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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

L99 MXVMOT history

L99 MXV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2024.

L99 MXV black 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 7 Mar 2025
Mileage
118,311 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 MXV was last recorded at 118,311 miles on 8 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,311 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,311 miles
  • 2023 – 116,085 miles
  • 2020 – 114,917 miles
  • 2019 – 109,926 miles
  • 2018 – 106,219 miles
  • 2017 – 102,808 miles
  • 2016 – 98,244 miles
  • 2015 – 94,936 miles
  • 2014 – 93,347 miles
  • 2013 – 91,740 miles
  • 2012 – 90,395 miles
  • 2011 – 89,433 miles
  • 2010 – 83,695 miles
  • 2009 – 79,953 miles
  • 2008 – 76,568 miles
  • 2007 – 73,392 miles
  • 2006 – 60,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,311 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Surface corrosion emerging on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    118,311 miles
    Test number
    958454052266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,311 miles (+2,226)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,311 miles
    Test number
    682844544458
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,085 miles (+1,168)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,085 miles
    Test number
    327540113914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass114,917 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    114,917 miles
    Test number
    916220991094
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail114,905 miles (+4,979)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,905 miles
    Test number
    491555719789
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,926 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,926 miles
    Test number
    698052918387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,913 miles (+3,694)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,913 miles
    Test number
    567613591102
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,219 miles (+3,411)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    106,219 miles
    Test number
    367735225545
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill areas corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion emerging on underside
    • AdvisoryWater leak

  9. Pass102,808 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,808 miles
    Test number
    337396159721
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc looks to have overheated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding/rusting
    • AdvisoryFront ball joint dust covers perrishing
    • AdvisoryFront indicator lenses slightly tinted
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion emerging on underside

  10. Fail102,808 miles (+4,564)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,808 miles
    Test number
    526676377818
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc looks to have overheated
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding/rusting
    • AdvisoryFront ball joint dust covers perrishing
    • AdvisoryFront indicator lenses slightly tinted
    • AdvisoryFront no plate cracked
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion emerging on underside

  11. Pass98,244 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    551397389680
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area.
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to separate.

  12. Fail98,222 miles (+3,286)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,222 miles
    Test number
    416876692681
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  13. Pass94,936 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,936 miles
    Test number
    205765105210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail94,866 miles (+1,519)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,866 miles
    Test number
    558546695115
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass93,347 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    327172104461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail93,347 miles (+1,607)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    679668194192
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass91,740 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    579961723157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,735 miles (+1,340)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    928054013141
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  19. Pass90,395 miles (+962)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,395 miles
    Test number
    196302012176
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside front tyre is wearing slightly on the edges

  20. Pass89,433 miles (+5,738)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    89,433 miles
    Test number
    825896861030
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is wearing slightly on the inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads have a lot of wear

  21. Pass83,695 miles (+3,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    83,695 miles
    Test number
    202862570053
    • NoteFront brake pads have a lot of wear

  22. Pass79,953 miles (+3,385)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    642663569085
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass76,568 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    76,568 miles
    Test number
    432108368098
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight crack in front number plate

  24. Fail76,568 miles (+3,176)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,568 miles
    Test number
    930197368071
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight crack in front number plate

  25. Pass73,392 miles (+13,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,392 miles
    Test number
    681169967067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,235 miles
    Test number
    673175076019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 MXV

Does L99 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L99 MXV expired on 7 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L99 MXV?
The MOT on L99 MXV expired on 7 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L99 MXV done?
L99 MXV was recorded at 118,311 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2024, an average of 3,230 miles a year.
Has L99 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 MXV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 MXV 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 MXV find?
L99 MXV passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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