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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P976 EBWMOT history

P976 EBW is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

P976 EBW green 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,901 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P976 EBW
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
27 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P976 EBW was last recorded at 136,901 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 219 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,682 miles · 1 May 2018
Between the last two tests
219 miles
Average per year
2,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,901 miles
  • 2018 – 136,682 miles
  • 2017 – 133,675 miles
  • 2016 – 128,551 miles
  • 2015 – 123,932 miles
  • 2014 – 121,988 miles
  • 2013 – 116,981 miles
  • 2012 – 109,890 miles
  • 2011 – 102,333 miles
  • 2010 – 102,202 miles
  • 2009 – 95,545 miles
  • 2008 – 91,741 miles
  • 2007 – 88,534 miles
  • 2006 – 84,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,901 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront suspension and components have age related corrosion
  • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,901 miles (+219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,901 miles
    Test number
    735659335613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion

  2. Pass136,682 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    136,682 miles
    Test number
    495336728728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

  3. Fail136,682 miles (+3,007)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,682 miles
    Test number
    185463873698
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

  4. Pass133,675 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    133,675 miles
    Test number
    927055512673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail133,666 miles (+5,115)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,666 miles
    Test number
    952525157708
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  6. Pass128,551 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,551 miles
    Test number
    651629984576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,932 miles (+1,944)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    123,932 miles
    Test number
    547166965027
    • NoteOil leak

  8. Pass121,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    121,988 miles
    Test number
    476717864057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail121,988 miles (+5,007)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,988 miles
    Test number
    609903564046
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  10. Pass116,981 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    877380263020
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail116,981 miles (+7,091)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    218918153075
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass109,890 miles (+7,557)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    109,890 miles
    Test number
    718566952067
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded

  13. Pass102,333 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,333 miles
    Test number
    688431361028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,202 miles (+6,657)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,202 miles
    Test number
    434289880202
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass95,545 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,545 miles
    Test number
    293242639293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail95,534 miles (+3,793)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,534 miles
    Test number
    923862439282
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass91,741 miles (+3,207)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,741 miles
    Test number
    733256038278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,534 miles (+4,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    88,534 miles
    Test number
    493128787193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass84,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    541990376129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P976 EBW

Does P976 EBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P976 EBW is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P976 EBW?
The MOT on P976 EBW is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P976 EBW done?
P976 EBW was recorded at 136,901 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,627 miles a year.
Has P976 EBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P976 EBW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2018.
Has the mileage on P976 EBW 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 EBW find?
P976 EBW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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