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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

R599 UBYMOT history

R599 UBY is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

R599 UBY green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
80,647 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 UBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

R599 UBY was last recorded at 80,647 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2007: 28,946 miles, lower than 29,982 miles on 7 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
80,420 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
2,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,647 miles
  • 2024 – 80,420 miles
  • 2023 – 79,761 miles
  • 2022 – 78,874 miles
  • 2021 – 76,614 miles
  • 2020 – 75,715 miles
  • 2019 – 74,887 miles
  • 2015 – 74,130 miles
  • 2014 – 73,167 miles
  • 2013 – 70,312 miles
  • 2012 – 66,289 miles
  • 2011 – 57,296 miles
  • 2010 – 51,252 miles
  • 2009 – 43,536 miles
  • 2008 – 35,857 miles
  • 2007 – 28,990 miles
  • 2006 – 29,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail80,647 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryAll underside corroded

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front badly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail80,647 miles (+227)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    376924382581
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryAll underside corroded

  2. Pass80,420 miles (+659)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    80,420 miles
    Test number
    982934399187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,761 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,761 miles
    Test number
    826362452642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail79,742 miles (+868)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,742 miles
    Test number
    637208200244
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass78,874 miles (+2,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,874 miles
    Test number
    580609749172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass76,614 miles (+899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    76,614 miles
    Test number
    216076891846
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill end cap in wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,715 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,715 miles
    Test number
    819183823959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,887 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,887 miles
    Test number
    442708054002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail74,868 miles (+738)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,868 miles
    Test number
    738229853744
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,130 miles (+963)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    74,130 miles
    Test number
    136567075176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCorrosion n/s underside

  11. Pass73,167 miles (+2,855)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,167 miles
    Test number
    767353684126
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll four road coil springs corroded
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroded
    • NoteNs os chassis rails corroded ( ns holed )
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  12. Pass70,312 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,312 miles
    Test number
    277187673488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,289 miles
    Test number
    617971082100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,289 miles (+8,993)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,289 miles
    Test number
    208831882165
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass57,296 miles (+6,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,296 miles
    Test number
    195444271151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass51,252 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,252 miles
    Test number
    554503780115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,536 miles (+7,679)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    43,536 miles
    Test number
    202204489115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,857 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,857 miles
    Test number
    353908678195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail35,850 miles (+6,860)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,850 miles
    Test number
    472377678124
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass28,990 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    28,990 miles
    Test number
    413627587144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,946 miles (-1,036)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,946 miles
    Test number
    393200427158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    29,982 miles
    Test number
    520246166075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R599 UBY

Does R599 UBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 UBY expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 UBY?
The MOT on R599 UBY expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 UBY done?
R599 UBY was recorded at 80,647 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 2,606 miles a year.
Has R599 UBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 UBY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R599 UBY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R599 UBY find?
R599 UBY failed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; horn not working, and 9 more.

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