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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

AW 7831MOT history

AW 7831 is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

AW 7831 blue 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
80,032 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AW 7831
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AW 7831 was last recorded at 80,032 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,845 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,187 miles
Average per year
4,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,032 miles
  • 2025 – 78,845 miles
  • 2024 – 77,651 miles
  • 2023 – 77,595 miles
  • 2022 – 75,982 miles
  • 2021 – 74,947 miles
  • 2020 – 72,311 miles
  • 2019 – 67,378 miles
  • 2018 – 62,980 miles
  • 2017 – 55,530 miles
  • 2016 – 48,279 miles
  • 2015 – 44,870 miles
  • 2014 – 42,680 miles
  • 2013 – 35,542 miles
  • 2012 – 23,711 miles
  • 2011 – 13,057 miles
  • 2010 – 7,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,032 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,032 miles (+1,187)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    80,032 miles
    Test number
    619985533492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,845 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    383145460222
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,651 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,651 miles
    Test number
    624592765484
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail77,645 miles (+50)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,645 miles
    Test number
    729129166551
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass77,595 miles (+1,613)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,595 miles
    Test number
    126031961775
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass75,982 miles (+1,035)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    75,982 miles
    Test number
    770056924516
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass74,947 miles (+2,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,947 miles
    Test number
    631557142994
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear of resonator box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass72,311 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,311 miles
    Test number
    374659767039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,378 miles (+4,398)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,378 miles
    Test number
    758917251520
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass62,980 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    459626611174
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail62,980 miles (+7,450)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,980 miles
    Test number
    487907299812
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass55,530 miles (+7,251)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    55,530 miles
    Test number
    974571913697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,279 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    754522606401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,870 miles
    Test number
    589751115260
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail44,870 miles (+2,190)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,870 miles
    Test number
    665241515254
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass42,680 miles (+7,138)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    408129114248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,542 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    35,542 miles
    Test number
    427994223202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail35,538 miles (+11,827)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,538 miles
    Test number
    466794313232
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass23,711 miles (+10,654)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,711 miles
    Test number
    926362512213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    13,057 miles
    Test number
    117890611242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,057 miles (+5,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,057 miles
    Test number
    779060011276
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass7,897 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    7,897 miles
    Test number
    302259580107
    • NoteRear brake disc's rusty

Questions about AW 7831

What vehicle is registration AW 7831 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AW 7831 on a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Jul 2007. 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 AW 7831 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AW 7831 is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on AW 7831?
The MOT on AW 7831 is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AW 7831 done?
AW 7831 was recorded at 80,032 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,492 miles a year.
Has AW 7831 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AW 7831 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on AW 7831 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 AW 7831 find?
AW 7831 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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