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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P43 XWRMOT history

P43 XWR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

P43 XWR 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,023 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P43 XWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P43 XWR was last recorded at 50,023 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 4,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,890 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,133 miles
Average per year
1,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,023 miles
  • 2024 – 45,890 miles
  • 2023 – 37,884 miles
  • 2022 – 35,969 miles
  • 2021 – 32,230 miles
  • 2020 – 30,354 miles
  • 2019 – 30,089 miles
  • 2018 – 30,032 miles
  • 2017 – 29,765 miles
  • 2016 – 28,847 miles
  • 2014 – 28,284 miles
  • 2013 – 27,274 miles
  • 2012 – 26,926 miles
  • 2011 – 26,399 miles
  • 2010 – 25,526 miles
  • 2009 – 25,126 miles
  • 2007 – 24,594 miles
  • 2006 – 21,803 miles
  • 2005 – 21,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,023 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,023 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,023 miles
    Test number
    737641372820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,890 miles (+8,006)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,890 miles
    Test number
    167340524473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass37,884 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,884 miles
    Test number
    371571211358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,969 miles
    Test number
    842092285035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail35,969 miles (+3,739)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,969 miles
    Test number
    689000970087
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass32,230 miles (+1,876)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,230 miles
    Test number
    653824594035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,354 miles
    Test number
    724994371068
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail30,354 miles (+265)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,354 miles
    Test number
    357302723121
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass30,089 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,089 miles
    Test number
    596279190314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper streaky
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass30,032 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,032 miles
    Test number
    393182341905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,765 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,765 miles
    Test number
    927256711545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,847 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,847 miles
    Test number
    554314875561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail28,844 miles (+560)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,844 miles
    Test number
    463228302046
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass28,284 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,284 miles
    Test number
    747202304342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,274 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    27,274 miles
    Test number
    318296453238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,926 miles (+527)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,926 miles
    Test number
    225950882225
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracked on sidewall

  17. Pass26,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    337027471275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,399 miles (+873)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    527567371292
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass25,526 miles (+400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,526 miles
    Test number
    911145640238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,126 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,126 miles
    Test number
    411422499028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,594 miles
    Test number
    753649317399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,594 miles (+2,791)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,594 miles
    Test number
    143139217344
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass21,803 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,803 miles
    Test number
    690143446146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    21,788 miles
    Test number
    483345205316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P43 XWR

Does P43 XWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P43 XWR is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P43 XWR?
The MOT on P43 XWR is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P43 XWR done?
P43 XWR was recorded at 50,023 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 1,381 miles a year.
Has P43 XWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P43 XWR has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on P43 XWR 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 P43 XWR find?
P43 XWR passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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