Mazda
Silver · Diesel · 1997
P501 VRFMOT history
P501 VRF is a silver diesel Mazda first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 181,230 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 181,230 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,475 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P501 VRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
P501 VRF was last recorded at 181,230 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 5,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 175,833 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,397 miles
- Average per year
- 5,475 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,230 miles
- 2025 – 175,833 miles
- 2024 – 173,710 miles
- 2023 – 170,098 miles
- 2022 – 168,364 miles
- 2020 – 163,764 miles
- 2019 – 153,187 miles
- 2015 – 143,120 miles
- 2014 – 133,600 miles
- 2013 – 126,060 miles
- 2011 – 114,685 miles
- 2010 – 109,538 miles
- 2009 – 98,356 miles
- 2008 – 88,524 miles
- 2007 – 78,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail181,230 miles
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components throughout vehicle corroded
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Radiator support heavily corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout underbody and chassis
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.
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail181,230 miles (+5,397)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,230 miles
- Test number
- 788797128698
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components throughout vehicle corroded
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Radiator support heavily corroded
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout underbody and chassis
Pass175,833 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 175,833 miles
- Test number
- 713653036486
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail175,833 miles (+2,123)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,833 miles
- Test number
- 268213824220
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass173,710 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 173,710 miles
- Test number
- 912257566586
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside rear inner wing / rear bumper mounting area corroded
Fail173,702 miles (+3,604)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,702 miles
- Test number
- 329567000026
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear inner wing / rear bumper mounting area corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass170,098 miles (+1,734)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 170,098 miles
- Test number
- 866705885171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,364 miles (+4,600)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 168,364 miles
- Test number
- 199629621922
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass163,764 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 163,764 miles
- Test number
- 234298791214
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail163,763 miles (+10,576)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,763 miles
- Test number
- 226732482758
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass153,187 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 153,187 miles
- Test number
- 101180679704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,309 km (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 150,309 km
- Test number
- 312034831740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,282 km (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 150,282 km
- Test number
- 928540223153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,798 km (+404)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,798 km
- Test number
- 935737625339
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass149,394 km
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 149,394 km
- Test number
- 325438835784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,120 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 143,120 miles
- Test number
- 828627092215
- AdvisoryOffside Front sill to chassis surface corrosion ok at time of test
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops starting top perish ok at time of test
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches surface corrosion
Fail143,118 miles (+9,518)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,118 miles
- Test number
- 522343421927
- FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops starting top perish ok at time of test
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches surface corrosion
Pass133,600 miles (+7,540)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 133,600 miles
- Test number
- 959386554390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,060 miles (+5,935)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 126,060 miles
- Test number
- 125973443325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass120,125 miles (+5,440)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 120,125 miles
- Test number
- 688327643089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,685 miles (+5,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 114,685 miles
- Test number
- 508004731365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass109,538 miles (+11,182)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 109,538 miles
- Test number
- 833577130308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,356 miles (+9,832)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 98,356 miles
- Test number
- 750329839350
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass88,524 miles (+9,767)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 88,524 miles
- Test number
- 361677718330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,757 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 78,757 miles
- Test number
- 164561887233
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about P501 VRF
- Does P501 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P501 VRF expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P501 VRF?
- The MOT on P501 VRF expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P501 VRF done?
- P501 VRF was recorded at 181,230 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,475 miles a year.
- Has P501 VRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P501 VRF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on P501 VRF 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 VRF find?
- P501 VRF failed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 9 major defects and 5 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; nearside inner integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; nearside rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened, and 11 more.
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