Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc
M246 RUDMOT history
M246 RUD is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 88,362 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 88,362 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 5 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M246 RUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 3 Aug 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M246 RUD was last recorded at 88,362 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 88,349 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,362 miles
- 2025 – 88,349 miles
- 2024 – 88,315 miles
- 2022 – 88,243 miles
- 2021 – 87,420 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
9 tests since 7 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,362 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 88,362 miles
- Test number
- 490744257770
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,349 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 88,349 miles
- Test number
- 891809533893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,345 miles (+30)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,345 miles
- Test number
- 833298790942
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Pass88,315 miles (+3)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 88,315 miles
- Test number
- 791303552599
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fail88,312 miles (+69)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,312 miles
- Test number
- 294046213971
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass88,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 88,243 miles
- Test number
- 751349981766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,243 miles (+823)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,243 miles
- Test number
- 450808451429
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Pass87,420 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 87,420 miles
- Test number
- 868061017791
- MinorWindscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail87,419 miles3 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,419 miles
- Test number
- 976407045103
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across bulkhead behind engine (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Questions about M246 RUD
- Does M246 RUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M246 RUD is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M246 RUD?
- The MOT on M246 RUD is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M246 RUD done?
- M246 RUD was recorded at 88,362 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 178 miles a year.
- Has M246 RUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M246 RUD has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on M246 RUD 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 M246 RUD find?
- M246 RUD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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