,406 miles
    Test number
    754595158216
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded rear section of front to rear steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in front seat belt mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  10. Pass97,483 miles (+727)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    928351774044
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  11. Pass96,756 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    96,756 miles
    Test number
    663818319191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail96,752 miles (+843)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    755881925781
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc condition
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody condition
    • AdvisoryOil weep at diff

  13. Pass95,909 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,909 miles
    Test number
    848563265148
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust bracke
    • NoteGeneral underbody condition

  14. Fail95,908 miles (+855)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,908 miles
    Test number
    836002465169
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteExhaust bracke
    • NoteGeneral underbody condition

  15. Pass95,053 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,053 miles
    Test number
    588578183296
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion
    • NoteBody repair to n/s/f

  16. Fail95,046 miles (+1,964)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,046 miles
    Test number
    448159163227
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion

  17. Pass93,082 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    425616472205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,081 miles (+9,209)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,081 miles
    Test number
    779282672295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass83,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    424843430459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,872 miles (+7,202)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,872 miles
    Test number
    244963630348
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass76,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    76,670 miles
    Test number
    512575449385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,670 miles (+1,707)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,670 miles
    Test number
    453094249387
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass74,963 miles (+145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,963 miles
    Test number
    494852039123
    • NoteCentre rear stop light not wired in

  24. Fail74,818 miles (+4,275)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,818 miles
    Test number
    884517429138
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  25. Pass70,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    351393118190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail70,543 miles (+4,152)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    170263718139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass66,391 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    151347317143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,369 miles (+6,015)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,369 miles
    Test number
    834556117154
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteNon standard exhaust system fitted
    • NoteNon standard springs and dampers (lowered) fitted
    • NoteRear boot spoiler fitted

  29. Pass60,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,354 miles
    Test number
    443403526182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail60,354 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,354 miles
    Test number
    913372426126
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L53 HOP

Does L53 HOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L53 HOP is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L53 HOP?
The MOT on L53 HOP is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L53 HOP done?
L53 HOP was recorded at 108,252 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has L53 HOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L53 HOP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L53 HOP 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 L53 HOP find?
L53 HOP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 advisories: front power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint; oil leak, but not excessive; underbody corroded.

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