Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
NOW 822MOT history
NOW 822 is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,868 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 112,868 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 866 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NOW 822
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 May 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NOW 822 was last recorded at 112,868 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Dec 2023: 112,826 miles, lower than 122,793 miles on 23 Dec 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,863 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 866 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,868 miles
- 2025 – 112,843 miles
- 2023 – 112,826 miles
- 2022 – 122,793 miles
- 2021 – 112,717 miles
- 2020 – 112,667 miles
- 2019 – 112,501 miles
- 2018 – 112,494 miles
- 2017 – 112,187 miles
- 2016 – 112,021 miles
- 2015 – 111,968 miles
- 2014 – 111,747 miles
- 2013 – 111,598 miles
- 2012 – 111,475 miles
- 2011 – 111,107 miles
- 2010 – 110,596 miles
- 2009 – 108,756 miles
- 2008 – 104,653 miles
- 2007 – 100,485 miles
- 2006 – 95,644 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass112,868 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed .
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded slightly .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides deteriorated slightly .
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
N/s/f tyre slightly perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,868 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 112,868 miles
- Test number
- 663055319220
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail112,863 miles (+20)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,863 miles
- Test number
- 815957437502
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass112,843 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 112,843 miles
- Test number
- 494715144210
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,826 miles (-9,967)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 112,826 miles
- Test number
- 474465097866
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corroded both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,793 miles (+10,036)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 122,793 miles
- Test number
- 897651436652
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg under servo . (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail112,757 miles (+40)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,757 miles
- Test number
- 702386688754
- MajorHorn not working Not working with headlamps on . (7.7 (a))
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens coming away from backing . (4.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg below servo . (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill end . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded slightly . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass112,717 miles (+19)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 112,717 miles
- Test number
- 660118172950
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides deteriorated slightly . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail112,698 miles (+31)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,698 miles
- Test number
- 864662973344
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides deteriorated slightly . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed . (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass112,667 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 112,667 miles
- Test number
- 676536150322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,658 miles (+157)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,658 miles
- Test number
- 384445692164
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass112,501 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 112,501 miles
- Test number
- 497699811871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,494 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 112,494 miles
- Test number
- 876975821685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,187 miles (+166)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 112,187 miles
- Test number
- 418535676027
- 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)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel slightly binding
Pass112,021 miles (+53)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 112,021 miles
- Test number
- 556736384362
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel slightly binding
Pass111,968 miles (+221)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 111,968 miles
- Test number
- 606587545161
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to perishing
Pass111,747 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 111,747 miles
- Test number
- 285784954426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,740 miles (+142)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,740 miles
- Test number
- 598318944140
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass111,598 miles (+123)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 111,598 miles
- Test number
- 626522543191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass111,475 miles (+368)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 111,475 miles
- Test number
- 125519142103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,107 miles (+511)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 111,107 miles
- Test number
- 979330241123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,596 miles (+1,840)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2011
- Odometer
- 110,596 miles
- Test number
- 364258040183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,756 miles (+4,103)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 108,756 miles
- Test number
- 900122649179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,653 miles (+4,168)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 104,653 miles
- Test number
- 204112858164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,485 miles (+4,841)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 100,485 miles
- Test number
- 312085417171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 95,644 miles
- Test number
- 882931916162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about NOW 822
- What vehicle is registration NOW 822 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NOW 822 on a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2002. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does NOW 822 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NOW 822 is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NOW 822?
- The MOT on NOW 822 is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NOW 822 done?
- NOW 822 was recorded at 112,868 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 866 miles a year.
- Has NOW 822 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NOW 822 has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on NOW 822 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on NOW 822 find?
- NOW 822 passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed.
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