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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H73 MPBMOT history

H73 MPB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 5 Jan 1991. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.

H73 MPB 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 30 May 2025
Mileage
139,577 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2024
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H73 MPB
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
5 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 May 2025
Latest MOT test
31 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

H73 MPB was last recorded at 139,577 miles on 31 May 2024, 72 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,505 miles · 16 May 2023
Between the last two tests
72 miles
Average per year
2,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,577 miles
  • 2023 – 139,505 miles
  • 2022 – 139,157 miles
  • 2018 – 136,796 miles
  • 2017 – 135,292 miles
  • 2016 – 134,862 miles
  • 2015 – 134,484 miles
  • 2014 – 133,794 miles
  • 2013 – 132,365 miles
  • 2012 – 130,236 miles
  • 2011 – 125,281 miles
  • 2010 – 122,388 miles
  • 2009 – 117,970 miles
  • 2008 – 103,277 miles
  • 2007 – 101,751 miles
  • 2006 – 97,954 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,577 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,577 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,577 miles
    Test number
    447871526585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,505 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    139,505 miles
    Test number
    802249548251
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaks at various joints , rear silencer clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass139,157 miles (+2,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    139,157 miles
    Test number
    133189516418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All areas front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,796 miles (+1,504)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    136,796 miles
    Test number
    344442257038
    • AdvisoryFront Both front wings corrosion on lower edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Pass135,292 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,292 miles
    Test number
    305590379391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,862 miles (+378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    134,862 miles
    Test number
    901924068780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass134,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    119051655007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail134,484 miles (+690)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    358130955090
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass133,794 miles (+1,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,794 miles
    Test number
    297485154014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass132,365 miles (+2,129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    132,365 miles
    Test number
    188777883410
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass130,236 miles (+4,955)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    375679682078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass125,281 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    125,281 miles
    Test number
    459904781003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,204 miles (+2,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,204 miles
    Test number
    537871771039
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  14. Pass122,388 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    122,388 miles
    Test number
    424982580048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    117,970 miles
    Test number
    570169789057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,970 miles (+14,693)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,970 miles
    Test number
    852519789060
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass103,277 miles (+1,526)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    103,277 miles
    Test number
    402050558058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass101,751 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    101,751 miles
    Test number
    173232357481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    97,954 miles
    Test number
    461732476073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H73 MPB

Does H73 MPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H73 MPB expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H73 MPB?
The MOT on H73 MPB expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H73 MPB done?
H73 MPB was recorded at 139,577 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 2,285 miles a year.
Has H73 MPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H73 MPB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on H73 MPB 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 H73 MPB find?
H73 MPB passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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