
Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc
P433 HARMOT history
P433 HAR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,225 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 May 2023
- Mileage
- 128,225 mi
- At MOT on 7 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,266 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P433 HAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P433 HAR was last recorded at 128,225 miles on 7 May 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 128,215 miles · 11 Mar 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 10 miles
- Average per year
- 4,266 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 128,225 miles
- 2020 – 128,149 miles
- 2018 – 125,411 miles
- 2017 – 123,631 miles
- 2015 – 114,321 miles
- 2014 – 113,458 miles
- 2013 – 112,151 miles
- 2012 – 102,442 miles
- 2011 – 93,068 miles
- 2010 – 82,622 miles
- 2009 – 76,250 miles
- 2008 – 70,132 miles
- 2006 – 61,001 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Suspension very low
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,225 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 128,225 miles
- Test number
- 706684548431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail128,215 miles (+66)1 dangerous15 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,215 miles
- Test number
- 232459042380
- DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass128,149 miles (+2,738)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 128,149 miles
- Test number
- 966284265369
- AdvisoryFront bumper insercure
- AdvisorySuspension very low
- AdvisoryUnder body rusty but not holed
Pass125,411 miles (+1,780)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 125,411 miles
- Test number
- 159335037734
- AdvisoryScape marks under the body
- AdvisorySuspension very low
Pass123,631 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 123,631 miles
- Test number
- 333316891289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,629 miles (+12)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,629 miles
- Test number
- 421593949804
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill/Floorpan (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill/Floorpan (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail123,617 miles (+9,296)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,617 miles
- Test number
- 714435638221
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,321 miles (+863)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 114,321 miles
- Test number
- 383507359960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,458 miles (+1,307)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 113,458 miles
- Test number
- 695162644216
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass112,151 miles (+9,709)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 112,151 miles
- Test number
- 535726643243
- NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ON WEAR
- NoteREA BRAKE PADS LOW ON WEAR
- NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND CORRODED
Pass102,442 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 102,442 miles
- Test number
- 407057842243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail102,442 miles (+9,374)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,442 miles
- Test number
- 527305042273
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,068 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 93,068 miles
- Test number
- 307563241441
- NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
Fail93,063 miles (+10,441)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,063 miles
- Test number
- 949168531206
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
Pass82,622 miles (+77)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 82,622 miles
- Test number
- 430758620227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,545 miles (+6,295)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,545 miles
- Test number
- 524384920278
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass76,250 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 76,250 miles
- Test number
- 252268139271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,250 miles (+6,118)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,250 miles
- Test number
- 841918839227
- DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass70,132 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 70,132 miles
- Test number
- 372610848490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,098 miles5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,098 miles
- Test number
- 120447128221
- FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 793430537285
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 414205427225
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Pass61,001 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 61,001 miles
- Test number
- 744555316291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P433 HAR
- Does P433 HAR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P433 HAR expired on 6 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P433 HAR?
- The MOT on P433 HAR expired on 6 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P433 HAR done?
- P433 HAR was recorded at 128,225 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2022, an average of 4,266 miles a year.
- Has P433 HAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P433 HAR has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on P433 HAR 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 P433 HAR find?
- P433 HAR passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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