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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P474 DPBMOT history

P474 DPB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 135,116 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

P474 DPB 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 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
135,116 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P474 DPB
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
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P474 DPB was last recorded at 135,116 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,114 miles · 11 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,116 miles
  • 2023 – 135,108 miles
  • 2022 – 133,712 miles
  • 2021 – 132,416 miles
  • 2020 – 130,616 miles
  • 2019 – 127,407 miles
  • 2018 – 124,672 miles
  • 2017 – 121,844 miles
  • 2016 – 118,723 miles
  • 2015 – 115,776 miles
  • 2014 – 112,814 miles
  • 2012 – 107,613 miles
  • 2011 – 107,080 miles
  • 2010 – 106,237 miles
  • 2009 – 101,002 miles
  • 2008 – 90,848 miles
  • 2007 – 89,442 miles
  • 2006 – 87,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,116 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,116 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    135,116 miles
    Test number
    883872645319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail135,114 miles (+6)3 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,114 miles
    Test number
    666477617163
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail135,108 miles (+1,396)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,108 miles
    Test number
    543390682822
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,712 miles (+15)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    133,712 miles
    Test number
    288852326019
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail133,697 miles (+1,281)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,697 miles
    Test number
    949252624043
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass132,416 miles (+1,800)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,416 miles
    Test number
    129892180222
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass130,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,616 miles
    Test number
    223139533384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail130,616 miles (+3,209)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,616 miles
    Test number
    193499838862
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass127,407 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    127,407 miles
    Test number
    183209066267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,406 miles (+2,734)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,406 miles
    Test number
    912985057705
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation not letting park brake release fully (1.1.15 (d))

  11. Pass124,672 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    124,672 miles
    Test number
    674018877640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,844 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,844 miles
    Test number
    939743114621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,723 miles (+2,947)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,723 miles
    Test number
    522817626913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,776 miles (+28)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,776 miles
    Test number
    877652915075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth inner sills corroded at rear

  15. Fail115,748 miles (+2,934)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,748 miles
    Test number
    115129905490
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth inner sills corroded at rear

  16. Pass112,814 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,814 miles
    Test number
    956416314070
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail112,811 miles (+5,198)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,811 miles
    Test number
    687715314011
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass107,613 miles (+533)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    107,613 miles
    Test number
    879395212121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass107,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    397772161113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail107,080 miles (+843)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    815551061185
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  21. Pass106,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    106,237 miles
    Test number
    672141460153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail106,237 miles (+5,235)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,237 miles
    Test number
    680321660143
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  23. Fail101,002 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    304984239147
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass101,002 miles (+10,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    101,002 miles
    Test number
    774114539137
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass90,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    90,848 miles
    Test number
    720603238108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail90,848 miles (+511)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,848 miles
    Test number
    441783538151
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail90,337 miles (+895)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,337 miles
    Test number
    420915898093
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass89,442 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    941055437178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail89,442 miles (+1,453)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,442 miles
    Test number
    133685837154
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass87,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,989 miles
    Test number
    503598846099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P474 DPB

Does P474 DPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P474 DPB is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P474 DPB?
The MOT on P474 DPB is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P474 DPB done?
P474 DPB was recorded at 135,116 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 2,349 miles a year.
Has P474 DPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P474 DPB has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P474 DPB 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 P474 DPB find?
P474 DPB passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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