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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

R175 VBUMOT history

R175 VBU is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 99,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

R175 VBU 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 12 May 2026
Mileage
99,240 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R175 VBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2026
Latest MOT test
13 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R175 VBU was last recorded at 99,240 miles on 13 May 2025, 2,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,046 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,194 miles
Average per year
2,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,240 miles
  • 2023 – 97,046 miles
  • 2021 – 94,188 miles
  • 2017 – 92,741 miles
  • 2016 – 89,041 miles
  • 2015 – 89,016 miles
  • 2014 – 80,798 miles
  • 2013 – 76,916 miles
  • 2012 – 74,386 miles
  • 2011 – 69,937 miles
  • 2010 – 67,406 miles
  • 2009 – 64,969 miles
  • 2008 – 61,782 miles
  • 2007 – 53,273 miles
  • 2006 – 52,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,240 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle corroded throughout, various prior repairs and underseal from front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,240 miles (+2,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    99,240 miles
    Test number
    566197545310
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle corroded throughout, various prior repairs and underseal from front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass97,046 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    97,046 miles
    Test number
    949688172808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass94,188 miles (+1,447)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,188 miles
    Test number
    304193474229
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    92,741 miles
    Test number
    161951454158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  5. Fail92,741 miles (+3,700)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,741 miles
    Test number
    331499718999
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass89,041 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,041 miles
    Test number
    595289429030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail89,016 miles (+8,218)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    109372715120
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  8. Pass80,798 miles (+201)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    505224594013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSills corroded

  9. Fail80,597 miles (+3,681)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,597 miles
    Test number
    147546384037
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSills corroded

  10. Pass76,916 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,916 miles
    Test number
    717512353066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,386 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,386 miles
    Test number
    569350962085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail74,384 miles (+4,447)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,384 miles
    Test number
    657388752016
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass69,937 miles (+2,531)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,937 miles
    Test number
    879285351051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,406 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,406 miles
    Test number
    723577040061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,969 miles (+3,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,969 miles
    Test number
    432142469021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass61,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    150775578072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,782 miles (+8,509)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,782 miles
    Test number
    333944778026
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass53,273 miles (+649)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,273 miles
    Test number
    961941777092
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteHandbrake travel

  19. Pass52,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,624 miles
    Test number
    110570876067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R175 VBU

Does R175 VBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R175 VBU expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R175 VBU?
The MOT on R175 VBU expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R175 VBU done?
R175 VBU was recorded at 99,240 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 2,431 miles a year.
Has R175 VBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R175 VBU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2017.
Has the mileage on R175 VBU 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 R175 VBU find?
R175 VBU passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 1 advisory: central vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle corroded throughout, various prior repairs and underseal from front to rear..

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