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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1994 · 1,839 cc

M71 PDVMOT history

M71 PDV is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 122,532 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

M71 PDV white Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,532 km
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,799 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M71 PDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M71 PDV was last recorded at 122,532 km on 30 Mar 2026, 8,776 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,756 km · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,776 km
Average per year
1,799 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,532 km
  • 2025 – 113,756 km
  • 2024 – 113,626 km
  • 2023 – 113,341 km
  • 2013 – 109,241 km
  • 2009 – 105,828 km
  • 2007 – 92,746 km
  • 2006 – 87,676 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,532 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,532 km (+8,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,532 km
    Test number
    980892767466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,756 km (+130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,756 km
    Test number
    972645404108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass113,626 km (+285)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    113,626 km
    Test number
    708119818560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,341 km2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    113,341 km
    Test number
    847186452250
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,133 miles
    Test number
    599735217086
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass113,133 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,133 miles
    Test number
    964341377594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,084 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,084 miles
    Test number
    283316975716
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,067 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,067 miles
    Test number
    878136579255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    112,361 miles
    Test number
    161326636246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail112,361 miles (+359)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,361 miles
    Test number
    673975614024
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass112,002 miles (+991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    112,002 miles
    Test number
    736433815163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass111,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,011 miles
    Test number
    766567604122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,241 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,241 km
    Test number
    379139403159
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass109,241 km
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    109,241 km
    Test number
    806159803196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,104 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    108,104 miles
    Test number
    909116322052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    106,802 miles
    Test number
    633322210369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,828 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    105,828 km
    Test number
    453170119362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass101,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    153557118372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,746 km (+5,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    92,746 km
    Test number
    722246017300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass87,676 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    87,676 km
    Test number
    414297516324
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about M71 PDV

Does M71 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M71 PDV is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M71 PDV?
The MOT on M71 PDV is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M71 PDV done?
M71 PDV was recorded at 122,532 km at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 1,799 km a year.
Has M71 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M71 PDV has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on M71 PDV 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 M71 PDV find?
M71 PDV passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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