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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

F7 BDRMOT history

F7 BDR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Aug 1991. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

F7 BDR 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 2 Jul 2026
Mileage
109,247 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 BDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
2 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 BDR was last recorded at 109,247 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 2,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,238 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,009 miles
Average per year
2,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,247 miles
  • 2024 – 107,238 miles
  • 2023 – 102,886 miles
  • 2022 – 96,744 miles
  • 2021 – 91,843 miles
  • 2020 – 87,206 miles
  • 2019 – 87,160 miles
  • 2018 – 86,992 miles
  • 2017 – 86,649 miles
  • 2016 – 86,495 miles
  • 2015 – 86,270 miles
  • 2014 – 86,125 miles
  • 2013 – 85,632 miles
  • 2012 – 85,497 miles
  • 2011 – 84,396 miles
  • 2010 – 82,090 miles
  • 2009 – 79,442 miles
  • 2008 – 76,799 miles
  • 2007 – 74,001 miles
  • 2006 – 71,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,247 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.

  • Offside wiper blade torn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass109,247 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,247 miles
    Test number
    950289215124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,238 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    339409431176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,886 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    102,886 miles
    Test number
    506526163356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass96,744 miles (+4,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    96,744 miles
    Test number
    632306996686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,843 miles (+4,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    91,843 miles
    Test number
    393892096993
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass87,206 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    87,206 miles
    Test number
    631825494099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,160 miles (+168)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,160 miles
    Test number
    253732182164
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing bottoms rusted away and loose
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches very rusty but not holed yet
    • AdvisoryFloor area rusty but not holed yet

  8. Pass86,992 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    86,992 miles
    Test number
    659009747476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,649 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    577441785378
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade torn

  10. Fail86,649 miles (+154)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,649 miles
    Test number
    177799639774
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade torn

  11. Pass86,495 miles (+225)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,495 miles
    Test number
    756496786716
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion door sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass86,270 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    395774825415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to both N/S/F and O/S/F door sills

  13. Fail86,270 miles (+145)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    849412525268
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCorrosion to both N/S/F and O/S/F door sills

  14. Pass86,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    538049014204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail86,125 miles (+493)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,125 miles
    Test number
    729083914263
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass85,632 miles (+135)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    85,632 miles
    Test number
    817855503288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass85,497 miles (+1,101)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,497 miles
    Test number
    858582012212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,396 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    905380901214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,395 miles (+2,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    999680701209
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass82,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,090 miles
    Test number
    104000000276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,090 miles (+2,648)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,090 miles
    Test number
    383920700239
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass79,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    293903409214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail79,442 miles (+2,643)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,442 miles
    Test number
    162888799110
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass76,799 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,799 miles
    Test number
    174807608238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass74,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    710158687102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,001 miles (+2,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    671748987104
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass71,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    311995296188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,358 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    210535496162
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about F7 BDR

Does F7 BDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on F7 BDR expired on 2 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on F7 BDR?
The MOT on F7 BDR expired on 2 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has F7 BDR done?
F7 BDR was recorded at 109,247 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
Has F7 BDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 BDR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on F7 BDR 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 F7 BDR find?
F7 BDR passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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