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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P302 FAVMOT history

P302 FAV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 90,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

P302 FAV red 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 24 May 2027
Mileage
90,557 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P302 FAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
6 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P302 FAV was last recorded at 90,557 miles on 14 May 2026, 929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,628 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
929 miles
Average per year
1,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,557 miles
  • 2025 – 89,628 miles
  • 2024 – 87,920 miles
  • 2023 – 87,516 miles
  • 2022 – 87,209 miles
  • 2021 – 86,726 miles
  • 2019 – 85,416 miles
  • 2018 – 83,599 miles
  • 2017 – 81,302 miles
  • 2016 – 79,067 miles
  • 2015 – 76,427 miles
  • 2014 – 74,314 miles
  • 2013 – 72,250 miles
  • 2012 – 71,634 miles
  • 2011 – 67,797 miles
  • 2010 – 64,798 miles
  • 2009 – 61,529 miles
  • 2008 – 58,570 miles
  • 2007 – 54,913 miles
  • 2006 – 51,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,557 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    90,557 miles
    Test number
    812945530724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail90,557 miles (+929)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,557 miles
    Test number
    787734896953
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass89,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    575092645126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail89,628 miles (+1,708)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,628 miles
    Test number
    814340796264
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass87,920 miles (+404)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    87,920 miles
    Test number
    710010334744
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass87,516 miles (+307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    87,516 miles
    Test number
    831375642100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass87,209 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    894267720717
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail87,208 miles (+482)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,208 miles
    Test number
    936313461653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass86,726 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,726 miles
    Test number
    711410623876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    624799818558
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail85,416 miles (+1,817)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    310410040166
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass83,599 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    83,599 miles
    Test number
    220781319548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear body sills corroded but not excessively

  13. Fail83,588 miles (+2,286)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,588 miles
    Test number
    187481440966
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear body sills corroded but not excessively

  14. Pass81,302 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    238895080544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail81,283 miles (+2,216)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,283 miles
    Test number
    846497684149
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass79,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    504299638659
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail79,067 miles (+2,640)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    716368749559
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass76,427 miles (+2,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    256199415156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass74,314 miles (+2,064)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,314 miles
    Test number
    209583634136
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass72,250 miles (+616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,250 miles
    Test number
    319413313169
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass71,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    348850512141
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail71,634 miles (+3,837)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    995510412132
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass67,797 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,797 miles
    Test number
    435434501135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,798 miles (+3,269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    694930410145
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass61,529 miles (+2,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,529 miles
    Test number
    891642519117
    • NoteO/s sill corroded at rear osf headlamp corroded lens rear metal brake pipe corrosion

  26. Pass58,570 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,570 miles
    Test number
    221091728183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Fail58,564 miles (+3,651)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    110614818187
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass54,913 miles (+3,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    54,913 miles
    Test number
    270782927145
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  29. Pass51,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,547 miles
    Test number
    690672106146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P302 FAV

Does P302 FAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P302 FAV is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on P302 FAV?
The MOT on P302 FAV is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P302 FAV done?
P302 FAV was recorded at 90,557 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 1,942 miles a year.
Has P302 FAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P302 FAV has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P302 FAV 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 P302 FAV find?
P302 FAV passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm; offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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