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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L76 NKXMOT history

L76 NKX is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 98,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

L76 NKX black 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 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
98,200 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L76 NKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L76 NKX was last recorded at 98,200 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,131 miles · 29 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
1,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 98,200 miles
  • 2019 – 98,131 miles
  • 2018 – 98,108 miles
  • 2017 – 97,583 miles
  • 2016 – 96,706 miles
  • 2015 – 95,683 miles
  • 2014 – 93,375 miles
  • 2009 – 86,133 miles
  • 2007 – 84,402 miles
  • 2006 – 84,329 miles
  • 2005 – 81,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,200 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion both inner sills

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,200 miles (+69)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    549600256227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion both inner sills

  2. Pass98,131 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    482779106165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass98,108 miles (+525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    732612358380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass97,583 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,583 miles
    Test number
    294205467425
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  5. Fail97,580 miles (+874)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    255441217320
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass96,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    150420330699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail96,706 miles (+1,023)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    428459958978
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  8. Fail95,683 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    325221705133
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass95,683 miles (+2,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,683 miles
    Test number
    838121005154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,375 miles (+7,242)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,375 miles
    Test number
    229967704411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    513741349241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,131 miles (+1,729)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    351801449223
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass84,402 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,402 miles
    Test number
    711622837335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,329 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,329 miles
    Test number
    960675026373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    81,154 miles
    Test number
    790599195255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L76 NKX

Does L76 NKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L76 NKX expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L76 NKX?
The MOT on L76 NKX expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L76 NKX done?
L76 NKX was recorded at 98,200 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 1,002 miles a year.
Has L76 NKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L76 NKX has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on L76 NKX 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 L76 NKX find?
L76 NKX passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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