Mazda MX-3
Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,845 cc
R599 VDAMOT history
R599 VDA is a green petrol Mazda MX-3 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,550 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 46,550 mi
- At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 879 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R599 VDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-3
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,845 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R599 VDA was last recorded at 46,550 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 2,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 43,804 miles · 1 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,746 miles
- Average per year
- 879 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 46,550 miles
- 2024 – 43,804 miles
- 2023 – 40,072 miles
- 2022 – 39,765 miles
- 2021 – 39,689 miles
- 2020 – 39,572 miles
- 2019 – 39,392 miles
- 2018 – 38,973 miles
- 2017 – 38,572 miles
- 2016 – 38,241 miles
- 2015 – 37,789 miles
- 2014 – 36,943 miles
- 2013 – 36,364 miles
- 2012 – 35,905 miles
- 2011 – 35,272 miles
- 2009 – 34,651 miles
- 2008 – 33,799 miles
- 2007 – 32,927 miles
- 2006 – 31,272 miles
- 2005 – 29,020 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,550 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,550 miles (+2,746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 46,550 miles
- Test number
- 475171198708
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass43,804 miles (+12)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 43,804 miles
- Test number
- 295215351850
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail43,792 miles (+3,720)7 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,792 miles
- Test number
- 651349533810
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,072 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 40,072 miles
- Test number
- 767799684634
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail40,052 miles (+287)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,052 miles
- Test number
- 400627658769
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail39,765 miles (+76)2 dangerous6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,765 miles
- Test number
- 633930452089
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass39,689 miles (+117)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 39,689 miles
- Test number
- 613646248954
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front and nearside front inner wings are corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front foglight lens is damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass39,572 miles (+180)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 39,572 miles
- Test number
- 789689099450
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Insecure.. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s & o/s/f inner wings corroded.
Pass39,392 miles (+419)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 39,392 miles
- Test number
- 938607249383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,973 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 38,973 miles
- Test number
- 588125109034
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail38,973 miles (+401)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,973 miles
- Test number
- 737247864026
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass38,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 38,572 miles
- Test number
- 544504901930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,572 miles (+331)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,572 miles
- Test number
- 319302269072
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass38,241 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 38,241 miles
- Test number
- 472554634499
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail38,241 miles (+452)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,241 miles
- Test number
- 675574105936
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass37,789 miles (+846)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 37,789 miles
- Test number
- 368931575056
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass36,943 miles (+579)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 36,943 miles
- Test number
- 338513274079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,364 miles (+459)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 36,364 miles
- Test number
- 847504073053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,905 miles (+5)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 35,905 miles
- Test number
- 917518362026
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteO/s front seat belt retracts poorly
Fail35,900 miles (+628)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,900 miles
- Test number
- 876956962026
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteO/s front seat belt retracts poorly
Pass35,272 miles (+621)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 35,272 miles
- Test number
- 795114261008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteN/s & o/s/r hubs corroded
Pass34,651 miles (+852)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 34,651 miles
- Test number
- 393794499270
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass33,799 miles (+872)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 33,799 miles
- Test number
- 530134298249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,927 miles (+1,655)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 32,927 miles
- Test number
- 290015097207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,272 miles (+2,252)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,272 miles
- Test number
- 752327136248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 29,020 miles
- Test number
- 582260775202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R599 VDA
- Does R599 VDA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R599 VDA expired on 3 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R599 VDA?
- The MOT on R599 VDA expired on 3 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R599 VDA done?
- R599 VDA was recorded at 46,550 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 879 miles a year.
- Has R599 VDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R599 VDA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on R599 VDA 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 R599 VDA find?
- R599 VDA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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