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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

R446 CDCMOT history

R446 CDC is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 56,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2024.

R446 CDC gold Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 May 2025
Mileage
56,821 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
R446 CDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 May 2025
Latest MOT test
12 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R446 CDC was last recorded at 56,821 miles on 12 May 2024, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Oct 2007: 10,256 miles, lower than 67,833 miles on 6 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,104 miles · 14 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,821 miles
  • 2023 – 56,104 miles
  • 2021 – 55,803 miles
  • 2019 – 52,875 miles
  • 2018 – 49,690 miles
  • 2017 – 44,743 miles
  • 2016 – 35,621 miles
  • 2015 – 31,483 miles
  • 2014 – 27,077 miles
  • 2013 – 24,923 miles
  • 2012 – 21,274 miles
  • 2011 – 17,813 miles
  • 2010 – 14,253 miles
  • 2008 – 11,870 miles
  • 2007 – 10,256 miles
  • 2006 – 67,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,821 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    342387027774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail56,821 miles (+717)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,821 miles
    Test number
    824340637331
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass56,104 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    56,104 miles
    Test number
    270988319609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,803 miles (+2,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    55,803 miles
    Test number
    322261060703
    • AdvisorySill covers and under trays fitted

  5. Pass52,875 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,875 miles
    Test number
    109251399683
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail52,875 miles (+3,185)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,875 miles
    Test number
    518026021151
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass49,690 miles (+4,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    49,690 miles
    Test number
    938618416635
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,743 miles (+9,122)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    44,743 miles
    Test number
    199223548555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,621 miles
    Test number
    369133379798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail35,607 miles (+4,124)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,607 miles
    Test number
    683569330416
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass31,483 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    31,483 miles
    Test number
    987553205174
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll lower arms starting to show signs of corrosion
    • NoteGearbox guard corroded

  12. Fail31,483 miles (+4,406)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,483 miles
    Test number
    966600295092
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll lower arms starting to show signs of corrosion
    • NoteGearbox guard corroded

  13. Pass27,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,077 miles
    Test number
    838040134047
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Fail27,077 miles (+2,154)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,077 miles
    Test number
    166979324432
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass24,923 miles (+428)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,923 miles
    Test number
    155182143138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside wiper blade deteriorated

  16. Fail24,495 miles (+3,221)9 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,495 miles
    Test number
    586022913183
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteNearside wiper blade deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear brake slight bind

  17. Pass21,274 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,274 miles
    Test number
    475045112184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,265 miles (+3,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,265 miles
    Test number
    238464212110
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass17,813 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    17,813 miles
    Test number
    577455621165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,808 miles (+51)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,808 miles
    Test number
    728763221114
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Fail17,757 miles (+1,145)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,757 miles
    Test number
    965537611126
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise o/s chassis damaged.

  22. Fail16,612 miles (+2,359)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,612 miles
    Test number
    656579111067
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteREAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

  23. Pass14,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,253 miles
    Test number
    522879110164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail14,253 miles (+2,383)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,253 miles
    Test number
    633809210174
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS
    • NoteCORROSION ON BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES

  25. Pass11,870 miles (+1,614)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,870 miles
    Test number
    802303148397
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

  26. Pass10,256 miles (-57,577)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    10,256 miles
    Test number
    152775787245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    67,833 miles
    Test number
    542777486185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R446 CDC

Does R446 CDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R446 CDC expired on 11 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R446 CDC?
The MOT on R446 CDC expired on 11 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R446 CDC done?
R446 CDC was recorded at 56,821 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2024.
Has R446 CDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R446 CDC has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2024.
Has the mileage on R446 CDC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R446 CDC find?
R446 CDC passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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