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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P490 ESOMOT history

P490 ESO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jul 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

P490 ESO green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
125,134 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,048 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P490 ESO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Jul 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 ESO was last recorded at 125,134 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 6,802 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,332 miles · 4 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
6,802 miles
Average per year
4,048 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 125,134 miles
  • 2021 – 118,332 miles
  • 2020 – 113,079 miles
  • 2019 – 107,607 miles
  • 2018 – 106,491 miles
  • 2017 – 102,750 miles
  • 2016 – 97,115 miles
  • 2015 – 89,708 miles
  • 2014 – 83,210 miles
  • 2013 – 76,990 miles
  • 2012 – 73,270 miles
  • 2011 – 66,657 miles
  • 2010 – 65,211 miles
  • 2009 – 63,102 miles
  • 2008 – 60,794 miles
  • 2006 – 60,584 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,134 miles
  • AdvisoryFront nearside track rod end worn
  • AdvisoryGreen lights at front

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front Nearside and Offside inner sill corroded but not in any prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,134 miles (+6,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,134 miles
    Test number
    480730223971
    • AdvisoryFront nearside track rod end worn
    • AdvisoryGreen lights at front

  2. Pass118,332 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    118,332 miles
    Test number
    467852336080
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside inner sill corroded but not in any prescribed area

  3. Fail118,329 miles (+5,250)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,329 miles
    Test number
    209450692755
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside and Offside inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside and Offside inner sill corroded but not in any prescribed area

  4. Pass113,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,079 miles
    Test number
    656004854938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,077 miles (+93)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    262983787600
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  6. Fail112,984 miles (+5,377)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,984 miles
    Test number
    915101128512
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour inside headlamp (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour inside headlamp (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  7. Pass107,607 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,607 miles
    Test number
    897966896068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail107,605 miles (+1,114)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,605 miles
    Test number
    187217587471
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid floor pan to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside track rod end split pin missing

  9. Pass106,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,491 miles
    Test number
    611442255242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,491 miles (+3,741)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,491 miles
    Test number
    253337311419
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass102,750 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,750 miles
    Test number
    636353690740
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail102,738 miles (+5,623)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,738 miles
    Test number
    654297995079
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking pipe going into fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySerious coolant leak from water pump hose

  13. Pass97,115 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    782432580243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail97,115 miles (+7,407)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    646989993003
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,708 miles (+9)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    89,708 miles
    Test number
    198453535146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges 195/55 R15

  16. Fail89,699 miles (+6,489)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,699 miles
    Test number
    458232825113
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyres worn on edges 195/55 R15

  17. Pass83,210 miles (+322)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,210 miles
    Test number
    566726334101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  18. Fail82,888 miles (+5,898)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,888 miles
    Test number
    197769824184
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  19. Pass76,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,990 miles
    Test number
    157800843129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,990 miles (+3,720)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,990 miles
    Test number
    496248733187
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass73,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,270 miles
    Test number
    116251392006
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail73,270 miles (+6,613)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,270 miles
    Test number
    178608182423
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass66,657 miles (+1,446)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,657 miles
    Test number
    578761311133
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear outer sills slightly corroded.

  24. Pass65,211 miles (+2,109)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    662553680069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,102 miles
    Test number
    460997359040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,102 miles (+2,308)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,102 miles
    Test number
    572206259006
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass60,794 miles (+210)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    60,794 miles
    Test number
    952918978019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake discs.

  28. Pass60,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,584 miles
    Test number
    791995756280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P490 ESO

Does P490 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P490 ESO expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P490 ESO?
The MOT on P490 ESO expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P490 ESO done?
P490 ESO was recorded at 125,134 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
Has P490 ESO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 ESO has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on P490 ESO 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 P490 ESO find?
P490 ESO passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: front nearside track rod end worn; green lights at front.

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