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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

S21 LLVMOT history

S21 LLV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2022.

S21 LLV 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 3 Aug 2023
Mileage
107,639 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,535 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S21 LLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 May 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S21 LLV was last recorded at 107,639 miles on 23 Jul 2022, 521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,118 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
521 miles
Average per year
3,535 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 107,639 miles
  • 2021 – 107,118 miles
  • 2020 – 106,517 miles
  • 2019 – 104,936 miles
  • 2018 – 102,558 miles
  • 2017 – 100,417 miles
  • 2016 – 97,564 miles
  • 2015 – 95,092 miles
  • 2014 – 92,684 miles
  • 2013 – 89,753 miles
  • 2012 – 87,648 miles
  • 2011 – 85,309 miles
  • 2010 – 80,483 miles
  • 2009 – 68,500 miles
  • 2008 – 57,251 miles
  • 2007 – 54,551 miles
  • 2006 – 50,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,639 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust blow from joint on catalyst.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
  • AdvisoryExposed metal ends of rear brake pipes starting to corrode
  • AdvisoryRhr handbrake lever on caliper not fully returned but handbrake operating correctly.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,639 miles (+521)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,639 miles
    Test number
    170752643306
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow from joint on catalyst.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryExposed metal ends of rear brake pipes starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryRhr handbrake lever on caliper not fully returned but handbrake operating correctly.

  2. Pass107,118 miles (+601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    107,118 miles
    Test number
    793159187374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill to floor slight corrosion

  3. Pass106,517 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    106,517 miles
    Test number
    232879929333
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  4. Pass104,936 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    104,936 miles
    Test number
    341740527492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,558 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,558 miles
    Test number
    126311941431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,555 miles (+2,138)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,555 miles
    Test number
    756563792448
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

  7. Pass100,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    433851599104
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail100,417 miles (+2,853)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,417 miles
    Test number
    609178397572
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass97,564 miles (+2,472)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    97,564 miles
    Test number
    960129014198
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush all shock lower bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth chassis rails corroded not considered excessive

  10. Pass95,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    237735575185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail95,092 miles (+2,408)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    906763075128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass92,684 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    256260464405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,753 miles (+94)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,753 miles
    Test number
    767516783198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail89,659 miles (+2,011)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,659 miles
    Test number
    105066453196
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSuspension front & rear corroded.
    • NoteUnder body rust.

  15. Pass87,648 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,648 miles
    Test number
    726488452145
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  16. Fail87,646 miles (+2,337)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    948328452168
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  17. Pass85,309 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,309 miles
    Test number
    799742751168
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and offside front close to legal limit

  18. Fail85,309 miles (+4,826)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,309 miles
    Test number
    908222251100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and offside front close to legal limit

  19. Pass80,483 miles (+11,983)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,483 miles
    Test number
    160624150135
    • NoteLONG HAND BRAKE TRAVEL.

  20. Pass68,500 miles (+11,249)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,500 miles
    Test number
    362329459135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass57,251 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,251 miles
    Test number
    472415058110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,551 miles (+3,897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    761325857147
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on centre of tread

  23. Pass50,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    50,654 miles
    Test number
    111860866160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S21 LLV

Does S21 LLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S21 LLV expired on 3 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S21 LLV?
The MOT on S21 LLV expired on 3 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S21 LLV done?
S21 LLV was recorded at 107,639 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2022, an average of 3,535 miles a year.
Has S21 LLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S21 LLV has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S21 LLV 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 S21 LLV find?
S21 LLV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust blow from joint on catalyst.; nearside front tyre perished; exposed metal ends of rear brake pipes starting to corrode, and 1 more.

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