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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,839 cc

L79 MCFMOT history

L79 MCF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,269 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

L79 MCF 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 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
137,269 km
At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,823 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L79 MCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L79 MCF was last recorded at 137,269 km on 9 Aug 2022, 11 km more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,258 km · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
11 km
Average per year
1,823 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,269 km
  • 2013 – 127,483 km
  • 2012 – 123,869 km
  • 2006 – 107,055 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,269 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,269 km (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,269 km
    Test number
    308152757105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail137,258 km8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,258 km
    Test number
    761959130005
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass133,463 miles (+4,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,463 miles
    Test number
    368448875146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  4. Pass129,065 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    129,065 miles
    Test number
    535582374116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  5. Fail129,062 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    215845364406
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass127,483 km (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,483 km
    Test number
    206100473106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail127,461 km (+3,592)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,461 km
    Test number
    715060853180
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass123,869 km5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,869 km
    Test number
    958841662188
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres showing heat cracks

  9. Pass122,324 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,324 miles
    Test number
    732953600236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,321 miles (+1,645)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,321 miles
    Test number
    271490500239
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  11. Pass120,676 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    120,676 miles
    Test number
    233972789198
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  12. Fail120,676 miles (+3,159)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,676 miles
    Test number
    660102989173
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass117,517 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    117,517 miles
    Test number
    122192178162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail117,515 miles (+3,312)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,515 miles
    Test number
    243860578162
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass114,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    114,203 miles
    Test number
    984481027159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,203 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,203 miles
    Test number
    374101927165
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass107,055 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    107,055 km
    Test number
    102752116438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,055 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,055 miles
    Test number
    382152216020
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L79 MCF

Does L79 MCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L79 MCF expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L79 MCF?
The MOT on L79 MCF expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L79 MCF done?
L79 MCF was recorded at 137,269 km at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 1,823 km a year.
Has L79 MCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L79 MCF has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L79 MCF 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 L79 MCF find?
L79 MCF passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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