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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

R298 UDVMOT history

R298 UDV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

R298 UDV 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 11 Jul 2027
Mileage
141,433 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R298 UDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R298 UDV was last recorded at 141,433 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 3,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,303 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,130 miles
Average per year
3,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,433 miles
  • 2025 – 138,303 miles
  • 2024 – 133,398 miles
  • 2023 – 130,249 miles
  • 2022 – 128,036 miles
  • 2021 – 125,842 miles
  • 2018 – 124,197 miles
  • 2017 – 123,440 miles
  • 2016 – 121,245 miles
  • 2015 – 120,934 miles
  • 2014 – 118,788 miles
  • 2013 – 117,747 miles
  • 2010 – 108,321 miles
  • 2009 – 100,197 miles
  • 2008 – 89,159 miles
  • 2007 – 78,876 miles
  • 2006 – 69,316 miles
  • 2005 – 59,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,433 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,433 miles (+3,130)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    141,433 miles
    Test number
    275559817384
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass138,303 miles (+319)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    138,303 miles
    Test number
    101686959658
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Fail137,984 miles (+4,586)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,984 miles
    Test number
    286820829771
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,398 miles (+3,149)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    133,398 miles
    Test number
    439690349205
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,249 miles (+2,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,249 miles
    Test number
    186965451179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  6. Pass128,036 miles (+2,194)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,036 miles
    Test number
    959240632916
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass125,842 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,842 miles
    Test number
    455981893996
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail125,841 miles (+1,644)2 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,841 miles
    Test number
    471207838422
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust leak too great for gas analyser to read (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,197 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    124,197 miles
    Test number
    483602459377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail124,196 miles (+756)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,196 miles
    Test number
    345046779384
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass123,440 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,440 miles
    Test number
    300567511295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,439 miles (+2,194)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,439 miles
    Test number
    199545686810
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

  13. Pass121,245 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    121,245 miles
    Test number
    240920563513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,934 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,934 miles
    Test number
    268908315453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,932 miles (+2,144)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,932 miles
    Test number
    119754615146
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass118,788 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,788 miles
    Test number
    245075514494
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass117,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    117,747 miles
    Test number
    117631083491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,747 miles (+9,426)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,747 miles
    Test number
    859108073009
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass108,321 miles (+8,124)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    108,321 miles
    Test number
    813170540337
    • NoteOffside rear outer sill 1st skin rusty
    • NoteRear brake pads have around 6000 miles left

  20. Pass100,197 miles (+11,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    100,197 miles
    Test number
    840556449346
    • NoteOffside rear tyre on 2mm

  21. Pass89,159 miles (+10,283)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,159 miles
    Test number
    683220148200
    • NoteO/s/r top suspension mount bush slight play

  22. Pass78,876 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    202144637227
    • NoteBoth rear ends of sills getting rusty
    • NoteFront both rear tyres on 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r hub top bush slight movement

  23. Fail78,876 miles (+9,560)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,876 miles
    Test number
    634893837236
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear ends of sills getting rusty
    • NoteO/s/r hub top bush slight movement

  24. Pass69,316 miles (+10,223)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    69,316 miles
    Test number
    514882446246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    59,093 miles
    Test number
    490294435293
    • NoteN/S/REAR TOP SUSPENION BUSH MOVED.

Questions about R298 UDV

Does R298 UDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R298 UDV is valid until 11 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R298 UDV?
The MOT on R298 UDV is valid until 11 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R298 UDV done?
R298 UDV was recorded at 141,433 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,947 miles a year.
Has R298 UDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R298 UDV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R298 UDV 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 R298 UDV find?
R298 UDV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.

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