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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

R71 NDCMOT history

R71 NDC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2022.

R71 NDC green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Apr 2023
Mileage
93,429 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 NDC
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
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 NDC was last recorded at 93,429 miles on 23 Apr 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,429 miles · 3 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 93,429 miles
  • 2021 – 93,429 miles
  • 2019 – 93,353 miles
  • 2018 – 93,041 miles
  • 2017 – 92,780 miles
  • 2016 – 92,655 miles
  • 2015 – 92,291 miles
  • 2014 – 91,851 miles
  • 2013 – 91,256 miles
  • 2012 – 89,807 miles
  • 2009 – 89,678 miles
  • 2008 – 88,480 miles
  • 2007 – 87,429 miles
  • 2006 – 85,776 miles
  • 2005 – 85,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,429 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,429 miles
    Test number
    847260306189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,429 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,429 miles
    Test number
    909166708224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,353 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    93,353 miles
    Test number
    938630701979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,041 miles (+261)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,041 miles
    Test number
    482629128792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    454343842269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail92,780 miles (+125)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,780 miles
    Test number
    917111282419
    • FailureRear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  7. Pass92,655 miles (+364)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,655 miles
    Test number
    457907862893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,291 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    249872885465
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass92,291 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    689802785179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,851 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,851 miles
    Test number
    919543484166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,256 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,256 miles
    Test number
    846028073183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,807 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    905017042109
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail89,807 miles (+129)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    907057042116
    • Repaired at testAn item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass89,678 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    89,678 miles
    Test number
    570693569181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail89,642 miles (+1,162)12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,642 miles
    Test number
    121249129124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass88,480 miles (+1,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    174447588433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass87,429 miles (+1,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    87,429 miles
    Test number
    794150107103
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass85,776 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    85,776 miles
    Test number
    550977516102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    162484265123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,401 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,401 miles
    Test number
    332291165169
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about R71 NDC

Does R71 NDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R71 NDC expired on 22 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R71 NDC?
The MOT on R71 NDC expired on 22 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R71 NDC done?
R71 NDC was recorded at 93,429 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2022, an average of 476 miles a year.
Has R71 NDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 NDC has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on R71 NDC 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 R71 NDC find?
R71 NDC passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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