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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

L99 DYVMOT history

L99 DYV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 240,035 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

L99 DYV silver 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 29 Jul 2026
Mileage
240,035 km
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,778 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 DYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 DYV was last recorded at 240,035 km on 30 Jul 2025, 228 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
239,807 km · 27 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
228 km
Average per year
6,778 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,035 km
  • 2024 – 239,807 km
  • 2023 – 238,926 km
  • 2022 – 223,978 km
  • 2021 – 202,359 km
  • 2019 – 201,398 km
  • 2017 – 200,773 km
  • 2016 – 20,091 km
  • 2013 – 159,859 km
  • 2006 – 108,464 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,035 km
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,035 km (+228)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    240,035 km
    Test number
    442377395037
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass239,807 km (+881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    239,807 km
    Test number
    681196509908
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass238,926 km (+14,948)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    238,926 km
    Test number
    276938323063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass223,978 km (+21,619)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    223,978 km
    Test number
    195493397381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass202,359 km7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    202,359 km
    Test number
    705713841109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle undersealed

  6. Fail202,359 km (+961)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,359 km
    Test number
    482778033231
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWhole underside of vehicle undersealed

  7. Pass201,398 km (+14)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    201,398 km
    Test number
    810726872333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail201,384 km (+611)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,384 km
    Test number
    520224492158
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear antiroll bar linkage bolt not tightened correctly but is not insecure

  9. Pass200,773 km (+180,682)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    200,773 km
    Test number
    387053244130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,091 km
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    20,091 km
    Test number
    476680433568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail200,091 km (+12)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,091 km
    Test number
    427368995418
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  12. Fail200,079 km7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,079 km
    Test number
    901603572027
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  13. Pass192,196 miles (+2,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    192,196 miles
    Test number
    295321415136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass189,281 miles (+12,801)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    189,281 miles
    Test number
    166395115009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail176,480 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,480 miles
    Test number
    739651734023
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront too rear brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • NoteRear o/s to n/s brake pipe slightly corroded.

  16. Pass176,480 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    176,480 miles
    Test number
    965541534031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront too rear brake pipe slightly corroded.
    • NoteRear o/s to n/s brake pipe slightly corroded.

  17. Pass159,859 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    159,859 km
    Test number
    265334723012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass136,831 miles (+18,445)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,831 miles
    Test number
    677676112056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,386 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    118,386 miles
    Test number
    627624131059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,385 miles (+3,326)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,385 miles
    Test number
    106443031035
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

  21. Pass115,059 miles (+4,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    115,059 miles
    Test number
    362268730106
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass110,357 miles (+1,033)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,357 miles
    Test number
    473716799102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    109,324 miles
    Test number
    730151407174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,464 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    108,464 km
    Test number
    442251666024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 DYV

Does L99 DYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 DYV expired on 29 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 DYV?
The MOT on L99 DYV expired on 29 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 DYV done?
L99 DYV was recorded at 240,035 km at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 6,778 km a year.
Has L99 DYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 DYV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on L99 DYV 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 L99 DYV find?
L99 DYV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 7 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play os and ns; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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