Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,830 cc
R477 KARMOT history
R477 KAR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 71,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 71,384 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 979 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R477 KAR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,830 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 21 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R477 KAR was last recorded at 71,384 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 1,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 69,880 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,504 miles
- Average per year
- 979 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,384 miles
- 2025 – 69,880 miles
- 2024 – 68,254 miles
- 2023 – 66,833 miles
- 2022 – 63,914 miles
- 2021 – 63,819 miles
- 2018 – 63,628 miles
- 2017 – 63,428 miles
- 2011 – 62,545 miles
- 2009 – 62,177 miles
- 2008 – 58,730 miles
- 2007 – 52,647 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass71,384 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
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
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Full MOT history
18 tests since 15 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,384 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 71,384 miles
- Test number
- 729104928284
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
Fail71,383 miles (+1,503)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,383 miles
- Test number
- 702646311123
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorated
Pass69,880 miles (+1,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 69,880 miles
- Test number
- 890339456157
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryParking brake effort borderline pass
Pass68,254 miles (+1,421)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 68,254 miles
- Test number
- 177193052841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,833 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 66,833 miles
- Test number
- 694138112139
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail66,833 miles (+2,919)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,833 miles
- Test number
- 578968389467
- Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass63,914 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 63,914 miles
- Test number
- 960667201968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,914 miles (+95)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,914 miles
- Test number
- 245385036071
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill is corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass63,819 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 63,819 miles
- Test number
- 339699691247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,819 miles (+191)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,819 miles
- Test number
- 114344409183
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass63,628 miles (+200)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 63,628 miles
- Test number
- 842110279480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 63,428 miles
- Test number
- 182112357316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,428 miles (+883)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,428 miles
- Test number
- 950303161853
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,545 miles (+368)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 62,545 miles
- Test number
- 139996861226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,177 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,177 miles
- Test number
- 343751609329
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass62,177 miles (+3,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 62,177 miles
- Test number
- 813291409399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass58,730 miles (+6,083)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 58,730 miles
- Test number
- 590056558250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,647 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2008
- Odometer
- 52,647 miles
- Test number
- 212805937449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R477 KAR
- Does R477 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R477 KAR is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R477 KAR?
- The MOT on R477 KAR is valid until 8 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 KAR done?
- R477 KAR was recorded at 71,384 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 979 miles a year.
- Has R477 KAR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R477 KAR has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on R477 KAR 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 KAR find?
- R477 KAR passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both, and 1 more.
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