Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc
P24 SUVMOT history
P24 SUV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 84,717 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 827 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P24 SUV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P24 SUV was last recorded at 84,717 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 84,676 miles · 28 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 827 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,717 miles
- 2024 – 84,676 miles
- 2023 – 84,297 miles
- 2022 – 83,446 miles
- 2021 – 82,783 miles
- 2020 – 82,241 miles
- 2019 – 82,090 miles
- 2018 – 81,812 miles
- 2017 – 81,491 miles
- 2015 – 81,393 miles
- 2014 – 81,172 miles
- 2013 – 80,947 miles
- 2012 – 80,493 miles
- 2011 – 79,536 miles
- 2010 – 77,930 miles
- 2009 – 76,008 miles
- 2008 – 74,114 miles
- 2007 – 71,444 miles
- 2006 – 68,547 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,717 miles
- AdvisorySub frames corroded and rear arms
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.
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,717 miles (+41)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 84,717 miles
- Test number
- 122225125934
- AdvisorySub frames corroded and rear arms
Pass84,676 miles (+379)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 84,676 miles
- Test number
- 799260285156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,297 miles (+851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 84,297 miles
- Test number
- 787132095282
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass83,446 miles (+663)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2023
- Odometer
- 83,446 miles
- Test number
- 644077354592
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,783 miles (+542)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2022
- Odometer
- 82,783 miles
- Test number
- 239474909658
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass82,241 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 82,241 miles
- Test number
- 106686729896
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,229 miles (+139)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,229 miles
- Test number
- 245752718616
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,090 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 82,090 miles
- Test number
- 212413002371
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms in rusty condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail82,087 miles (+275)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,087 miles
- Test number
- 955910474475
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms in rusty condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,812 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 81,812 miles
- Test number
- 525756082996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,804 miles (+313)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,804 miles
- Test number
- 938035708089
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass81,491 miles (+98)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 81,491 miles
- Test number
- 912615451080
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryAdvise rear tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryAdvise sub frames slightly corroded
Pass81,393 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 81,393 miles
- Test number
- 306215735183
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise suspension arms corroded
- NoteAdvise tyres starting to perish
Fail81,393 miles (+221)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,393 miles
- Test number
- 905892135172
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise suspension arms corroded
- NoteAdvise tyres starting to perish
Pass81,172 miles (+225)11 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 81,172 miles
- Test number
- 969512634102
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
- NoteFront suspension arms,coil springs, suspension components and subframe corroded
- NoteNearside front brake application slightly slow
- NoteRear suspension arms,coil springs,suspension components and subframe corroded
Pass80,947 miles (+454)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 80,947 miles
- Test number
- 346553933191
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Note**front and rear suspension parts; upper/lower wishbones, arms, anti-roll bars, shocks and coil springs corroded. All reqiure attention soon.**
- NoteBoth rear inner sils corroding.
- NoteFront and rear suframes corroded.
- NoteOffside front tyre low on edge.
Pass80,493 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 80,493 miles
- Test number
- 127420032115
- NoteNearside and offside front suspension, wishbones/anti-roll bars and links corroded.
- NoteOffside front tyre low on edge.
- NoteRear brake discs corroding.
- NoteRear subframe, and suspension wishbones/anti-roll bars and links corroded.
Fail80,491 miles (+955)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,491 miles
- Test number
- 966240332131
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNearside and offside front suspension, wishbones/anti-roll bars and links corroded.
- NoteOffside front tyre low on edge.
- NoteRear brake discs corroding.
- NoteRear subframe, and suspension wishbones/anti-roll bars and links corroded.
Pass79,536 miles (+45)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 79,536 miles
- Test number
- 399386031121
- NoteFront subframe rusty.
- NoteFront suspension parts rusty.
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge.
- NoteRear subframe rusty.
- NoteRear suspension parts rusty.
Fail79,491 miles (+1,561)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,491 miles
- Test number
- 156816521131
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteFront subframe rusty.
- NoteFront suspension parts rusty.
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on edge.
- NoteRear subframe rusty.
- NoteRear suspension parts rusty.
Pass77,930 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 77,930 miles
- Test number
- 343574820189
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail77,930 miles (+1,922)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,930 miles
- Test number
- 282250020403
- FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass76,008 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 76,008 miles
- Test number
- 231821119103
- NoteBoth rear sections of doorsils corroding.
- NoteExhaust system and mountings corroding.
- NoteNearside and offside front suspension components, wishbones/anti-roll bars and mounting corroding.
- NoteOffside front tyre low on edge.
Fail76,008 miles (+1,894)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,008 miles
- Test number
- 283641419132
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear sections of doorsils corroding.
- NoteExhaust system and mountings corroding.
- NoteNearside and offside front suspension components, wishbones/anti-roll bars and mounting corroding.
- NoteNearside and offside rear subframes, suspension components, wishbones, anti-roll bars corroding.
- NoteOffside front tyre low on edge.
Pass74,114 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 74,114 miles
- Test number
- 211358408419
- NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges.
Fail74,113 miles (+2,669)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,113 miles
- Test number
- 604850408197
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront tyres wearing on outer edges.
- NoteNearside front brake binding slightly.
- NoteOffside rear brake pads low.
Pass71,444 miles (+2,897)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 71,444 miles
- Test number
- 210057807426
- NoteRear brake pads on limit.
Pass68,547 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 68,547 miles
- Test number
- 663830006172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P24 SUV
- Does P24 SUV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P24 SUV is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P24 SUV?
- The MOT on P24 SUV is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P24 SUV done?
- P24 SUV was recorded at 84,717 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 827 miles a year.
- Has P24 SUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P24 SUV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2020.
- Has the mileage on P24 SUV 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 P24 SUV find?
- P24 SUV passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: sub frames corroded and rear arms.
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