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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P286 PPVMOT history

P286 PPV is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 4 of 5 MOT tests, with 107,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2025.

P286 PPV black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
107,900 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2025
MOT tests
5
4 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 PPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 PPV was last recorded at 107,900 miles on 19 Mar 2025, 490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
107,410 miles · 5 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
490 miles
Average per year
2,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,900 miles
  • 2023 – 107,410 miles
  • 2007 – 69,814 miles
  • 2006 – 68,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,900 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

5 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    107,900 miles
    Test number
    258481339414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,900 miles (+490)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,900 miles
    Test number
    417931463554
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. Pass107,410 miles (+37,596)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    466198720045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,814 miles (+1,564)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    69,814 miles
    Test number
    304545107205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    68,250 miles
    Test number
    993171066268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P286 PPV

Does P286 PPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P286 PPV expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P286 PPV?
The MOT on P286 PPV expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P286 PPV done?
P286 PPV was recorded at 107,900 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2025, an average of 2,143 miles a year.
Has P286 PPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 PPV has failed 1 of its 5 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on P286 PPV 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 P286 PPV find?
P286 PPV passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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