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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

L93 HHOMOT history

L93 HHO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 115,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

L93 HHO red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,971 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,272 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L93 HHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L93 HHO was last recorded at 115,971 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2021: 14,158 miles, lower than 113,535 miles on 1 Feb 2020.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,790 miles · 28 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
181 miles
Average per year
1,272 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,971 miles
  • 2025 – 115,132 miles
  • 2024 – 115,085 miles
  • 2023 – 114,982 miles
  • 2022 – 114,667 miles
  • 2021 – 114,164 miles
  • 2020 – 113,535 miles
  • 2019 – 112,232 miles
  • 2018 – 112,222 miles
  • 2017 – 111,365 miles
  • 2016 – 110,629 miles
  • 2014 – 108,182 miles
  • 2013 – 107,464 miles
  • 2010 – 105,596 miles
  • 2009 – 99,810 miles
  • 2008 – 98,153 miles
  • 2007 – 96,178 miles
  • 2006 – 90,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,971 miles
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on underside of vehicle occurring on steering and suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • General front suspension corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,971 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,971 miles
    Test number
    144607616531
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on underside of vehicle occurring on steering and suspension components

  2. Fail115,790 miles (+658)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,790 miles
    Test number
    640234535253
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on underside of vehicle occurring on steering and suspension components

  3. Pass115,132 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,132 miles
    Test number
    123524019777
    • AdvisoryGeneral front suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryGeneral rear suspension corrosion

  4. Fail115,122 miles (+37)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,122 miles
    Test number
    108679156151
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral front suspension corrosion
    • AdvisoryGeneral rear suspension corrosion

  5. Pass115,085 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,085 miles
    Test number
    251660008989
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,084 miles (+102)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,084 miles
    Test number
    322330894822
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass114,982 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    114,982 miles
    Test number
    941619981316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail114,967 miles (+300)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,967 miles
    Test number
    582399781750
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible yellow (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass114,667 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2023
    Odometer
    114,667 miles
    Test number
    506938176041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail114,658 miles (+494)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,658 miles
    Test number
    732387192808
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass114,164 miles (+100,006)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    260757324419
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail14,158 miles (-99,377)2 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,158 miles
    Test number
    527960869925
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass113,535 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,535 miles
    Test number
    470758559761
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail113,529 miles (+1,297)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,529 miles
    Test number
    674542415491
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass112,232 miles (+10)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,232 miles
    Test number
    561151113143
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Additional wiring for under body lighting? (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust fouling rear subframe.

  16. Fail112,222 miles (+857)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,222 miles
    Test number
    804533542686
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Additional wiring for under body lighting? (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust fouling rear subframe.

  17. Pass111,365 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,365 miles
    Test number
    147488367116
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail111,364 miles (+206)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,364 miles
    Test number
    687758993756
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass111,158 miles (+529)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,158 miles
    Test number
    840668276496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer rusty small hole & blowing slight

  20. Pass110,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,629 miles
    Test number
    610994896837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,719 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,719 km
    Test number
    115066345191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brakes binding slightly
    • NoteVarious signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

  22. Pass108,182 miles (+718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,182 miles
    Test number
    726405274236
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass107,464 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    107,464 miles
    Test number
    355098893468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront Tyres sidewalls deteriorated
    • NoteRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated (tailpipe)

  24. Fail107,464 miles (+1,868)3 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,464 miles
    Test number
    757108993203
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront Tyres sidewalls deteriorated
    • NoteRear Exhaust silencer deteriorated (tailpipe)

  25. Pass105,596 miles (+5,786)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    105,596 miles
    Test number
    870521010248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,810 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    861133529240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass98,153 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    98,153 miles
    Test number
    481236658256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    294366657208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail96,178 miles (+5,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,178 miles
    Test number
    933236857248
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass90,556 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    90,556 miles
    Test number
    232299256291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper blade split

Questions about L93 HHO

Does L93 HHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L93 HHO is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L93 HHO?
The MOT on L93 HHO is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L93 HHO done?
L93 HHO was recorded at 115,971 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,272 miles a year.
Has L93 HHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L93 HHO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L93 HHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 May 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L93 HHO find?
L93 HHO passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle occurring on steering and suspension components.

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