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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

R765 AVRMOT history

R765 AVR is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

R765 AVR 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 Sept 2026
Mileage
83,516 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R765 AVR
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
30 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

R765 AVR was last recorded at 83,516 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 3,913 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,603 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,913 miles
Average per year
2,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,516 miles
  • 2025 – 79,603 miles
  • 2024 – 77,547 miles
  • 2023 – 75,948 miles
  • 2022 – 74,024 miles
  • 2021 – 73,034 miles
  • 2020 – 72,621 miles
  • 2019 – 71,904 miles
  • 2018 – 70,173 miles
  • 2017 – 66,391 miles
  • 2016 – 61,784 miles
  • 2015 – 60,222 miles
  • 2014 – 58,139 miles
  • 2013 – 55,028 miles
  • 2012 – 52,055 miles
  • 2010 – 48,941 miles
  • 2009 – 46,659 miles
  • 2008 – 38,562 miles
  • 2007 – 35,822 miles
  • 2006 – 31,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,516 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front and rear top and bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front and rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,516 miles (+3,913)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,516 miles
    Test number
    388828753949
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,603 miles (+2,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    79,603 miles
    Test number
    415748808935
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass77,547 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    970617744636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arm corroded

  4. Fail77,547 miles (+1,599)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    183199992692
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arm corroded

  5. Pass75,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    657666262037
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front and rear top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail75,948 miles (+1,924)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    278196999750
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front and rear top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,024 miles (+990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,024 miles
    Test number
    224132627072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,034 miles (+413)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    425095390090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLittle resurve on handbrake

  9. Pass72,621 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    706546875017
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail72,621 miles (+717)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    568473618589
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass71,904 miles (+1,731)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,904 miles
    Test number
    289858859246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  12. Pass70,173 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    389382343645
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  13. Fail70,169 miles (+3,778)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,169 miles
    Test number
    764129007635
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded

  14. Pass66,391 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,391 miles
    Test number
    926662555242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,389 miles (+4,605)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,389 miles
    Test number
    835012067635
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass61,784 miles (+1,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,784 miles
    Test number
    287424036293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass60,222 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    457387005120
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Fail60,222 miles (+2,083)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    139266505139
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass58,139 miles (+3,111)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    286251894085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    215652603459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,028 miles (+2,973)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,028 miles
    Test number
    129924383087
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass52,055 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,055 miles
    Test number
    966370992056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass48,941 miles (+2,282)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,941 miles
    Test number
    311600070480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,659 miles (+8,097)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,659 miles
    Test number
    713018069223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,562 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    842620488231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,822 miles (+3,977)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    35,822 miles
    Test number
    341117337134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,845 miles
    Test number
    172518336141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R765 AVR

Does R765 AVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R765 AVR expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R765 AVR?
The MOT on R765 AVR expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R765 AVR done?
R765 AVR was recorded at 83,516 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,531 miles a year.
Has R765 AVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R765 AVR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R765 AVR 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 R765 AVR find?
R765 AVR failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; offside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 4 more.

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