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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

FAM 733MOT history

FAM 733 is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

FAM 733 black 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 22 Jul 2026
Mileage
67,079 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
FAM 733
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FAM 733 was last recorded at 67,079 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,071 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 67,079 miles
  • 2024 – 65,242 miles
  • 2023 – 63,999 miles
  • 2022 – 62,924 miles
  • 2021 – 59,549 miles
  • 2020 – 58,158 miles
  • 2019 – 53,568 miles
  • 2018 – 43,930 miles
  • 2017 – 39,978 miles
  • 2016 – 37,022 miles
  • 2015 – 29,562 miles
  • 2014 – 25,659 miles
  • 2013 – 25,036 miles
  • 2012 – 23,087 miles
  • 2011 – 20,311 miles
  • 2010 – 14,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,079 miles
  • AdvisoryAll running gear on underside badly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis around subframe and chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,079 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,079 miles
    Test number
    142327163955
    • AdvisoryAll running gear on underside badly corroded

  2. Fail67,071 miles (+1,829)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    600578877583
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /wheel arch marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll running gear on underside badly corroded

  3. Pass65,242 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    65,242 miles
    Test number
    578631808347
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis around subframe and chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over sills

  4. Fail65,238 miles (+1,239)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,238 miles
    Test number
    262053298982
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor and chassis around subframe and chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers over sills

  5. Pass63,999 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    537532462805
    • 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))

  6. Fail63,975 miles (+1,051)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,975 miles
    Test number
    688752834087
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass62,924 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    140750554292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,549 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    59,549 miles
    Test number
    101987422183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail59,542 miles (+1,384)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,542 miles
    Test number
    409456660880
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,158 miles (+4,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    58,158 miles
    Test number
    579187235186
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass53,568 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    570232550461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail53,556 miles (+9,626)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,556 miles
    Test number
    941816723375
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass43,930 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,930 miles
    Test number
    911697125788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,978 miles (+2,956)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,978 miles
    Test number
    171650710905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,022 miles (+7,460)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,022 miles
    Test number
    289526463803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,562 miles
    Test number
    229250585497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,562 miles (+3,903)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,562 miles
    Test number
    197848975129
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  18. Pass25,659 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    25,659 miles
    Test number
    859171944105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,036 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    25,036 miles
    Test number
    426024153144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,087 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    23,087 miles
    Test number
    755509242166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    20,311 miles
    Test number
    285138651144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,311 miles (+5,422)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,311 miles
    Test number
    228828451138
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass14,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    14,889 miles
    Test number
    500853560060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about FAM 733

What vehicle is registration FAM 733 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FAM 733 on a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jan 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 FAM 733 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FAM 733 expired on 22 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FAM 733?
The MOT on FAM 733 expired on 22 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FAM 733 done?
FAM 733 was recorded at 67,079 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 3,392 miles a year.
Has FAM 733 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FAM 733 has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on FAM 733 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 FAM 733 find?
FAM 733 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: all running gear on underside badly corroded.

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