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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,840 cc

L57 NAWMOT history

L57 NAW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,678 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

L57 NAW blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2023
Mileage
182,678 km
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,947 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 NAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 NAW was last recorded at 182,678 km on 27 Sept 2022, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,678 km · 26 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
5,947 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,678 km
  • 2021 – 178,424 km
  • 2020 – 177,307 km
  • 2019 – 175,105 km
  • 2018 – 173,165 km
  • 2017 – 171,553 km
  • 2015 – 157,972 km
  • 2014 – 151,438 km
  • 2013 – 143,278 km
  • 2012 – 132,875 km
  • 2011 – 125,948 km
  • 2010 – 119,906 km
  • 2008 – 107,871 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,678 km
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,678 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    182,678 km
    Test number
    584938121043
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail182,678 km (+4,254)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,678 km
    Test number
    957171186704
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass178,424 km (+1,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    178,424 km
    Test number
    874892151964
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass177,307 km (+2,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,307 km
    Test number
    803304164803
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass175,105 km (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    175,105 km
    Test number
    188131180852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,165 km (+1,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    173,165 km
    Test number
    813834967210
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass171,553 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    171,553 km
    Test number
    358486557553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail171,553 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,553 km
    Test number
    783428789208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  9. Pass165,553 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,553 miles
    Test number
    293259409045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass157,972 km (+6,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    157,972 km
    Test number
    399835715017
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail151,438 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,438 km
    Test number
    337734314036
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass151,438 km (+8,160)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    151,438 km
    Test number
    937524714013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass143,278 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    143,278 km
    Test number
    289758403026
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail143,278 km (+10,403)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,278 km
    Test number
    568138703081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass132,875 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    132,875 km
    Test number
    836747912010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,875 km (+6,927)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,875 km
    Test number
    719357612014
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass125,948 km10 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    125,948 km
    Test number
    199109611076
    • NoteBoot area not checked properly due to trim
    • NoteBrake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing
    • NoteBrake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
    • NoteBrake discs corroding
    • NoteCoil springs corroding
    • NoteExhaust corroding,slight blow,slight damage
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteO/s & n/s chassis rails slight damage
    • NoteSlight play steering rack
    • NoteSubframe & suspension arms corroding

  18. Fail125,948 miles1 failure10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,948 miles
    Test number
    787628611099
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoot area not checked properly due to trim
    • NoteBrake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing
    • NoteBrake & fuel pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)
    • NoteBrake discs corroding
    • NoteCoil springs corroding
    • NoteExhaust corroding,slight blow,slight damage
    • NoteHandbrake travel high
    • NoteO/s & n/s chassis rails slight damage
    • NoteSlight play steering rack
    • NoteSubframe & suspension arms corroding

  19. Pass119,906 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    119,906 km
    Test number
    133838900050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail119,906 km (+12,035)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,906 km
    Test number
    132248900461
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass107,871 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    107,871 km
    Test number
    571405468321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,871 km (+12,826)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,871 km
    Test number
    572985368353
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass95,045 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,045 km
    Test number
    723042908061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L57 NAW

Does L57 NAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L57 NAW expired on 26 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L57 NAW?
The MOT on L57 NAW expired on 26 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L57 NAW done?
L57 NAW was recorded at 182,678 km at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 5,947 km a year.
Has L57 NAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 NAW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L57 NAW 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 L57 NAW find?
L57 NAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all; coil spring corroded all 4; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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