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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1993 · 1,999 cc

L84 YNVMOT history

L84 YNV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,294 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

L84 YNV 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 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
145,294 km
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
30,867 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L84 YNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L84 YNV was last recorded at 145,294 km on 27 Aug 2025, 1,605 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Apr 2010: 112,309 miles, lower than 112,471 miles on 16 May 2009.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,689 km · 5 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,605 km
Average per year
30,867 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,294 km
  • 2024 – 143,689 km
  • 2023 – 143,054 km
  • 2022 – 41,178 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,294 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,294 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,294 km
    Test number
    138285576977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail145,233 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,233 miles
    Test number
    386345726208
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,689 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,689 km
    Test number
    464367065553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail143,650 miles1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,650 miles
    Test number
    866567176066
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass143,054 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,054 km
    Test number
    359583870587
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    141,181 miles
    Test number
    431692919095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail41,178 km2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,178 km
    Test number
    711104598574
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering ram leaking power steering leak at rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass135,799 miles (+3,501)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,799 miles
    Test number
    173312095919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,298 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,298 miles
    Test number
    507958387334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,869 miles (+7,266)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    130,869 miles
    Test number
    176675920791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,603 miles (+5,735)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,603 miles
    Test number
    493080038728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,868 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,868 miles
    Test number
    675378835163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,969 miles (+1,562)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,969 miles
    Test number
    998261444199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,407 miles (+605)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,407 miles
    Test number
    227610033428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,802 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,802 miles
    Test number
    265570632475
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass113,802 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,802 miles
    Test number
    517770732102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,532 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,532 miles
    Test number
    265227721152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,309 miles (-162)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,309 miles
    Test number
    820772690087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    112,471 miles
    Test number
    243936239148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,471 miles (+1,083)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,471 miles
    Test number
    892456339100
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass111,388 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    111,388 miles
    Test number
    653645228007
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel

  22. Fail111,387 miles (+4,071)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,387 miles
    Test number
    521935428027
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel

  23. Fail107,316 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    494002027033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHandbrake lever near limit of travel

  24. Pass107,316 miles (+3,264)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    107,316 miles
    Test number
    671792227025
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHandbrake lever near limit of travel

  25. Pass104,052 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    104,052 miles
    Test number
    190480326012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth outer sills rusted at rear

Questions about L84 YNV

Does L84 YNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L84 YNV expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L84 YNV?
The MOT on L84 YNV expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L84 YNV done?
L84 YNV was recorded at 145,294 km at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 30,867 km a year.
Has L84 YNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L84 YNV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L84 YNV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L84 YNV find?
L84 YNV passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just pass test, and 1 more.

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