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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P286 VGPMOT history

P286 VGP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,365 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2024.

P286 VGP black 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 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
103,365 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P286 VGP
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
12 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P286 VGP was last recorded at 103,365 miles on 25 Sept 2024, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,329 miles · 29 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
2,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,365 miles
  • 2023 – 103,329 miles
  • 2022 – 103,200 miles
  • 2021 – 102,243 miles
  • 2020 – 101,408 miles
  • 2017 – 97,973 miles
  • 2016 – 96,213 miles
  • 2015 – 92,792 miles
  • 2014 – 88,368 miles
  • 2013 – 88,328 miles
  • 2012 – 88,216 miles
  • 2010 – 81,131 miles
  • 2009 – 78,436 miles
  • 2008 – 74,997 miles
  • 2007 – 69,943 miles
  • 2006 – 66,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,365 miles
  • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Mirror glass cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,365 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    103,365 miles
    Test number
    837392633107
    • AdvisoryAll steering & suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,329 miles (+129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    156440666668
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,200 miles (+957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,200 miles
    Test number
    310221735002
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass102,243 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,243 miles
    Test number
    489538178249
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle too low for brake roller test but test drive showed brakes operational

  5. Fail102,234 miles (+826)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,234 miles
    Test number
    136477479217
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  6. Pass101,408 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,408 miles
    Test number
    187872001099
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail101,406 miles (+3,433)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,406 miles
    Test number
    486508706071
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass97,973 miles (+1,760)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,973 miles
    Test number
    701475027522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,213 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,213 miles
    Test number
    387437282709
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  10. Fail96,207 miles (+3,415)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,207 miles
    Test number
    560086223589
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryMultiple points of slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  11. Pass92,792 miles (+4,424)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,792 miles
    Test number
    287183855429
    • NoteBoth sills inner/outer corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteWhole underside of vehicle slightly corroded

  12. Pass88,368 miles (+1)6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,368 miles
    Test number
    839764154179
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s front and rear shock absorber dust covers split
    • NoteO/s/f wheel stiff to rotate
    • NoteOuter sills showing welding repairs
    • NoteRear subframe showing corrosion

  13. Fail88,367 miles (+39)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,367 miles
    Test number
    945453044112
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s and o/s front and rear shock absorber dust covers split
    • NoteO/s/f wheel stiff to rotate
    • NoteOuter sills showing welding repairs
    • NoteRear subframe showing corrosion

  14. Fail88,328 miles (+112)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,328 miles
    Test number
    338748883288
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs showing corrosion
    • NoteFront tyres showing deterioration
    • NoteOuter sills showing welding repairs
    • NoteRear sub-frame showing corrosion
    • NoteWiper blades showing deterioration

  15. Fail88,216 miles (+7,085)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,216 miles
    Test number
    445247112123
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass81,131 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    263531540146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn
    • NoteBoth front coil springs are corroded at top & bottem of springs
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber wearing thin

  17. Fail81,131 miles (+2)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,131 miles
    Test number
    723891540177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn
    • NoteBoth front coil springs are corroded at top & bottem of springs
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber wearing thin

  18. Fail81,129 miles (+2,693)6 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,129 miles
    Test number
    170792930134
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroded at top & bottem of springs
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber wearing thin

  19. Pass78,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    78,436 miles
    Test number
    171857949166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,436 miles (+3,439)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,436 miles
    Test number
    391007749190
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass74,997 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    744303148103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,985 miles (+5,042)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,985 miles
    Test number
    361278338140
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass69,943 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    251908617197
    • NoteFront brake s only jusy met reqirments
    • NotePark brake only just met requirments
    • NoteRear brake only just metrequirment
    • NoteWater leak from radiator area

  24. Fail69,943 miles (+3,368)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    850678517133
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteLong travel hand brake leaver
    • NoteWater leak form engine

  25. Pass66,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    171983636174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about P286 VGP

Does P286 VGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P286 VGP expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P286 VGP?
The MOT on P286 VGP expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P286 VGP done?
P286 VGP was recorded at 103,365 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2024, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
Has P286 VGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P286 VGP has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on P286 VGP 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 VGP find?
P286 VGP passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: all steering & suspension components corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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