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Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

R407 OGOMOT history

R407 OGO is a purple petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

R407 OGO purple 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,783 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R407 OGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R407 OGO was last recorded at 111,783 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 4,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,192 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,591 miles
Average per year
3,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,783 miles
  • 2024 – 107,192 miles
  • 2023 – 107,021 miles
  • 2021 – 100,669 miles
  • 2020 – 98,683 miles
  • 2019 – 94,081 miles
  • 2018 – 86,819 miles
  • 2017 – 80,939 miles
  • 2016 – 74,689 miles
  • 2015 – 72,979 miles
  • 2014 – 70,310 miles
  • 2013 – 65,853 miles
  • 2012 – 63,071 miles
  • 2011 – 60,305 miles
  • 2010 – 57,789 miles
  • 2009 – 55,171 miles
  • 2008 – 53,191 miles
  • 2007 – 50,899 miles
  • 2006 – 43,633 miles
  • 2005 – 38,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,783 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,783 miles (+4,591)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,783 miles
    Test number
    395865990158
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass107,192 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,192 miles
    Test number
    210916516748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,189 miles (+168)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,189 miles
    Test number
    872968153890
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass107,021 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    107,021 miles
    Test number
    747777002412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,018 miles (+4,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,018 miles
    Test number
    134460407005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch slight corrosion

  6. Pass100,669 miles (+1,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    142009392910
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass98,683 miles (+4,602)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,683 miles
    Test number
    185972126212
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass94,081 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,081 miles
    Test number
    469855763542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,819 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    244508964332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  10. Fail86,819 miles (+5,880)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    457121955946
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass80,939 miles (+6,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    80,939 miles
    Test number
    928811355617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Pass74,689 miles (+1,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,689 miles
    Test number
    527024170314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass72,979 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    72,979 miles
    Test number
    873601553602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs inner surfaces corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch lower corroded

  14. Fail72,977 miles (+2,667)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    642808862356
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs inner surfaces corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch lower corroded

  15. Pass70,310 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    329845444317
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth wipers poor
    • NoteInner face of both front brake discs rusting

  16. Fail70,310 miles (+4,457)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,310 miles
    Test number
    629965644315
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteBoth wipers poor
    • NoteInner face of both front brake discs rusting

  17. Pass65,853 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,853 miles
    Test number
    498380843384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

  18. Fail65,852 miles (+2,781)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,852 miles
    Test number
    369339633373
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear brake discs inner surfaces corroded.

  19. Pass63,071 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    995245142353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  20. Fail63,069 miles (+2,764)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,069 miles
    Test number
    249265642396
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly.

  21. Pass60,305 miles (+2,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    60,305 miles
    Test number
    935519031389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass57,789 miles (+2,618)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    57,789 miles
    Test number
    400093940472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly.

  23. Pass55,171 miles (+1,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,171 miles
    Test number
    870911249339
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly.

  24. Pass53,191 miles (+18)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,191 miles
    Test number
    874816048336
    • NoteSlight binding of o/s/f brake.

  25. Fail53,173 miles (+2,274)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,173 miles
    Test number
    500744948375
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteSlight binding of o/s/f brake.

  26. Pass50,899 miles (+7,266)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,899 miles
    Test number
    102607937366
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s outer sill.

  27. Pass43,633 miles (+4,940)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,633 miles
    Test number
    422698036325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    38,693 miles
    Test number
    854641345370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R407 OGO

Does R407 OGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R407 OGO is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R407 OGO?
The MOT on R407 OGO is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R407 OGO done?
R407 OGO was recorded at 111,783 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 3,651 miles a year.
Has R407 OGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R407 OGO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on R407 OGO 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 R407 OGO find?
R407 OGO passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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