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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P102 HSTMOT history

P102 HST is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2023.

P102 HST white 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 20 Apr 2024
Mileage
84,847 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P102 HST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P102 HST was last recorded at 84,847 miles on 21 Apr 2023, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,829 miles · 14 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,847 miles
  • 2022 – 81,597 miles
  • 2019 – 72,364 miles
  • 2018 – 71,960 miles
  • 2017 – 69,552 miles
  • 2016 – 68,744 miles
  • 2015 – 58,421 miles
  • 2014 – 58,150 miles
  • 2013 – 57,611 miles
  • 2012 – 56,868 miles
  • 2011 – 56,165 miles
  • 2010 – 54,887 miles
  • 2009 – 53,096 miles
  • 2008 – 51,598 miles
  • 2007 – 44,112 miles
  • 2006 – 40,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,847 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm outer b/joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front driver window not opening/closing with handleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,847 miles (+18)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,847 miles
    Test number
    452299333206
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm outer b/joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driver window not opening/closing with handle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail84,829 miles (+3,232)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,829 miles
    Test number
    575928289245
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm outer b/joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driver window not opening/closing with handle
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass81,597 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,597 miles
    Test number
    585080199267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    322241070072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail72,364 miles (+404)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,364 miles
    Test number
    242412319781
    • DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre leaking and not repairable 175/70R13

  6. Pass71,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,960 miles
    Test number
    936157987186
    • AdvisoryToo low for roller brake test parking brake has little reserve and may require service soon

  7. Fail71,960 miles (+2,408)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,960 miles
    Test number
    247381139147
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryToo low for roller brake test parking brake has little reserve and may require service soon

  8. Pass69,552 miles (+808)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,552 miles
    Test number
    364722751326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,744 miles (+10,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,744 miles
    Test number
    921755565328
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass58,421 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,421 miles
    Test number
    755451815175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,150 miles (+539)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,150 miles
    Test number
    546001624161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass57,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    305331923106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail57,611 miles (+743)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,611 miles
    Test number
    977776313172
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass56,868 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,868 miles
    Test number
    415647902141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,165 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,165 miles
    Test number
    649734401169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,162 miles (+1,275)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,162 miles
    Test number
    206162301478
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass54,887 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    54,887 miles
    Test number
    302030310132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,096 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    53,096 miles
    Test number
    641184899073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,598 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,598 miles
    Test number
    144734018132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,112 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,112 miles
    Test number
    701736287041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    40,730 miles
    Test number
    234254016410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P102 HST

Does P102 HST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P102 HST expired on 20 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P102 HST?
The MOT on P102 HST expired on 20 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P102 HST done?
P102 HST was recorded at 84,847 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2023, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has P102 HST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P102 HST has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on P102 HST 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 P102 HST find?
P102 HST passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm outer b/joint boot; central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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