Mazda MX-5
Yellow · Petrol · 1995 · 1,840 cc
M296 MHOMOT history
M296 MHO is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jun 1995. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 190,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 190,373 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 10 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,857 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M296 MHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 15 Jun 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M296 MHO was last recorded at 190,373 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 1,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 189,040 miles · 15 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,333 miles
- Average per year
- 4,857 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 190,373 miles
- 2023 – 189,040 miles
- 2014 – 188,461 miles
- 2013 – 170,816 miles
- 2011 – 152,411 miles
- 2010 – 128,064 miles
- 2009 – 106,024 miles
- 2008 – 105,803 miles
- 2007 – 102,031 miles
- 2006 – 98,717 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,373 miles
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.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
14 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,373 miles (+1,333)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 190,373 miles
- Test number
- 237827022632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,040 miles (+579)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 189,040 miles
- Test number
- 413940410729
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass188,461 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 188,461 miles
- Test number
- 347838234291
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail188,449 miles (+17,633)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,449 miles
- Test number
- 815951214266
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass170,816 miles (+202)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 170,816 miles
- Test number
- 806832043088
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail170,614 miles (+18,203)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,614 miles
- Test number
- 545585233086
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass152,411 miles (+24,347)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 152,411 miles
- Test number
- 118589841306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 128,064 miles
- Test number
- 160276880190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,064 miles (+22,040)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,064 miles
- Test number
- 633766980114
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass106,024 miles (+64)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 106,024 miles
- Test number
- 732386959134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,960 miles (+157)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,960 miles
- Test number
- 752810959196
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass105,803 miles (+3,772)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 105,803 miles
- Test number
- 143828268109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,031 miles (+3,314)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2008
- Odometer
- 102,031 miles
- Test number
- 841611137105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass98,717 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 98,717 miles
- Test number
- 380562436171
- NoteExhaust downpipe and cat shields rusty
- NoteN/s park brake performance low
Questions about M296 MHO
- Does M296 MHO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M296 MHO expired on 24 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M296 MHO?
- The MOT on M296 MHO expired on 24 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M296 MHO done?
- M296 MHO was recorded at 190,373 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
- Has M296 MHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M296 MHO has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2014.
- Has the mileage on M296 MHO 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 M296 MHO find?
- M296 MHO passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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