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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc

P98 FNFMOT history

P98 FNF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 67,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

P98 FNF green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2022
Mileage
67,078 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 FNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 FNF was last recorded at 67,078 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,768 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
310 miles
Average per year
2,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 67,078 miles
  • 2020 – 61,984 miles
  • 2019 – 60,551 miles
  • 2018 – 57,706 miles
  • 2017 – 54,676 miles
  • 2016 – 51,563 miles
  • 2015 – 48,634 miles
  • 2014 – 47,514 miles
  • 2013 – 46,404 miles
  • 2012 – 45,052 miles
  • 2011 – 43,339 miles
  • 2010 – 40,723 miles
  • 2009 – 37,982 miles
  • 2008 – 35,486 miles
  • 2007 – 32,968 miles
  • 2006 – 29,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,078 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear number plate delaminiating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,078 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,078 miles
    Test number
    858791947853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail66,768 miles (+4,784)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,768 miles
    Test number
    971902721369
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass61,984 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,984 miles
    Test number
    815749256744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,551 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    737022389658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,706 miles (+3,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,706 miles
    Test number
    548728642435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,676 miles
    Test number
    615464474861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
  7. Fail54,676 miles (+3,113)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,676 miles
    Test number
    257623984714
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Cracking
  8. Pass51,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    610457923713
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminiating
  9. Fail51,563 miles (+2,929)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,563 miles
    Test number
    260902208702
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate delaminiating
  10. Pass48,634 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    282545161264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,514 miles (+1,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,514 miles
    Test number
    926042244290
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass46,404 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    747013243278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,052 miles (+1,713)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    766055042269
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass43,339 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    199669431233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on offside sill near rear
  15. Fail43,339 miles (+2,616)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    317979531465
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion on offside sill near rear
  16. Pass40,723 miles (+2,741)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    334833150486
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r discs corroded
  17. Pass37,982 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    341038359475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,486 miles (+2,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,486 miles
    Test number
    973201968218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
  19. Pass32,968 miles (+3,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,968 miles
    Test number
    282916147257
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  20. Pass29,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,929 miles
    Test number
    811544746228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 FNF

Does P98 FNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P98 FNF expired on 11 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P98 FNF?
The MOT on P98 FNF expired on 11 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P98 FNF done?
P98 FNF was recorded at 67,078 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 2,435 miles a year.
Has P98 FNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 FNF has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on P98 FNF 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 P98 FNF find?
P98 FNF passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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