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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P751 ARUMOT history

P751 ARU is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 113,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2022.

P751 ARU green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
113,685 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2022
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P751 ARU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
19 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P751 ARU was last recorded at 113,685 miles on 13 Apr 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,664 miles · 6 Oct 2012
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 113,685 miles
  • 2012 – 113,664 miles
  • 2011 – 98,933 miles
  • 2010 – 83,850 miles
  • 2009 – 71,724 miles
  • 2008 – 70,703 miles
  • 2007 – 67,457 miles
  • 2006 – 52,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,685 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

12 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,685 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    113,685 miles
    Test number
    763132719223
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass113,664 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,664 miles
    Test number
    206830282241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail113,621 miles (+14,688)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,621 miles
    Test number
    375916452457
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  4. Pass98,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    98,933 miles
    Test number
    627674391137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Fail98,933 miles (+15,083)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,933 miles
    Test number
    318702691171
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass83,850 miles (+12,126)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    984940780135
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass71,724 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,724 miles
    Test number
    311021209283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    160438008176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,703 miles (+3,246)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    260837108193
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass67,457 miles (+15,156)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,457 miles
    Test number
    990762157095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    353394356016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,301 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    542433656099
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear inner brake pads getting low

Questions about P751 ARU

Does P751 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P751 ARU expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P751 ARU?
The MOT on P751 ARU expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P751 ARU done?
P751 ARU was recorded at 113,685 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2022, an average of 3,804 miles a year.
Has P751 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P751 ARU has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2012.
Has the mileage on P751 ARU 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 P751 ARU find?
P751 ARU passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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