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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L71 TJKMOT history

L71 TJK is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 162,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

L71 TJK green 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 2 Dec 2024
Mileage
162,441 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 TJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 TJK was last recorded at 162,441 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,379 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
2,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 162,441 miles
  • 2022 – 162,379 miles
  • 2021 – 162,247 miles
  • 2020 – 161,980 miles
  • 2019 – 160,370 miles
  • 2018 – 159,063 miles
  • 2017 – 155,667 miles
  • 2016 – 152,472 miles
  • 2015 – 147,831 miles
  • 2014 – 145,386 miles
  • 2013 – 142,723 miles
  • 2012 – 140,129 miles
  • 2011 – 136,439 miles
  • 2010 – 127,633 miles
  • 2007 – 124,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,441 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,441 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    162,441 miles
    Test number
    900731767563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,379 miles
    Test number
    127027048081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail162,379 miles (+132)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,379 miles
    Test number
    871204516240
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass162,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    162,247 miles
    Test number
    270069281296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,247 miles (+267)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,247 miles
    Test number
    186554086021
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  6. Pass161,980 miles (+1,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,980 miles
    Test number
    613095378839
    • AdvisoryO/S front outer floor corroded but not in testable area

  7. Pass160,370 miles (+1,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,370 miles
    Test number
    392407474882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass159,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    272856141639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,063 miles (+3,396)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,063 miles
    Test number
    971007267063
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass155,667 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    155,667 miles
    Test number
    974781379340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail155,666 miles (+3,194)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,666 miles
    Test number
    417607324594
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (5.2.6)

  12. Pass152,472 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    152,472 miles
    Test number
    478428185229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,831 miles (+2,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    147,831 miles
    Test number
    406047645183
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  14. Pass145,386 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    145,386 miles
    Test number
    446741944104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,723 miles (+2,594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    142,723 miles
    Test number
    696754043192
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass140,129 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    140,129 miles
    Test number
    865899832150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,439 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    136,439 miles
    Test number
    245900921114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,346 miles (+8,713)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,346 miles
    Test number
    248707611145
    • FailureHorn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Fail127,633 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,633 miles
    Test number
    303208990048
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres worn and perished

  20. Pass127,633 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    127,633 miles
    Test number
    572938490087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear tyres worn and perished

  21. Pass124,860 km (+516)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    124,860 km
    Test number
    491479499079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,344 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    124,344 km
    Test number
    842264678081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail124,344 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,344 km
    Test number
    931034278054
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  24. Pass124,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    511017607163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail124,075 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,075 miles
    Test number
    981706107120
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L71 TJK

Does L71 TJK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L71 TJK expired on 2 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L71 TJK?
The MOT on L71 TJK expired on 2 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L71 TJK done?
L71 TJK was recorded at 162,441 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 2,309 miles a year.
Has L71 TJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 TJK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L71 TJK 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 L71 TJK find?
L71 TJK passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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