Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc
P236 CUYMOT history
P236 CUY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 56,288 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 56,288 mi
- At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 897 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P236 CUY
- 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
- 10 Jun 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P236 CUY was last recorded at 56,288 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 54,632 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,656 miles
- Average per year
- 897 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,288 miles
- 2025 – 54,632 miles
- 2024 – 53,772 miles
- 2023 – 52,964 miles
- 2022 – 51,534 miles
- 2021 – 50,069 miles
- 2018 – 49,980 miles
- 2015 – 45,145 miles
- 2014 – 41,452 miles
- 2010 – 40,441 miles
- 2009 – 39,802 miles
- 2008 – 39,202 miles
- 2006 – 37,845 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 56,288 miles
- Test number
- 493574019554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,288 miles (+1,656)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,288 miles
- Test number
- 917007173403
- Repaired at testCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass54,632 miles (+860)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 54,632 miles
- Test number
- 374840573942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,772 miles (+808)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 53,772 miles
- Test number
- 308301749801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,964 miles (+1,430)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 52,964 miles
- Test number
- 815885016772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,534 miles (+1,465)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 51,534 miles
- Test number
- 939976480515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,069 miles19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 50,069 miles
- Test number
- 136688726357
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet is missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills are corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail50,069 miles (+89)4 major19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,069 miles
- Test number
- 273305737540
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet is missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear outer sills are corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass49,980 miles (+4,835)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 49,980 miles
- Test number
- 979362020334
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass45,145 miles (+3,693)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 45,145 miles
- Test number
- 342074602930
- AdvisoryAll tyres and tyre walls are perished
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside washer jet missing
Pass41,452 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 41,452 miles
- Test number
- 299490474231
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAll 4 tyres deteriorated
Fail41,452 miles (+1,011)7 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,452 miles
- Test number
- 399849964494
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteAll 4 tyres deteriorated
- NoteOffside windscreen wiper split
Pass40,441 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 40,441 miles
- Test number
- 734189430106
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Fail40,441 miles (+639)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,441 miles
- Test number
- 941388730146
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Pass39,802 miles (+600)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,802 miles
- Test number
- 344997849153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,202 miles (+1,357)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 39,202 miles
- Test number
- 982653048012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 37,845 miles
- Test number
- 322035406036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P236 CUY
- Does P236 CUY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P236 CUY is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P236 CUY?
- The MOT on P236 CUY is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P236 CUY done?
- P236 CUY was recorded at 56,288 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 897 miles a year.
- Has P236 CUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P236 CUY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on P236 CUY 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 P236 CUY find?
- P236 CUY passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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