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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

R477 GWRMOT history

R477 GWR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 157,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

R477 GWR red 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 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
157,633 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R477 GWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R477 GWR was last recorded at 157,633 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 4,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,812 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,821 miles
Average per year
4,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,633 miles
  • 2025 – 152,812 miles
  • 2024 – 147,603 miles
  • 2023 – 141,206 miles
  • 2022 – 135,020 miles
  • 2021 – 127,665 miles
  • 2020 – 122,209 miles
  • 2019 – 114,112 miles
  • 2018 – 111,622 miles
  • 2017 – 111,271 miles
  • 2016 – 110,196 miles
  • 2015 – 109,458 miles
  • 2014 – 109,004 miles
  • 2013 – 108,264 miles
  • 2012 – 105,836 miles
  • 2011 – 104,778 miles
  • 2010 – 102,743 miles
  • 2009 – 92,397 miles
  • 2008 – 78,244 miles
  • 2007 – 67,725 miles
  • 2006 – 61,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,633 miles

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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,633 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    157,633 miles
    Test number
    134263114896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,812 miles (+5,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,812 miles
    Test number
    232119026709
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,603 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,603 miles
    Test number
    398992646581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail147,600 miles (+6,394)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,600 miles
    Test number
    596631628136
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

  5. Pass141,206 miles (+6,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,206 miles
    Test number
    782346760542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass135,020 miles (+7,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    135,020 miles
    Test number
    477532828763
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,665 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,665 miles
    Test number
    425348616092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,656 miles (+5,447)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,656 miles
    Test number
    720444450268
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass122,209 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,209 miles
    Test number
    214466447415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,112 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,112 miles
    Test number
    919685817284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,622 miles
    Test number
    505665627884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,622 miles (+351)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,622 miles
    Test number
    100835967902
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass111,271 miles (+1,075)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    111,271 miles
    Test number
    902768600190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    114712970831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,196 miles (+738)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,196 miles
    Test number
    206941082857
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass109,458 miles (+454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    109,458 miles
    Test number
    466730230816
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside rear (3.7.B.6b)

  17. Pass109,004 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    109,004 miles
    Test number
    336152234489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail109,000 miles (+736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    275830934276
    • 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)

  19. Pass108,264 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    108,264 miles
    Test number
    519973733241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail108,256 miles (+2,420)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,256 miles
    Test number
    945741233257
    • 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)
    • FailureInner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

  21. Pass105,836 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    105,836 miles
    Test number
    209237702237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,778 miles
    Test number
    345637821261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,778 miles (+2,035)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,778 miles
    Test number
    478987621220
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Pass102,743 miles (+10,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,743 miles
    Test number
    183137200292
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass92,397 miles (+14,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,397 miles
    Test number
    511596539262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,244 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    78,244 miles
    Test number
    454194728273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail78,237 miles (+10,512)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,237 miles
    Test number
    213488218267
    • FailureOffside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass67,725 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,725 miles
    Test number
    902829327288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail67,535 miles (+5,745)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,535 miles
    Test number
    280313927250
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass61,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    434146826266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail61,790 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    293236826218
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about R477 GWR

Does R477 GWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R477 GWR is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R477 GWR?
The MOT on R477 GWR is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R477 GWR done?
R477 GWR was recorded at 157,633 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 4,815 miles a year.
Has R477 GWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R477 GWR has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R477 GWR 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 R477 GWR find?
R477 GWR passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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