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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,840 cc

L5 LKWMOT history

L5 LKW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 35,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2023.

L5 LKW blue 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 11 Jul 2024
Mileage
35,493 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 LKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 LKW was last recorded at 35,493 miles on 12 Jul 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,490 miles · 5 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 35,493 miles
  • 2019 – 34,701 miles
  • 2018 – 33,811 miles
  • 2017 – 32,352 miles
  • 2016 – 30,874 miles
  • 2015 – 29,701 miles
  • 2014 – 28,473 miles
  • 2013 – 26,784 miles
  • 2012 – 24,989 miles
  • 2011 – 23,590 miles
  • 2010 – 23,407 miles
  • 2008 – 21,331 miles
  • 2007 – 19,316 miles
  • 2006 – 17,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,493 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Dangerous6 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,493 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    35,493 miles
    Test number
    801267347547
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail35,490 miles (+789)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,490 miles
    Test number
    535123334032
    • DangerousRear brake hoses incorrectly fitted. Nearside rear hose fouling road wheel.
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass34,701 miles (+890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,701 miles
    Test number
    868789197041
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass33,811 miles (+1,459)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,811 miles
    Test number
    595510148938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryOffside Slight play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion

  5. Pass32,352 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,352 miles
    Test number
    123607355039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,874 miles (+1,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,874 miles
    Test number
    402870126709
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass29,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,701 miles
    Test number
    828946775051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail29,701 miles (+1,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,701 miles
    Test number
    878746875059
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass28,473 miles (+1,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,473 miles
    Test number
    386638174086
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass26,784 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    26,784 miles
    Test number
    117533413150
    • AdvisoryRear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls have slight damage

  11. Fail26,784 miles (+1,795)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,784 miles
    Test number
    548113213134
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls have slight damage

  12. Pass24,989 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    24,989 miles
    Test number
    266323002194
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly delaminated & cracked
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber piston cover split
    • NoteRear shock absorber piston covers split

  13. Fail24,989 miles (+1,399)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,989 miles
    Test number
    616043902179
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly delaminated & cracked
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber piston cover split
    • NoteRear shock absorber piston covers split

  14. Pass23,590 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,590 miles
    Test number
    839864791041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,407 miles
    Test number
    124905300051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail23,407 miles (+2,076)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,407 miles
    Test number
    550825900055
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  17. Pass21,331 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,331 miles
    Test number
    214041138325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,330 miles (+2,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,330 miles
    Test number
    501330438328
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass19,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    801702607272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,316 miles (+1,579)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,316 miles
    Test number
    242912507231
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass17,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    17,737 miles
    Test number
    402152906210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 LKW

Does L5 LKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L5 LKW expired on 11 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L5 LKW?
The MOT on L5 LKW expired on 11 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L5 LKW done?
L5 LKW was recorded at 35,493 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2023, an average of 1,046 miles a year.
Has L5 LKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 LKW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L5 LKW 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 L5 LKW find?
L5 LKW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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