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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H773 DMYMOT history

H773 DMY is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 179,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2022.

H773 DMY 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 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
179,891 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H773 DMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

H773 DMY was last recorded at 179,891 miles on 11 Aug 2022, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,677 miles · 26 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
2,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 179,891 miles
  • 2019 – 179,677 miles
  • 2018 – 179,155 miles
  • 2017 – 174,775 miles
  • 2015 – 169,842 miles
  • 2013 – 165,579 miles
  • 2011 – 161,471 miles
  • 2010 – 156,035 miles
  • 2009 – 151,968 miles
  • 2008 – 146,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,891 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,891 miles (+214)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,891 miles
    Test number
    610971053413
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass179,677 miles (+522)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    179,677 miles
    Test number
    708826633223
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treads cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass179,155 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    179,155 miles
    Test number
    586902296687
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsf inner door handle insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged

  4. Fail179,154 km3 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,154 km
    Test number
    449326038993
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOsf inner door handle insecure
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged

  5. Pass174,775 miles (+4,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    174,775 miles
    Test number
    224468215800
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

  6. Pass169,842 miles (+4,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    169,842 miles
    Test number
    179810125101
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass165,579 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    165,579 miles
    Test number
    329990983129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,576 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,576 miles
    Test number
    148638373140
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass164,413 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    164,413 km
    Test number
    238845472186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass161,471 miles (+125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    161,471 miles
    Test number
    165294671106
    • NoteOff side sill corroding at rear

  11. Fail161,346 miles (+5,311)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,346 miles
    Test number
    395965361180
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteDifferent headlight units fitted
    • NoteOff side sill corroding at rear

  12. Pass156,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    156,035 miles
    Test number
    371105460140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail155,941 km5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,941 km
    Test number
    262846450438
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  14. Pass151,968 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    151,968 miles
    Test number
    982084469170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    146,275 miles
    Test number
    383465448162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass140,069 km
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    140,069 km
    Test number
    992460657167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,066 km (+10,120)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,066 km
    Test number
    373260957167
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass129,946 km
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    129,946 km
    Test number
    371801456122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H773 DMY

Does H773 DMY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H773 DMY expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H773 DMY?
The MOT on H773 DMY expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H773 DMY done?
H773 DMY was recorded at 179,891 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2022, an average of 2,365 miles a year.
Has H773 DMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H773 DMY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on H773 DMY 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 H773 DMY find?
H773 DMY passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2022 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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