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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1995 · 1,839 cc

M223 HDLMOT history

M223 HDL is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Apr 1995. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2023.

M223 HDL green 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 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
59,770 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2023
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M223 HDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M223 HDL was last recorded at 59,770 miles on 7 Jul 2023, 71 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,699 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
71 miles
Average per year
1,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 59,770 miles
  • 2022 – 59,699 miles
  • 2021 – 59,652 miles
  • 2020 – 59,455 miles
  • 2019 – 59,400 miles
  • 2018 – 59,382 miles
  • 2017 – 59,162 miles
  • 2016 – 58,841 miles
  • 2015 – 58,362 miles
  • 2014 – 57,614 miles
  • 2013 – 56,906 miles
  • 2012 – 55,738 miles
  • 2011 – 54,211 miles
  • 2010 – 52,127 miles
  • 2009 – 50,826 miles
  • 2008 – 49,104 miles
  • 2007 – 46,468 miles
  • 2006 – 42,949 miles
  • 2005 – 40,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,770 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,770 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,770 miles
    Test number
    338373636923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,699 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    59,699 miles
    Test number
    618661209865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass59,652 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    59,652 miles
    Test number
    262495164379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,455 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,455 miles
    Test number
    197420827309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass59,400 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,400 miles
    Test number
    873003928017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,382 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    59,382 miles
    Test number
    854620494909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,351 miles (+189)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,351 miles
    Test number
    922892009973
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

  8. Pass59,162 miles (+321)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,162 miles
    Test number
    589312327769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,841 miles (+479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,841 miles
    Test number
    760288048146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracked and perished

  10. Pass58,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    985702195086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail58,362 miles (+748)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,362 miles
    Test number
    866511495025
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass57,614 miles (+708)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,614 miles
    Test number
    949824784036
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteJust passed emmissions test

  13. Pass56,906 miles (+1,168)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    269928993014
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCut in n/s front tyre wall close to limit
    • NoteN/s rear brake reading lower than o/s

  14. Pass55,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,738 miles
    Test number
    316071782052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,735 miles (+1,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,735 miles
    Test number
    277801582097
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass54,211 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,211 miles
    Test number
    275164181098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,127 miles
    Test number
    254410790042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,127 miles (+1,301)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,127 miles
    Test number
    960750690033
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass50,826 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    50,826 miles
    Test number
    121737409132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    400902718139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail49,104 miles (+2,636)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,104 miles
    Test number
    684112818177
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass46,468 miles (+3,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,468 miles
    Test number
    602313227105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,949 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    662717716151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2006
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    280167515427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,042 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,042 miles
    Test number
    340107515181
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about M223 HDL

Does M223 HDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M223 HDL expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M223 HDL?
The MOT on M223 HDL expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M223 HDL done?
M223 HDL was recorded at 59,770 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2023, an average of 1,084 miles a year.
Has M223 HDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M223 HDL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on M223 HDL 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 M223 HDL find?
M223 HDL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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