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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

R50 DDBMOT history

R50 DDB is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 38,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

R50 DDB black 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 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
38,953 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R50 DDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R50 DDB was last recorded at 38,953 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 3,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,618 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,335 miles
Average per year
3,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,953 miles
  • 2024 – 35,618 miles
  • 2023 – 31,959 miles
  • 2022 – 27,817 miles
  • 2021 – 22,645 miles
  • 2020 – 20,939 miles
  • 2019 – 19,407 miles
  • 2018 – 17,647 miles
  • 2017 – 14,430 miles
  • 2016 – 12,731 miles
  • 2015 – 10,377 miles
  • 2014 – 3,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,953 miles (+3,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    38,953 miles
    Test number
    844961604855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass35,618 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    35,618 miles
    Test number
    239139643642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail35,616 miles (+3,657)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,616 miles
    Test number
    149305805261
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass31,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    31,959 miles
    Test number
    907808063436
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail31,959 miles (+4,142)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,959 miles
    Test number
    361413880040
    • MajorPosition lamp not working nearside and offside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass27,817 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    27,817 miles
    Test number
    648825333307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass22,645 miles (+1,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    22,645 miles
    Test number
    732581249258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass20,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    20,939 miles
    Test number
    457195291490
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail20,939 miles (+1,532)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,939 miles
    Test number
    617751008041
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass19,407 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,407 miles
    Test number
    806571866090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,386 miles (+1,739)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,386 miles
    Test number
    390902133857
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass17,647 miles (+3,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,647 miles
    Test number
    158313125151
    • AdvisoryAdvise, offside front, nearside front, and offside rear tyres showing signs of ageing
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass14,430 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,430 miles
    Test number
    322061464497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,731 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,731 miles
    Test number
    280779740002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,377 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    10,377 miles
    Test number
    838976975183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass3,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    3,458 miles
    Test number
    546498574161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R50 DDB

Does R50 DDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R50 DDB is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R50 DDB?
The MOT on R50 DDB is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R50 DDB done?
R50 DDB was recorded at 38,953 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,129 miles a year.
Has R50 DDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R50 DDB has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on R50 DDB 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 R50 DDB find?
R50 DDB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear inner brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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