Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc
R446 VAVMOT history
R446 VAV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 97,734 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R446 VAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R446 VAV was last recorded at 97,734 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,162 miles · 26 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 572 miles
- Average per year
- 1,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,734 miles
- 2025 – 97,162 miles
- 2024 – 94,534 miles
- 2023 – 91,500 miles
- 2022 – 90,401 miles
- 2021 – 89,841 miles
- 2020 – 88,942 miles
- 2019 – 87,618 miles
- 2018 – 85,722 miles
- 2017 – 84,929 miles
- 2016 – 84,457 miles
- 2015 – 83,052 miles
- 2014 – 80,553 miles
- 2013 – 79,983 miles
- 2012 – 78,710 miles
- 2011 – 77,661 miles
- 2010 – 76,949 miles
- 2009 – 74,194 miles
- 2008 – 68,611 miles
- 2007 – 64,169 miles
- 2006 – 58,702 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,734 miles
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,734 miles (+572)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 97,734 miles
- Test number
- 178327835046
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,162 miles (+2,628)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 97,162 miles
- Test number
- 726577776415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,534 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 94,534 miles
- Test number
- 217483884968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,534 miles (+3,034)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,534 miles
- Test number
- 649493303546
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,500 miles (+1,099)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 91,500 miles
- Test number
- 447869192673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle covered in underseal.
Pass90,401 miles (+560)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 90,401 miles
- Test number
- 587690070479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wing rusty and corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill rusty and corroed.
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass89,841 miles (+899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 89,841 miles
- Test number
- 910009712375
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wing corroded/rusty
Pass88,942 miles (+6)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 88,942 miles
- Test number
- 221441313139
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from rear coolant flange on back of cylinder head
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (both) (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious under body component's corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in a thick layer of underseal
Fail88,936 miles (+1,318)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,936 miles
- Test number
- 611527527048
- MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from rear coolant flange on back of cylinder head
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (both) (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious under body component's corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle covered in a thick layer of underseal
Pass87,618 miles (+1,896)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 87,618 miles
- Test number
- 768366160407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,722 miles (+793)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 85,722 miles
- Test number
- 870037408524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,929 miles (+472)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 84,929 miles
- Test number
- 504992293708
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coverd in thick underseal
Pass84,457 miles (+1,405)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 84,457 miles
- Test number
- 209833048830
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coverd in thick underseal
Fail83,052 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,052 miles
- Test number
- 135961565072
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle coverd in waxol
Pass83,052 miles (+2,499)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,052 miles
- Test number
- 925611365059
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteUnderside of vehicle coverd in waxol
Pass80,553 miles (+570)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 80,553 miles
- Test number
- 547562964059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteParking brake effort low
Pass79,983 miles (+1,273)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 79,983 miles
- Test number
- 367774293075
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass78,710 miles (+1,049)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 78,710 miles
- Test number
- 107330382098
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass77,661 miles (+712)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 77,661 miles
- Test number
- 659945391047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,949 miles (+2,755)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 76,949 miles
- Test number
- 911564870043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,194 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 74,194 miles
- Test number
- 790316059110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail74,192 miles (+5,581)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,192 miles
- Test number
- 271235859101
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass68,611 miles (+4,442)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 68,611 miles
- Test number
- 104596958199
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,169 miles (+5,467)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 64,169 miles
- Test number
- 854262467125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,702 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 58,702 miles
- Test number
- 254465566155
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R446 VAV
- Does R446 VAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R446 VAV is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R446 VAV?
- The MOT on R446 VAV is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R446 VAV done?
- R446 VAV was recorded at 97,734 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 1,952 miles a year.
- Has R446 VAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R446 VAV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on R446 VAV 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 R446 VAV find?
- R446 VAV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres.
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