Mazda MX-5
White · Petrol · 1996 · 1,598 cc
P501 EABMOT history
P501 EAB is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,541 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 95,541 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,739 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P501 EAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 25 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P501 EAB was last recorded at 95,541 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 6,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 88,985 miles · 23 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,556 miles
- Average per year
- 3,739 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 95,541 miles
- 2024 – 88,985 miles
- 2023 – 82,043 miles
- 2022 – 80,457 miles
- 2021 – 78,232 miles
- 2020 – 74,091 miles
- 2019 – 69,894 miles
- 2018 – 65,311 miles
- 2017 – 63,429 miles
- 2016 – 59,214 miles
- 2015 – 51,406 miles
- 2014 – 41,604 miles
- 2013 – 30,696 miles
- 2012 – 25,955 miles
- 2011 – 25,457 miles
- 2010 – 25,032 miles
- 2009 – 24,718 miles
- 2008 – 24,342 miles
- 2006 – 23,192 miles
- 2005 – 21,626 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,541 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,541 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 95,541 miles
- Test number
- 670492973292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,541 miles (+6,556)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,541 miles
- Test number
- 240177233467
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements could cause injury (0.1 (d))
Pass88,985 miles (+6,942)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 88,985 miles
- Test number
- 963002694812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,043 miles (+1,586)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 82,043 miles
- Test number
- 137496080811
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,457 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 80,457 miles
- Test number
- 896833096664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,456 miles (+2,224)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,456 miles
- Test number
- 508594076013
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,232 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 78,232 miles
- Test number
- 380211675762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,232 miles (+4,141)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,232 miles
- Test number
- 954815299071
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass74,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 74,091 miles
- Test number
- 712055999942
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,091 miles (+4,197)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,091 miles
- Test number
- 910383859697
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass69,894 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 69,894 miles
- Test number
- 564700454395
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass65,311 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 65,311 miles
- Test number
- 161479618386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,429 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 63,429 miles
- Test number
- 500392131611
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Fail63,422 miles (+4,208)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,422 miles
- Test number
- 740231074169
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Pass59,214 miles (+35)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 59,214 miles
- Test number
- 865151191399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,179 miles (+7,773)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,179 miles
- Test number
- 654797655084
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Pass51,406 miles (+9,802)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 51,406 miles
- Test number
- 187224655143
- NoteO/S/F Tyre low on outer edge
- NoteMinor corrosion to o/s/r outer sill
Pass41,604 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 41,604 miles
- Test number
- 406478744132
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteHeadlight aim onlower limits
Fail41,604 miles (+10,908)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,604 miles
- Test number
- 445308744151
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteHeadlight aim onlower limits
Pass30,696 miles (+4,741)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 30,696 miles
- Test number
- 675189843148
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass25,955 miles (+498)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 25,955 miles
- Test number
- 356201652174
- NoteNearside wiper blade slightly torn
Pass25,457 miles (+425)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 25,457 miles
- Test number
- 249415941162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,032 miles (+314)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 25,032 miles
- Test number
- 872124240125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,718 miles (+376)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 24,718 miles
- Test number
- 714668049102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,342 miles (+1,150)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2009
- Odometer
- 24,342 miles
- Test number
- 551840048177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,192 miles (+1,566)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 23,192 miles
- Test number
- 462406026376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,626 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 21,626 miles
- Test number
- 714069925340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P501 EAB
- Does P501 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P501 EAB expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P501 EAB?
- The MOT on P501 EAB expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P501 EAB done?
- P501 EAB was recorded at 95,541 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 3,739 miles a year.
- Has P501 EAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P501 EAB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on P501 EAB 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 P501 EAB find?
- P501 EAB passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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