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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P303 FPLMOT history

P303 FPL is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 177,663 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

P303 FPL black 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,663 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P303 FPL
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
19 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P303 FPL was last recorded at 177,663 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 713 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,950 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
713 miles
Average per year
4,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,663 miles
  • 2024 – 176,950 miles
  • 2023 – 176,314 miles
  • 2022 – 173,305 miles
  • 2021 – 167,684 miles
  • 2020 – 164,509 miles
  • 2019 – 154,072 miles
  • 2013 – 153,012 miles
  • 2012 – 148,826 miles
  • 2011 – 141,805 miles
  • 2010 – 134,281 miles
  • 2009 – 123,941 miles
  • 2008 – 111,195 miles
  • 2007 – 101,279 miles
  • 2006 – 96,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,663 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,663 miles
    Test number
    345921425496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Fail177,663 miles (+713)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,663 miles
    Test number
    468739301311
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass176,950 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,950 miles
    Test number
    709108735615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass176,314 miles (+3,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,314 miles
    Test number
    452665549424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavily undersealed

  5. Pass173,305 miles (+5,621)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    173,305 miles
    Test number
    868953476248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass167,684 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,684 miles
    Test number
    509517278666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,509 miles (+10,437)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,509 miles
    Test number
    328469887920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass154,072 miles (+1,060)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    154,072 miles
    Test number
    865782713320
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x 2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass153,012 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    153,012 miles
    Test number
    428501203474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,003 miles (+4,177)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,003 miles
    Test number
    728726593287
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished
    • NoteRear roll bar link arm bushes cracked/perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion to both rear outer sills

  11. Pass148,826 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    148,826 miles
    Test number
    678439492224
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  12. Fail148,825 miles (+7,020)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,825 miles
    Test number
    177989492299
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly

  13. Pass141,805 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    141,805 miles
    Test number
    295711401309
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail141,638 miles (+7,357)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,638 miles
    Test number
    449112291252
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass134,281 miles (+10,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    134,281 miles
    Test number
    542175900377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass123,941 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    123,941 miles
    Test number
    984367609338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail123,921 miles (+12,726)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,921 miles
    Test number
    690720609364
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill has surface corrosion

  18. Pass111,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    111,195 miles
    Test number
    432871008393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,195 miles (+9,916)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,195 miles
    Test number
    961831308379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass101,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    961868697275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,279 miles (+4,943)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,279 miles
    Test number
    973518097227
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on edge
    • NoteP.a.s rack damp
    • NoteUnderneath rusty

  22. Fail96,336 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,336 miles
    Test number
    370865836222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass96,336 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,336 miles
    Test number
    384805636272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about P303 FPL

Does P303 FPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P303 FPL is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P303 FPL?
The MOT on P303 FPL is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P303 FPL done?
P303 FPL was recorded at 177,663 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 4,191 miles a year.
Has P303 FPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P303 FPL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P303 FPL 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 P303 FPL find?
P303 FPL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill; nearside front suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill, and 1 more.

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