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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P113 OHLMOT history

P113 OHL is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 52,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

P113 OHL green 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
52,686 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P113 OHL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P113 OHL was last recorded at 52,686 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,683 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,686 miles
  • 2025 – 52,683 miles
  • 2024 – 52,203 miles
  • 2023 – 51,863 miles
  • 2022 – 51,380 miles
  • 2021 – 51,026 miles
  • 2020 – 50,211 miles
  • 2019 – 49,648 miles
  • 2018 – 48,507 miles
  • 2017 – 46,598 miles
  • 2016 – 45,657 miles
  • 2015 – 43,503 miles
  • 2014 – 42,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,686 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered with under seal

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Slight corrosion is showing on suspension parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wing lower part is corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear suspension parts are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,686 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    187452704327
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered with under seal

  2. Fail52,683 miles (+480)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,683 miles
    Test number
    425158717743
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass52,203 miles (+340)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    52,203 miles
    Test number
    668720704411
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass51,863 miles (+483)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    51,863 miles
    Test number
    853680786430
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Wing is corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion is showing on suspension parts
    • Advisory[5.3.4 (a) (i)]

  5. Pass51,380 miles (+354)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,380 miles
    Test number
    129651807049
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing lower part is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion is showing on suspension parts

  6. Pass51,026 miles (+815)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,026 miles
    Test number
    299721883278
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wing lower part is corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    50,211 miles
    Test number
    110565421353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,211 miles (+563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,211 miles
    Test number
    118068549211
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,648 miles (+1,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    103530204679
    • AdvisoryFront subframe/suspension corroding

  10. Pass48,507 miles (+1,909)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,507 miles
    Test number
    969948137071
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder is corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components are corroding

  11. Pass46,598 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    46,598 miles
    Test number
    375306052115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    573366454270
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts are corroded

  13. Fail45,657 miles (+1,892)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,657 miles
    Test number
    705306627880
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension parts are corroded

  14. Pass43,765 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,765 miles
    Test number
    508203991393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,503 miles
    Test number
    325091595133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,503 miles (+1,323)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,503 miles
    Test number
    817689885187
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust rattling

  17. Pass42,180 miles (+1,899)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,180 miles
    Test number
    186148334257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    40,281 miles
    Test number
    117165184099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,281 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,281 miles
    Test number
    268121084028
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteAll four tyres heavily perrished

Questions about P113 OHL

Does P113 OHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P113 OHL is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P113 OHL?
The MOT on P113 OHL is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P113 OHL done?
P113 OHL was recorded at 52,686 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,028 miles a year.
Has P113 OHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P113 OHL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P113 OHL 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 P113 OHL find?
P113 OHL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both, and 8 more.

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