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Mazda MX-5

Purple · Petrol · 1996 · 1,840 cc

P10 APRMOT history

P10 APR is a purple petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2024.

P10 APR purple 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 14 Apr 2023
Mileage
148,517 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P10 APR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

P10 APR was last recorded at 148,517 miles on 4 Apr 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,501 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,517 miles
  • 2022 – 148,501 miles
  • 2021 – 148,278 miles
  • 2020 – 148,255 miles
  • 2018 – 148,234 miles
  • 2017 – 147,531 miles
  • 2016 – 146,687 miles
  • 2015 – 146,472 miles
  • 2012 – 146,343 miles
  • 2011 – 145,959 miles
  • 2010 – 145,387 miles
  • 2009 – 132,817 miles
  • 2008 – 111,443 miles
  • 2007 – 96,345 miles
  • 2006 – 80,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,517 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed missfire co2 high (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre cracking outer wall.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel slight binding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,517 miles (+16)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,517 miles
    Test number
    310657959287
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed missfire co2 high (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass148,501 miles (+223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,501 miles
    Test number
    252561982723
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass148,278 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,278 miles
    Test number
    211528732454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail148,276 miles (+21)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,276 miles
    Test number
    975646937992
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have age related deterioration 175 - 50 - R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres have age related deterioration 175 - 50 - R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass148,255 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    148,255 miles
    Test number
    332085827156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexi brake hose slightly twisted

  6. Pass148,234 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    148,234 miles
    Test number
    813147162685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,233 miles (+702)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,233 miles
    Test number
    582158991556
    • MajorOffside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,531 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,531 miles
    Test number
    772896036453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking outer wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slight binding.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail147,529 miles (+842)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,529 miles
    Test number
    929196971913
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner Sill. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking outer wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel slight binding.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass146,687 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    146,687 miles
    Test number
    878816775960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,472 miles (+129)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,472 miles
    Test number
    207766955463
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass146,343 miles (+384)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    146,343 miles
    Test number
    546772232369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,959 miles (+572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    145,959 miles
    Test number
    957710071261
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass145,387 miles (+47)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    145,387 miles
    Test number
    470555530228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail145,340 miles (+12,523)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,340 miles
    Test number
    641702930215
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass132,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    132,817 miles
    Test number
    513290919243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail132,817 miles (+21,374)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,817 miles
    Test number
    611249909249
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass111,443 miles (+15,098)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    111,443 miles
    Test number
    971450918264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront number plate started to deteriate

  19. Pass96,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,345 miles
    Test number
    432337607238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,345 miles (+16,091)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,345 miles
    Test number
    673636707232
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail80,254 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    620460606219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass80,254 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    80,254 miles
    Test number
    901370806231
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about P10 APR

Does P10 APR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P10 APR expired on 14 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P10 APR?
The MOT on P10 APR expired on 14 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P10 APR done?
P10 APR was recorded at 148,517 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2024, an average of 3,854 miles a year.
Has P10 APR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P10 APR has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on P10 APR 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 P10 APR find?
P10 APR failed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2024 with 8 major defects and 2 advisories: emissions unable to be completed missfire co2 high; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 7 more.

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