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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P73 OOAMOT history

P73 OOA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 123,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

P73 OOA 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 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,608 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 OOA
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
23 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 OOA was last recorded at 123,608 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2016: 100,981 miles, lower than 110,739 miles on 25 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,602 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
2,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,608 miles
  • 2025 – 123,388 miles
  • 2023 – 120,707 miles
  • 2021 – 116,354 miles
  • 2020 – 116,185 miles
  • 2019 – 115,620 miles
  • 2018 – 113,276 miles
  • 2017 – 111,646 miles
  • 2016 – 110,995 miles
  • 2015 – 110,739 miles
  • 2014 – 105,194 miles
  • 2013 – 102,297 miles
  • 2012 – 95,934 miles
  • 2011 – 90,102 miles
  • 2010 – 84,815 miles
  • 2009 – 79,572 miles
  • 2008 – 74,008 miles
  • 2007 – 71,907 miles
  • 2006 – 69,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,608 miles
  • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Fuel pipes corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded along floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear tyre 3mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,608 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,608 miles
    Test number
    622370842019
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking

  2. Fail123,602 miles (+214)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,602 miles
    Test number
    695120936591
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass123,388 miles (+4)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,388 miles
    Test number
    922823519968
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective central rubber mountings split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded along floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering heavy
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail123,384 miles (+2,677)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,384 miles
    Test number
    222687603716
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill and arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective CENTRAL RUBBER MOUNTING SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded along floor
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre 3mm tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,707 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,707 miles
    Test number
    172399179613
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail120,705 miles (+2,754)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,705 miles
    Test number
    632916978412
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass117,951 miles (+1,597)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    117,951 miles
    Test number
    509194018557
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass116,354 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,354 miles
    Test number
    733898272090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  9. Fail116,348 miles (+163)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,348 miles
    Test number
    398109857855
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded

  10. Pass116,185 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,185 miles
    Test number
    179397162427
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  11. Fail116,182 miles (+562)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,182 miles
    Test number
    188898360553
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield loose

  12. Pass115,620 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,620 miles
    Test number
    595075519444
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside indicator intermittent on road but working ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and anti roll bar bushes badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  13. Fail115,617 miles (+2,341)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,617 miles
    Test number
    402149523598
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working maybe intermittent fault (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and anti roll bar bushes badly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  14. Pass113,276 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,276 miles
    Test number
    610869308658
    • AdvisoryBoth sill repaired and undersealed

  15. Fail113,271 miles (+1,625)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,271 miles
    Test number
    222537333330
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass111,646 miles (+651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,646 miles
    Test number
    592465936094
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded

  17. Pass110,995 miles (+10,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,995 miles
    Test number
    986944518581
    • AdvisoryFault on clutch
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills and floor sections corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded in door apeture

  18. Fail100,981 miles (-9,758)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,981 miles
    Test number
    794944621154
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/r inner sill and floor section (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven n/s late to apply (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFault on clutch
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills and floor sections corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded in door apeture

  19. Pass110,739 miles (+12)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,739 miles
    Test number
    187594785413
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s floor section corroded
    • NoteO/s/r bumper corner loose

  20. Fail110,727 miles (+5,533)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,727 miles
    Test number
    275846675073
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s floor section corroded
    • NoteO/s/r bumper corner loose

  21. Fail105,194 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,194 miles
    Test number
    138510384027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass105,194 miles (+2,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,194 miles
    Test number
    345700784059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass102,297 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,297 miles
    Test number
    206010663048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,934 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    95,934 miles
    Test number
    935321262083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,102 miles (+5,287)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,102 miles
    Test number
    147220761075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,815 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,815 miles
    Test number
    123278260441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail84,813 miles (+5,241)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    321757660038
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass79,572 miles (+5,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,572 miles
    Test number
    500145269097
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass74,008 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,008 miles
    Test number
    773601778004
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHand brake not locking o/s or n/s

  30. Fail74,007 miles (+2,100)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,007 miles
    Test number
    912813568030
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHand brake not locking o/s or n/s

  31. Pass71,907 miles (+2,213)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    71,907 miles
    Test number
    654354467033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass69,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    69,694 miles
    Test number
    412499156089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P73 OOA

Does P73 OOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 OOA is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P73 OOA?
The MOT on P73 OOA is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P73 OOA done?
P73 OOA was recorded at 123,608 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,674 miles a year.
Has P73 OOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 OOA has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P73 OOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P73 OOA find?
P73 OOA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyres cracking.

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