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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L96 OEVMOT history

L96 OEV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

L96 OEV 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 20 May 2026
Mileage
164,932 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L96 OEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
22 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L96 OEV was last recorded at 164,932 miles on 21 May 2025, 6,030 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,902 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
6,030 miles
Average per year
2,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,932 miles
  • 2024 – 158,902 miles
  • 2023 – 155,980 miles
  • 2022 – 151,058 miles
  • 2021 – 146,761 miles
  • 2020 – 142,861 miles
  • 2019 – 130,916 miles
  • 2017 – 130,668 miles
  • 2016 – 129,198 miles
  • 2015 – 127,157 miles
  • 2014 – 125,161 miles
  • 2013 – 123,693 miles
  • 2012 – 122,783 miles
  • 2011 – 119,178 miles
  • 2010 – 116,656 miles
  • 2008 – 113,991 miles
  • 2006 – 112,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUNDER-BODY CORRODED

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2011

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,932 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    164,932 miles
    Test number
    303178573029
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUNDER-BODY CORRODED

  2. Fail164,932 miles (+6,030)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,932 miles
    Test number
    652013284315
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUNDER-BODY CORRODED

  3. Pass158,902 miles (+2,922)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,902 miles
    Test number
    798432316049
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower corrosion to sill panel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,980 miles (+4,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,980 miles
    Test number
    789039836830
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion to sill panel
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion to sill panel and wheel arch
    • AdvisoryAll front ball joint dust covers perished

  5. Pass151,058 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,058 miles
    Test number
    813441992326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,761 miles (+3,900)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,761 miles
    Test number
    420992740577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass142,861 miles (+11,945)5 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    142,861 miles
    Test number
    938264059363
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass130,916 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,916 miles
    Test number
    145931886243
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail130,915 miles (+247)7 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,915 miles
    Test number
    701119347621
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,668 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,668 miles
    Test number
    234878580364
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail130,667 miles (+1,469)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,667 miles
    Test number
    810412624833
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass129,198 miles (+2,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,198 miles
    Test number
    690533609713
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  13. Pass127,157 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    221062350797
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail127,115 miles (+1,954)5 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,115 miles
    Test number
    193674717434
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass125,161 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    125,161 miles
    Test number
    899200524218
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp innop

  16. Fail125,160 miles (+1,467)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,160 miles
    Test number
    238437414291
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp innop

  17. Pass123,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    123,693 miles
    Test number
    618064913295
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail123,692 miles (+909)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,692 miles
    Test number
    605604913248
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass122,783 miles (+3,605)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    122,783 miles
    Test number
    906718052145
    • NoteSmall crack in offside mirror glass

  20. Pass119,178 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    785275741181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  21. Fail119,177 miles (+2,521)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,177 miles
    Test number
    158820341145
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteHigh level brake lamp not working [dont no if wired up]

  22. Pass116,656 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    116,656 miles
    Test number
    344231040197
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked not affecting rear view

  23. Fail116,656 miles (+2,665)5 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,656 miles
    Test number
    951430240167
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked not affecting rear view

  24. Pass113,991 miles (+1)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    113,991 miles
    Test number
    301457728157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror missing
    • NoteAll four tyres are perished
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked

  25. Fail113,990 miles (+1,784)4 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,990 miles
    Test number
    222590728450
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror missing
    • NoteAll four tyres are perished
    • NoteOffside wing mirror cracked

  26. Fail112,206 miles3 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,206 miles
    Test number
    450729026119
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  27. Pass112,206 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    112,206 miles
    Test number
    872749726149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

Questions about L96 OEV

Does L96 OEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L96 OEV expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L96 OEV?
The MOT on L96 OEV expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L96 OEV done?
L96 OEV was recorded at 164,932 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 2,770 miles a year.
Has L96 OEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L96 OEV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on L96 OEV 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 L96 OEV find?
L96 OEV passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 2 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); under-body corroded.

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