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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,597 cc

F3 FBRMOT history

F3 FBR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 152,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Oct 2023.

F3 FBR red 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 11 Oct 2024
Mileage
152,282 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2023
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 FBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
5 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 FBR was last recorded at 152,282 miles on 12 Oct 2023, 38 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,244 miles · 5 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
38 miles
Average per year
2,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,282 miles
  • 2022 – 146,457 miles
  • 2013 – 142,904 miles
  • 2011 – 132,779 miles
  • 2010 – 132,194 miles
  • 2006 – 112,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,282 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryInner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,282 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,282 miles
    Test number
    957485411406
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail152,244 miles (+5,787)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,244 miles
    Test number
    347477642886
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front. (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass146,457 miles (+3,553)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,457 miles
    Test number
    286173938779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,904 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    142,904 miles
    Test number
    398298713097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Fail142,898 miles (+10,119)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,898 miles
    Test number
    577888813061
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass132,779 miles (+585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    132,779 miles
    Test number
    785073021355
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass132,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    132,194 miles
    Test number
    811193110308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,194 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,194 miles
    Test number
    823626900303
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  9. Pass127,290 km (+5,984)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    127,290 km
    Test number
    410845719351
    • DangerousO/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  10. Pass121,306 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    121,306 km
    Test number
    172232218327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,306 km (+5,897)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,306 km
    Test number
    810070118312
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  12. Pass115,409 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    115,409 km
    Test number
    412957517320
    • NoteAll tyres perishing and cracking through tread.
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle rusting badly.

  13. Fail115,409 km3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,409 km
    Test number
    473783117351
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing and cracking through tread.
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle rusting badly.

  14. Pass112,193 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    112,193 miles
    Test number
    192686096218
    • NoteO/s-n/s headlamp reflectors starting to corrode

Questions about F3 FBR

Does F3 FBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F3 FBR expired on 11 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F3 FBR?
The MOT on F3 FBR expired on 11 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F3 FBR done?
F3 FBR was recorded at 152,282 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2023, an average of 2,362 miles a year.
Has F3 FBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 FBR has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on F3 FBR 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 F3 FBR find?
F3 FBR passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease; inner vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills.

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