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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L7 GCJMOT history

L7 GCJ is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 163,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

L7 GCJ black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
163,165 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 GCJ
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
3 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 GCJ was last recorded at 163,165 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,809 miles · 23 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
356 miles
Average per year
3,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,165 miles
  • 2022 – 162,809 miles
  • 2021 – 162,241 miles
  • 2020 – 161,975 miles
  • 2019 – 161,051 miles
  • 2018 – 160,119 miles
  • 2017 – 157,992 miles
  • 2016 – 156,540 miles
  • 2015 – 154,871 miles
  • 2014 – 153,736 miles
  • 2013 – 150,509 miles
  • 2012 – 144,291 miles
  • 2011 – 140,124 miles
  • 2010 – 133,093 miles
  • 2009 – 126,063 miles
  • 2008 – 117,520 miles
  • 2007 – 108,385 miles
  • 2006 – 99,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,165 miles
  • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion. Lower edges of offside & nearside front wings corroded.
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 6 MOTs since 2017

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Fuel pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,165 miles (+356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,165 miles
    Test number
    962855505391
    • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion. Lower edges of offside & nearside front wings corroded.
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  2. Pass162,809 miles (+568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,809 miles
    Test number
    392959313707
    • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion. Lower edge of offside front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  3. Pass162,241 miles (+266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    162,241 miles
    Test number
    577861687911
    • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  4. Pass161,975 miles (+924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,975 miles
    Test number
    715376142712
    • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  5. Pass161,051 miles (+932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    161,051 miles
    Test number
    383340455294
    • AdvisoryAreas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass160,119 miles (+2,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,119 miles
    Test number
    595212051695
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes and areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion

  7. Pass157,992 miles (+1,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,992 miles
    Test number
    407990559192
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded

  8. Pass156,540 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    156,540 miles
    Test number
    258369021598
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded

  9. Fail156,488 miles (+1,617)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,488 miles
    Test number
    541732050162
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Pipe to nearside rear in clip (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes slightly corroded

  10. Pass154,871 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    154,871 miles
    Test number
    139301255483
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious suspension rubber components showing perishing

  11. Fail154,871 miles (+18)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,871 miles
    Test number
    598631255093
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious suspension rubber components showing perishing

  12. Fail154,853 miles (+1,117)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,853 miles
    Test number
    987210935011
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAreas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion damage,but meeting test criteria
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious suspension rubber bushings and components showing perishing

  13. Pass153,736 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    153,736 miles
    Test number
    135024534096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion damage evident to lower edges of rear wheel arches and sill panels,but meeting test criteria
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteIndex plate lamp brackets slightly corroded

  14. Fail153,736 miles (+3,227)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,736 miles
    Test number
    287254534093
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion damage evident to lower edges of rear wheel arches and sill panels,but meeting test criteria
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • NoteIndex plate lamp brackets slightly corroded

  15. Pass150,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    150,509 miles
    Test number
    519309233003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,506 miles (+6,215)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,506 miles
    Test number
    568199033080
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  17. Pass144,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    144,291 miles
    Test number
    147358122432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,291 miles (+4,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,291 miles
    Test number
    697788922095
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass140,124 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    140,124 miles
    Test number
    547762131026
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake didcs pitted
    • NoteNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

  20. Fail140,124 miles (+7,031)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,124 miles
    Test number
    515801231062
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brake didcs pitted
    • NoteNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

  21. Pass133,093 miles (+131)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    133,093 miles
    Test number
    761040930073
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside and offside front steering rack track rod ends rubber boots deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

  22. Fail132,962 miles (+6,899)2 dangerous4 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,962 miles
    Test number
    162628010404
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside and offside front steering rack track rod ends rubber boots deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

  23. Pass126,063 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    126,063 miles
    Test number
    591043129039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass117,520 miles (+9,135)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    117,520 miles
    Test number
    700768028024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass108,385 miles (+8,959)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    108,385 miles
    Test number
    984467527031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    99,426 miles
    Test number
    143064726458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 GCJ

Does L7 GCJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 GCJ expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 GCJ?
The MOT on L7 GCJ expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 GCJ done?
L7 GCJ was recorded at 163,165 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 3,717 miles a year.
Has L7 GCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 GCJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on L7 GCJ 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 L7 GCJ find?
L7 GCJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 2 advisories: areas of vehicle underside/components showing corrosion. lower edges of offside & nearside front wings corroded.; fuel pipe/s corroded.

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