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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

R641 UFCMOT history

R641 UFC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

R641 UFC green 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 24 Jun 2027
Mileage
85,986 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R641 UFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
9 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R641 UFC was last recorded at 85,986 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 1,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,723 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,263 miles
Average per year
2,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,986 miles
  • 2024 – 84,723 miles
  • 2023 – 84,395 miles
  • 2022 – 83,894 miles
  • 2021 – 82,680 miles
  • 2019 – 79,097 miles
  • 2018 – 75,761 miles
  • 2017 – 72,959 miles
  • 2016 – 70,383 miles
  • 2015 – 69,038 miles
  • 2014 – 68,568 miles
  • 2013 – 68,284 miles
  • 2012 – 66,751 miles
  • 2011 – 58,736 miles
  • 2010 – 56,178 miles
  • 2009 – 54,018 miles
  • 2008 – 48,546 miles
  • 2007 – 45,879 miles
  • 2006 – 44,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,986 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe under clip

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass85,986 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    85,986 miles
    Test number
    849556587809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,723 miles (+328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    84,723 miles
    Test number
    590952162414
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Kat Joint Area (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass84,395 miles (+501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    245926642323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,894 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,894 miles
    Test number
    699365830179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,680 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,680 miles
    Test number
    525341722797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,643 miles (+3,546)6 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    868009966112
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented for MOT test with suspension bolts loose/insecure

  7. Pass79,097 miles (+3,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,097 miles
    Test number
    917897470019
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass75,761 miles (+104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,761 miles
    Test number
    101688056421
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe under clip (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail75,657 miles (+2,698)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,657 miles
    Test number
    470594000669
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe under clip (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass72,959 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,959 miles
    Test number
    578517285093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail72,846 miles (+2,463)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,846 miles
    Test number
    511922305181
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass70,383 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,383 miles
    Test number
    450754333927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySidewalls starting to crack on both front tyres

  13. Pass69,038 miles (+470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,038 miles
    Test number
    568307439300
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both rear inner wheel arches

  14. Pass68,568 miles (+284)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,568 miles
    Test number
    999468664256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,284 miles (+1,533)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    68,284 miles
    Test number
    665929163250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,751 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,751 miles
    Test number
    445264162260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,736 miles (+2,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    448826261245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass56,178 miles (+2,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    624123960203
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass54,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    54,018 miles
    Test number
    400015269214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,018 miles (+5,472)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,018 miles
    Test number
    280995269224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass48,546 miles (+2,667)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,546 miles
    Test number
    404792168210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brakes noisey, will require rear wheels to be removed for investigation

  22. Pass45,879 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    45,879 miles
    Test number
    540455157295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,382 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    44,382 miles
    Test number
    994792576253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,376 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,376 miles
    Test number
    871084066288
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about R641 UFC

Does R641 UFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R641 UFC is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R641 UFC?
The MOT on R641 UFC is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R641 UFC done?
R641 UFC was recorded at 85,986 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 2,106 miles a year.
Has R641 UFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R641 UFC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on R641 UFC 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 R641 UFC find?
R641 UFC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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