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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

PEH 235MOT history

PEH 235 is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

PEH 235 red 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
61,194 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PEH 235
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
2 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PEH 235 was last recorded at 61,194 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,797 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,397 miles
Average per year
3,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,194 miles
  • 2025 – 56,797 miles
  • 2024 – 51,784 miles
  • 2023 – 47,806 miles
  • 2022 – 43,743 miles
  • 2021 – 38,291 miles
  • 2020 – 34,670 miles
  • 2019 – 28,679 miles
  • 2018 – 22,591 miles
  • 2017 – 19,001 miles
  • 2016 – 15,723 miles
  • 2015 – 14,356 miles
  • 2014 – 13,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,194 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in suspension arm cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Coil spring corroded nsr and osr coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT [strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on front subframe strong advise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front nsf and osf shock absorbers corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 6 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,194 miles (+4,397)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    61,194 miles
    Test number
    292569119244
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in suspension arm cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arm bushes cracking/perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Coil spring corroded nsr and osr coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSF TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT [strong advise] (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass56,797 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,797 miles
    Test number
    362507693766
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on front subframe strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail56,771 miles (+4,987)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,771 miles
    Test number
    694793845193
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excess play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn excess play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion on front subframe strong advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded at top and bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass51,784 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    51,784 miles
    Test number
    528966934161
    • AdvisoryFront nsf and osf shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr shock absorbers corroded
  5. Fail51,783 miles (+3,977)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,783 miles
    Test number
    862151953910
    • DangerousAnti-roll bar likely to become detached nsr and osr anti roll bar links worn to excess (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen washers inop (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible nsf and osf headlamp pattern incorrect (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront nsf and osf shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr and osr shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding
  6. Pass47,806 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,806 miles
    Test number
    705317657100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ***STRONG ADVISORY*** (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front wishbone REAR bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail47,805 miles (+4,062)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,805 miles
    Test number
    830373462798
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively ***STRONG ADVISORY*** (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH front wishbone REAR bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass43,743 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,743 miles
    Test number
    478613835012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,291 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    996303528757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,670 miles (+5,991)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    34,670 miles
    Test number
    823941328547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,679 miles (+6,088)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,679 miles
    Test number
    177692482402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass22,591 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    705413923761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,001 miles (+3,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    19,001 miles
    Test number
    100179481739
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass15,723 miles (+1,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,723 miles
    Test number
    994330959678
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on frt and rear brake discs
  15. Pass14,356 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,356 miles
    Test number
    819345565017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,236 miles
    Test number
    256005464039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PEH 235

What vehicle is registration PEH 235 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PEH 235 on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PEH 235 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PEH 235 is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on PEH 235?
The MOT on PEH 235 is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PEH 235 done?
PEH 235 was recorded at 61,194 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,809 miles a year.
Has PEH 235 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PEH 235 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on PEH 235 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 PEH 235 find?
PEH 235 passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: central front lower sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; central rear upper sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes in suspension arm cracking/perishing, and 4 more.

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