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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,840 cc

R577 ECDMOT history

R577 ECD is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 79,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

R577 ECD blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
79,058 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 ECD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R577 ECD was last recorded at 79,058 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,048 miles · 3 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
1,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,058 miles
  • 2016 – 78,684 miles
  • 2015 – 74,613 miles
  • 2012 – 74,523 miles
  • 2010 – 70,603 miles
  • 2009 – 67,942 miles
  • 2008 – 64,357 miles
  • 2007 – 62,057 miles
  • 2006 – 58,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,058 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,058 miles (+10)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    822642973182
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail79,048 miles (+7)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,048 miles
    Test number
    461210466673
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail79,041 miles (+357)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,041 miles
    Test number
    380365871302
    • DangerousRear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass78,684 miles (+4,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,684 miles
    Test number
    139903424333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished

  5. Pass74,613 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    74,613 miles
    Test number
    177394854352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,603 miles (+80)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,603 miles
    Test number
    715071204483
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  7. Pass74,523 miles (+3,920)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,523 miles
    Test number
    716168352290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,603 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,603 miles
    Test number
    464809480007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,942 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,942 miles
    Test number
    462344089024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,357 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    973093798043
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Fail64,357 miles (+2,300)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    750153698093
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass62,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    100213817113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail62,057 miles (+3,635)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    341323417109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass58,422 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,422 miles
    Test number
    573430786018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R577 ECD

Does R577 ECD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R577 ECD expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R577 ECD?
The MOT on R577 ECD expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R577 ECD done?
R577 ECD was recorded at 79,058 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 1,260 miles a year.
Has R577 ECD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 ECD has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on R577 ECD 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 R577 ECD find?
R577 ECD passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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