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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

R137 LBWMOT history

R137 LBW is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Jul 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 82,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2023.

R137 LBW silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
82,046 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2023
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R137 LBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Jul 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R137 LBW was last recorded at 82,046 miles on 23 Mar 2023, 1,831 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,215 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,831 miles
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,046 miles
  • 2021 – 80,215 miles
  • 2020 – 78,944 miles
  • 2019 – 77,245 miles
  • 2018 – 75,644 miles
  • 2017 – 73,648 miles
  • 2016 – 71,390 miles
  • 2015 – 68,465 miles
  • 2014 – 65,059 miles
  • 2013 – 61,202 miles
  • 2012 – 58,016 miles
  • 2011 – 55,095 miles
  • 2010 – 52,560 miles
  • 2009 – 50,211 miles
  • 2008 – 48,443 miles
  • 2007 – 45,728 miles
  • 2006 – 42,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,046 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail82,046 miles (+1,831)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,046 miles
    Test number
    867803977351
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass80,215 miles (+1,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    315583332654
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass78,944 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    78,944 miles
    Test number
    245151568834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,245 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    741730817136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,644 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    696219963656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,648 miles (+2,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,648 miles
    Test number
    664130735845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  7. Pass71,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    696046974474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,390 miles (+2,925)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    900077054541
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  9. Pass68,465 miles (+3,406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,465 miles
    Test number
    645273065149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,059 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,059 miles
    Test number
    236604954117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,202 miles (+3,186)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,202 miles
    Test number
    139088753172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,016 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    58,016 miles
    Test number
    889355762193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,095 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,095 miles
    Test number
    648118961125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,560 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    52,560 miles
    Test number
    901740460111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,211 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,211 miles
    Test number
    311680569168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,443 miles (+2,715)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,443 miles
    Test number
    890801268149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,728 miles (+3,182)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    45,728 miles
    Test number
    951931847159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,546 miles
    Test number
    853704746198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R137 LBW

Does R137 LBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R137 LBW expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R137 LBW?
The MOT on R137 LBW expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R137 LBW done?
R137 LBW was recorded at 82,046 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2023, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has R137 LBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R137 LBW has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R137 LBW 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 R137 LBW find?
R137 LBW failed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2023 with 2 major defects: nearside rear lower vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; offside front upper vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.

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