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Silver and Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,490 cc

P976 EABMOT history

P976 EAB is a silver and grey diesel Mazda first used on 7 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 298,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
298,012 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P976 EAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Colour
Silver and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,490 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P976 EAB was last recorded at 298,012 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
298,011 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 298,012 miles
  • 2025 – 294,747 miles
  • 2024 – 291,264 miles
  • 2023 – 286,480 miles
  • 2022 – 279,597 miles
  • 2021 – 273,111 miles
  • 2020 – 271,506 miles
  • 2019 – 256,496 miles
  • 2017 – 256,351 miles
  • 2015 – 224,693 miles
  • 2014 – 212,174 miles
  • 2013 – 200,343 miles
  • 2012 – 194,382 miles
  • 2011 – 178,408 miles
  • 2010 – 162,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass298,012 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass298,012 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    298,012 miles
    Test number
    244379799576
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail298,011 miles (+3,264)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,011 miles
    Test number
    900133056492
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass294,747 miles (+3,483)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    294,747 miles
    Test number
    566231891836
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive and central (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass291,264 miles (+4,784)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    291,264 miles
    Test number
    866113930096
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass286,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    286,480 miles
    Test number
    498855717196
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail286,478 miles (+6,881)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    286,478 miles
    Test number
    669436806752
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Both (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass279,597 miles (+6,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    279,597 miles
    Test number
    397420160574
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass273,111 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    273,111 miles
    Test number
    947595892752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass271,506 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    271,506 miles
    Test number
    435060874539
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail271,500 miles (+378)1 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,500 miles
    Test number
    671169161053
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant and oil leaks

  11. Fail271,122 miles (+14,626)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,122 miles
    Test number
    219267771039
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass256,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    256,496 miles
    Test number
    483236067472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail256,495 miles (+144)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,495 miles
    Test number
    650981039560
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail256,351 miles (+31,658)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,351 miles
    Test number
    359575319139
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass224,693 miles (+158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    224,693 miles
    Test number
    235789445416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail224,535 miles (+12,361)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,535 miles
    Test number
    229402745144
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass212,174 miles (+204)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    212,174 miles
    Test number
    215312464150
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail211,970 miles (+11,627)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,970 miles
    Test number
    977103054136
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail200,343 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,343 miles
    Test number
    805938343191
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass200,343 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    200,343 miles
    Test number
    999618043120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass194,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    194,382 miles
    Test number
    146927432152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Fail194,382 miles (+15,974)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,382 miles
    Test number
    177937732114
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass178,408 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    178,408 miles
    Test number
    648904251193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail178,402 miles (+16,109)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,402 miles
    Test number
    967833951115
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass162,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    162,293 miles
    Test number
    644406540193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass143,569 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    143,569 km
    Test number
    190732259154
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Fail143,569 km (+27,174)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,569 km
    Test number
    414842359178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass116,395 km (+5)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    116,395 km
    Test number
    273290247332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail116,390 km2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,390 km
    Test number
    433418637450
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P976 EAB

Does P976 EAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P976 EAB is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P976 EAB?
The MOT on P976 EAB is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P976 EAB done?
P976 EAB was recorded at 298,012 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,654 miles a year.
Has P976 EAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P976 EAB has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P976 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 P976 EAB find?
P976 EAB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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