Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc
1708 RPMOT history
1708 RP is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 221,830 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 221,830 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,719 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 1708 RP
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 26 Apr 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
1708 RP was last recorded at 221,830 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 8,455 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 213,375 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,455 miles
- Average per year
- 6,719 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,830 miles
- 2025 – 213,375 miles
- 2024 – 203,728 miles
- 2023 – 193,884 miles
- 2022 – 183,884 miles
- 2021 – 176,489 miles
- 2020 – 173,008 miles
- 2019 – 166,018 miles
- 2018 – 161,258 miles
- 2017 – 154,158 miles
- 2016 – 147,426 miles
- 2015 – 139,906 miles
- 2014 – 132,808 miles
- 2013 – 127,102 miles
- 2012 – 122,376 miles
- 2011 – 118,868 miles
- 2010 – 114,132 miles
- 2008 – 103,328 miles
- 2007 – 93,476 miles
- 2006 – 89,630 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,830 miles
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under sealRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under sealRecorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
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.
Wear offside rear drop link
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Both upper ball joint gaiters badly cracked
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake application slightly uneven
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside front brake binding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,830 miles (+8,455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 221,830 miles
- Test number
- 444903116974
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
Pass213,375 miles (+9,647)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 213,375 miles
- Test number
- 471744791624
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low inner edge and cracking
- AdvisorySlight blow exhaust centre joint to rear section
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
- AdvisoryWear offside rear drop link
Pass203,728 miles (+9,844)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 203,728 miles
- Test number
- 927672603071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
- AdvisoryWear offside rear drop link
Pass193,884 miles (+10,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 193,884 miles
- Test number
- 386704821124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass183,884 miles (+7,395)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 183,884 miles
- Test number
- 426295140135
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion offside front brake pipe
- AdvisoryOffside headlight output reduced
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
Pass176,489 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 176,489 miles
- Test number
- 625356944998
- AdvisoryBoth Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
Pass173,008 miles (+92)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 173,008 miles
- Test number
- 354805142394
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
Fail172,916 miles (+6,898)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,916 miles
- Test number
- 310472211447
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
Pass166,018 miles (+4,760)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 166,018 miles
- Test number
- 534478492255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,258 miles (+7,100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 161,258 miles
- Test number
- 627449135313
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on offside undersill
Pass154,158 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 154,158 miles
- Test number
- 777197242945
- AdvisoryBoth upper ball joint gaiters badly cracked
- AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven
- AdvisoryNearside front brake binding
Fail154,139 miles (+6,713)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,139 miles
- Test number
- 664005048333
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported both rear box rubbers (7.1.1)
- FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis legs (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBoth upper ball joint gaiters badly cracked
- AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven
- AdvisoryNearside front brake binding
Pass147,426 miles (+7,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 147,426 miles
- Test number
- 516592220222
- AdvisoryBinding offside front brake
Pass139,906 miles (+7,098)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 139,906 miles
- Test number
- 646655905194
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn low on outer edges
- NoteHand brake travel near limit
- NoteSlight cracking on both rear tyre sidewalls
Pass132,808 miles (+5,706)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 132,808 miles
- Test number
- 168796004180
- NoteHand brake travel near limit
Pass127,102 miles (+4,726)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2014
- Odometer
- 127,102 miles
- Test number
- 188517603177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,376 miles (+3,508)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2013
- Odometer
- 122,376 miles
- Test number
- 388917902179
- NoteSurface rust on rear subframe and suspension arms
- NoteWear in offside steering rack arm
Pass118,868 miles (+4,736)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2012
- Odometer
- 118,868 miles
- Test number
- 236844531417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,132 miles (+10,804)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 114,132 miles
- Test number
- 880845030138
- NoteBoth rear tyres near wear limit
Pass103,328 miles (+9,852)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 103,328 miles
- Test number
- 770969998260
- NoteCorrosion on both front discs inner, outer edges
- NoteSlight imbalance on front brakes
Pass93,476 miles (+3,846)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 93,476 miles
- Test number
- 170023617300
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass89,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 89,630 miles
- Test number
- 193019516320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,630 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,630 miles
- Test number
- 170249416327
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about 1708 RP
- What vehicle is registration 1708 RP currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 1708 RP on a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Apr 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 1708 RP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1708 RP is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 1708 RP?
- The MOT on 1708 RP is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 1708 RP done?
- 1708 RP was recorded at 221,830 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,719 miles a year.
- Has 1708 RP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 1708 RP has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on 1708 RP 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 1708 RP find?
- 1708 RP passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: underside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal; underside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal.
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