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Mazda MX-5

Beige · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

H923 PDCMOT history

H923 PDC is a beige petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 140,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2025.

H923 PDC beige 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 17 May 2026
Mileage
140,110 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H923 PDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
22 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 May 2026
Latest MOT test
18 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

H923 PDC was last recorded at 140,110 miles on 18 May 2025, 19,187 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Feb 2022: 119,318 miles, lower than 204,041 miles on 2 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
120,923 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
19,187 miles
Average per year
269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,110 miles
  • 2023 – 120,923 miles
  • 2022 – 119,318 miles
  • 2019 – 204,041 miles
  • 2015 – 197,130 miles
  • 2014 – 184,446 miles
  • 2012 – 172,632 miles
  • 2008 – 151,580 miles
  • 2007 – 146,424 miles
  • 2005 – 134,839 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,110 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    140,110 miles
    Test number
    543313112155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass121,106 km (+813)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,106 km
    Test number
    572197314263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,293 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,293 km
    Test number
    374698068074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail120,923 miles (+1,605)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,923 miles
    Test number
    491052293823
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass119,318 miles (-84,723)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,318 miles
    Test number
    527110277761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass204,041 miles (+6,911)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    204,041 miles
    Test number
    715446070765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass197,130 miles (+12,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    197,130 miles
    Test number
    627868765009
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass184,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    184,446 miles
    Test number
    809192864012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass176,829 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    176,829 km
    Test number
    408304863037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass172,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    172,632 miles
    Test number
    638758362028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail172,632 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,632 miles
    Test number
    385055762025
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Fail172,057 km2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,057 km
    Test number
    649488761027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChassis rails corroded and damaged
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteFront and rear tyres perished and cracked

  13. Pass172,057 km (+13)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    172,057 km
    Test number
    957498261014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChassis rails corroded and damaged
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded and pitted
    • NoteFront and rear tyres perished and cracked

  14. Fail172,044 km (+16,281)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,044 km
    Test number
    501733300354
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChassis rails corroded and damaged
    • NoteFront and rear tyres perished and cracked
    • NoteFront tyres worn low
    • NoteRear inner wheelarches corroded

  15. Pass155,763 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    155,763 km
    Test number
    120811689260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,761 km1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,761 km
    Test number
    112761089281
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass151,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    151,580 miles
    Test number
    624268898223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail151,580 miles (+5,156)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,580 miles
    Test number
    580488598290
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass146,424 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    146,424 miles
    Test number
    964377497284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail146,420 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,420 miles
    Test number
    330516497462
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass141,235 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    141,235 km
    Test number
    273769496270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail141,233 km (+6,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,233 km
    Test number
    344946596242
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  23. Pass134,942 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    134,942 km
    Test number
    960728395243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail134,839 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,839 miles
    Test number
    221835195275
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Questions about H923 PDC

Does H923 PDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H923 PDC expired on 17 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H923 PDC?
The MOT on H923 PDC expired on 17 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H923 PDC done?
H923 PDC was recorded at 140,110 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2025, an average of 269 miles a year.
Has H923 PDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H923 PDC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on H923 PDC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H923 PDC find?
H923 PDC passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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