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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,839 cc

879 BOYMOT history

879 BOY is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,852 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

879 BOY red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,852 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
879 BOY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

879 BOY was last recorded at 57,852 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,182 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
670 miles
Average per year
2,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,852 miles
  • 2025 – 57,182 miles
  • 2024 – 56,532 miles
  • 2023 – 54,469 miles
  • 2022 – 54,434 miles
  • 2021 – 51,788 miles
  • 2020 – 51,029 miles
  • 2019 – 49,768 miles
  • 2018 – 47,482 miles
  • 2017 – 45,105 miles
  • 2016 – 43,238 miles
  • 2015 – 40,900 miles
  • 2014 – 38,123 miles
  • 2013 – 35,620 miles
  • 2012 – 31,616 miles
  • 2011 – 28,201 miles
  • 2010 – 24,792 miles
  • 2009 – 21,696 miles
  • 2008 – 17,948 miles
  • 2007 – 13,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,852 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,852 miles (+670)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,852 miles
    Test number
    659346038006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and attached components corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass57,182 miles (+650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,182 miles
    Test number
    228662329466
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass56,532 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    56,532 miles
    Test number
    318632218004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,469 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    54,469 miles
    Test number
    942361186888
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail54,434 miles (+2,646)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,434 miles
    Test number
    560381179220
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront General corrosion to front suspension components. rigidity not effected.
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear General corrosion to rear suspension components. rigidity not effected.

  6. Pass51,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    185956816944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,788 miles (+759)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,788 miles
    Test number
    223750978605
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,029 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    809477189704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,768 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,768 miles
    Test number
    379657921151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass47,482 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    131080159161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass45,105 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    458958249815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,238 miles (+2,338)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,238 miles
    Test number
    459358968779
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking around treads

  13. Pass40,900 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,900 miles
    Test number
    296791391340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,123 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,123 miles
    Test number
    915162134273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,620 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,620 miles
    Test number
    317730243299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,616 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    31,616 miles
    Test number
    828711642216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,201 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,201 miles
    Test number
    989504041286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,792 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,792 miles
    Test number
    481850950277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,696 miles (+3,748)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,696 miles
    Test number
    771169539244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass17,948 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,948 miles
    Test number
    782175958208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,614 miles
    Test number
    654504257200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 879 BOY

What vehicle is registration 879 BOY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 879 BOY on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Sept 2004. 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 879 BOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 879 BOY is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 879 BOY?
The MOT on 879 BOY is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 879 BOY done?
879 BOY was recorded at 57,852 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 2,389 miles a year.
Has 879 BOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 879 BOY has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on 879 BOY 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 879 BOY find?
879 BOY passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front subframe and attached components corroded; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion, and 4 more.

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