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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,840 cc

P73 RDMMOT history

P73 RDM is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 60,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

P73 RDM silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
60,159 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 RDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
30 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 RDM was last recorded at 60,159 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,943 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
216 miles
Average per year
461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,159 miles
  • 2025 – 59,943 miles
  • 2024 – 59,571 miles
  • 2023 – 58,875 miles
  • 2022 – 58,613 miles
  • 2021 – 58,270 miles
  • 2019 – 57,943 miles
  • 2018 – 57,516 miles
  • 2017 – 56,999 miles
  • 2016 – 56,442 miles
  • 2015 – 56,401 miles
  • 2013 – 56,359 miles
  • 2012 – 56,338 miles
  • 2011 – 56,332 miles
  • 2010 – 56,256 miles
  • 2009 – 55,759 miles
  • 2008 – 55,176 miles
  • 2007 – 54,090 miles
  • 2006 – 52,665 miles
  • 2005 – 50,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,159 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,159 miles (+216)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    60,159 miles
    Test number
    469427258764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,943 miles (+372)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    812689025098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,571 miles (+696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,571 miles
    Test number
    300171888138
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing year of rear tyres 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass58,875 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    306107581092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,613 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    58,613 miles
    Test number
    744487840747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    732586700532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,270 miles (+327)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    885910582336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass57,943 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,943 miles
    Test number
    630884062009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    960653496462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail57,516 miles (+517)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,516 miles
    Test number
    554730846864
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass56,999 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,999 miles
    Test number
    265881690690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,442 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,442 miles
    Test number
    917049851136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,401 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,401 miles
    Test number
    340198207712
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  14. Fail56,380 miles (+21)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,380 miles
    Test number
    112990664628
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill of (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass56,359 miles (+21)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    56,359 miles
    Test number
    309305923215
    • NoteCondition of offside rear outer sill
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  16. Pass56,338 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,338 miles
    Test number
    388425632212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,332 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,332 miles
    Test number
    419690931219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,256 miles (+497)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    150624820297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,759 miles (+583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    55,759 miles
    Test number
    374163429418
    • NoteCondition of offside rear outer sill
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  20. Pass55,176 miles (+1,086)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,176 miles
    Test number
    681539128292
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
  21. Pass54,090 miles (+1,425)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    54,090 miles
    Test number
    151273727252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,665 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,665 miles
    Test number
    141307636238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    50,365 miles
    Test number
    414059565175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P73 RDM

Does P73 RDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 RDM is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P73 RDM?
The MOT on P73 RDM is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P73 RDM done?
P73 RDM was recorded at 60,159 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 461 miles a year.
Has P73 RDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 RDM has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on P73 RDM 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 P73 RDM find?
P73 RDM passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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