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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L89 VDMMOT history

L89 VDM is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 1993. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 176,940 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2023.

L89 VDM black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2024
Mileage
176,940 km
At MOT on 29 Mar 2023
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,970 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L89 VDM
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 Jan 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L89 VDM was last recorded at 176,940 km on 29 Mar 2023, 390 km more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,550 km · 5 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
390 km
Average per year
2,970 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 176,940 km
  • 2021 – 176,550 km
  • 2020 – 176,044 km
  • 2019 – 175,547 km
  • 2016 – 175,119 km
  • 2014 – 174,773 km
  • 2013 – 173,742 km
  • 2012 – 172,579 km
  • 2010 – 165,975 km
  • 2008 – 133,053 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,940 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,940 km (+390)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    176,940 km
    Test number
    538782306260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,550 km (+506)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    176,550 km
    Test number
    618154513952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,044 km (+497)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    176,044 km
    Test number
    333137628190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,547 km (+428)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    175,547 km
    Test number
    816924931584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass175,119 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    175,119 km
    Test number
    513009045674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail175,119 km (+346)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,119 km
    Test number
    838962701482
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  7. Pass174,773 km (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    174,773 km
    Test number
    146162414243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass173,742 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    173,742 km
    Test number
    168349883189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass172,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    172,593 miles
    Test number
    117671782161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail172,579 km1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,579 km
    Test number
    108330182147
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyer worn low inside edges

  11. Pass170,215 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    170,215 miles
    Test number
    839724151161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,713 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,713 miles
    Test number
    545157141108
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wear

  13. Pass165,975 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    165,975 km
    Test number
    582337740193
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass159,986 miles (+26,933)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    159,986 miles
    Test number
    231294089141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass133,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    204439868459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail133,053 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,053 km
    Test number
    821369568109
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about L89 VDM

Does L89 VDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L89 VDM expired on 28 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L89 VDM?
The MOT on L89 VDM expired on 28 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L89 VDM done?
L89 VDM was recorded at 176,940 km at its MOT on 29 Mar 2023, an average of 2,970 km a year.
Has L89 VDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L89 VDM has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on L89 VDM 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 L89 VDM find?
L89 VDM passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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