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Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,800 cc

L69 MEPMOT history

L69 MEP is a red petrol Mazda first used on 1 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 103,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2024
Mileage
103,890 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L69 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L69 MEP was last recorded at 103,890 miles on 19 Jun 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2013: 87,296 miles, lower than 137,183 miles on 6 Aug 2012.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,890 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,890 miles
  • 2021 – 100,182 miles
  • 2020 – 98,591 miles
  • 2019 – 98,148 miles
  • 2018 – 95,160 miles
  • 2017 – 91,797 miles
  • 2016 – 89,887 miles
  • 2015 – 88,816 miles
  • 2013 – 87,296 miles
  • 2012 – 137,183 miles
  • 2008 – 124,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,890 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,890 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    429916504794
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail103,890 miles (+3,708)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,890 miles
    Test number
    755446729731
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass100,182 miles (+37)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    454610229393
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail100,145 miles (+1,554)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,145 miles
    Test number
    652134966110
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass98,591 miles (+1)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    98,591 miles
    Test number
    350155599448
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail98,590 miles (+442)2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,590 miles
    Test number
    392019318749
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass98,148 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    98,148 miles
    Test number
    373591235929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,160 miles (+3,363)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,160 miles
    Test number
    299714807359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,797 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,797 miles
    Test number
    899458429372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,887 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,887 miles
    Test number
    172272475128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,816 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    88,816 miles
    Test number
    306455955150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,296 miles (-49,887)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    87,296 miles
    Test number
    679941693288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,183 miles (+12,307)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,183 miles
    Test number
    997989912276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,876 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    124,876 miles
    Test number
    812674248002
    • NoteSlight knock to steering rack
  15. Fail124,875 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,875 miles
    Test number
    530467638093
    • FailureBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about L69 MEP

Does L69 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L69 MEP expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L69 MEP?
The MOT on L69 MEP expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L69 MEP done?
L69 MEP was recorded at 103,890 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023.
Has L69 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L69 MEP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L69 MEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L69 MEP find?
L69 MEP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective split.; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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