Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
V21 LEXMOT history
V21 LEX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 4 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,511 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 99,511 mi
- At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,697 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 LEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 LEX was last recorded at 99,511 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Sept 2007: 55,987 miles, lower than 70,506 miles on 30 Aug 2006.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 98,838 miles · 24 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 673 miles
- Average per year
- 1,697 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 99,511 miles
- 2022 – 98,838 miles
- 2021 – 96,316 miles
- 2020 – 93,707 miles
- 2019 – 93,067 miles
- 2017 – 89,664 miles
- 2016 – 86,038 miles
- 2015 – 82,584 miles
- 2014 – 80,198 miles
- 2013 – 78,051 miles
- 2012 – 75,494 miles
- 2011 – 73,252 miles
- 2010 – 70,120 miles
- 2009 – 67,014 miles
- 2008 – 62,552 miles
- 2007 – 55,987 miles
- 2006 – 70,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,511 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 99,511 miles
- Test number
- 501193734575
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail99,511 miles (+673)4 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,511 miles
- Test number
- 964767749595
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass98,838 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 98,838 miles
- Test number
- 910424951560
- MinorOffside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail98,832 miles (+2,516)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,832 miles
- Test number
- 947900295157
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit as test result (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre as marked
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass96,316 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 96,316 miles
- Test number
- 252315485124
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail96,315 miles (+2,608)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,315 miles
- Test number
- 707381901929
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides front (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass93,707 miles (+640)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,707 miles
- Test number
- 908480177714
- MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bpth sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear Parking brake recording little or no effort
- AdvisoryEmission test just passed
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion
Pass93,067 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 93,067 miles
- Test number
- 741474755325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,066 miles (+3,402)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,066 miles
- Test number
- 287255728187
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front lower ball joint gaiter deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside front top ball joint gaiter deep cracks (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps lens dull
- AdvisoryEmissins just pass
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake perfomance low
Pass89,664 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 89,664 miles
- Test number
- 390115002847
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance slightly low
Fail89,664 miles (+3,626)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,664 miles
- Test number
- 711230936228
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side walls (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded centre/rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside parking brake performance slightly low
Pass86,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 86,038 miles
- Test number
- 951039763742
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,038 miles (+3,454)2 dangerous8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,038 miles
- Test number
- 924300361969
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (strong advice) nearside front brake pads worn close to metal (3.5.1g)
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (strong advice) nearside rear brake pads worn close to metal (3.5.1g)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement and nearside rear (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass82,584 miles (+21)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 82,584 miles
- Test number
- 497783960809
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front chassis leg corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box baffles broken up inside
- AdvisorySuspension generally corroded
Fail82,563 miles (+2,365)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,563 miles
- Test number
- 305960484900
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front chassis leg corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box baffles broken up inside
- AdvisorySuspension generally corroded
Pass80,198 miles3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 80,198 miles
- Test number
- 247352954249
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth front wipers smearing slightly
- NoteEngine oil level very low
- NoteRaer exhaust box corroded
Fail80,198 miles (+2,147)3 failures3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,198 miles
- Test number
- 366582054296
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteAll four tyres low in air pressure
- NoteBoth front wipers smearing slightly
- NoteEngine oil level very low
- NoteRaer exhaust box corroded
Pass78,051 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 78,051 miles
- Test number
- 919093353253
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail78,051 miles (+2,557)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,051 miles
- Test number
- 116653853291
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass75,494 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 75,494 miles
- Test number
- 675995052204
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail75,494 miles (+2,242)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,494 miles
- Test number
- 205565052240
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass73,252 miles (+3,132)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 73,252 miles
- Test number
- 885670251215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,120 miles (+3,106)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 70,120 miles
- Test number
- 520199950277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,014 miles (+4,462)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 67,014 miles
- Test number
- 704548739238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,552 miles (+6,565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 62,552 miles
- Test number
- 331261848482
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass55,987 miles (-14,519)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 55,987 miles
- Test number
- 410439947245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,506 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,506 miles
- Test number
- 260122046209
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 70,506 miles
- Test number
- 261972946275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V21 LEX
- Does V21 LEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V21 LEX expired on 23 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V21 LEX?
- The MOT on V21 LEX expired on 23 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V21 LEX done?
- V21 LEX was recorded at 99,511 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 1,697 miles a year.
- Has V21 LEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 LEX has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on V21 LEX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V21 LEX find?
- V21 LEX passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive.
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