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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

R847 SCFMOT history

R847 SCF is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,368 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2023.

R847 SCF silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Feb 2024
Mileage
142,368 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R847 SCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R847 SCF was last recorded at 142,368 miles on 13 Feb 2023, 1,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,986 miles · 1 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,382 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 142,368 miles
  • 2022 – 140,986 miles
  • 2021 – 139,696 miles
  • 2020 – 138,441 miles
  • 2019 – 134,500 miles
  • 2018 – 130,432 miles
  • 2017 – 125,811 miles
  • 2016 – 121,707 miles
  • 2015 – 117,808 miles
  • 2014 – 113,103 miles
  • 2013 – 108,134 miles
  • 2012 – 103,036 miles
  • 2011 – 97,912 miles
  • 2010 – 93,821 miles
  • 2009 – 91,226 miles
  • 2008 – 86,138 miles
  • 2007 – 80,228 miles
  • 2006 – 73,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,368 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    262979671115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail142,368 miles (+1,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,368 miles
    Test number
    665418969435
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass140,986 miles (+1,290)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,986 miles
    Test number
    909497337144
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,696 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,696 miles
    Test number
    688245711895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,441 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,441 miles
    Test number
    419835128953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,500 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,500 miles
    Test number
    854637321186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,476 miles (+4,044)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,476 miles
    Test number
    396914298052
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass130,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    772403558319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail130,432 miles (+4,621)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,432 miles
    Test number
    380197232296
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  10. Pass125,811 miles (+4,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    125,811 miles
    Test number
    653071871842
    • AdvisoryFront inner pads low
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treads perished

  11. Pass121,707 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,707 miles
    Test number
    682104795075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,808 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    117,808 miles
    Test number
    956987655110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,103 miles (+4,969)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    113,103 miles
    Test number
    717768954161
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass108,134 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    108,134 miles
    Test number
    785601463178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,602 miles (+4,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,602 miles
    Test number
    866130043108
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass103,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,036 miles
    Test number
    139965632114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,036 miles (+5,124)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,036 miles
    Test number
    439525932132
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass97,912 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,912 miles
    Test number
    709762531125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,821 miles (+2,595)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,821 miles
    Test number
    244552630472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,226 miles (+5,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,226 miles
    Test number
    850434519106
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass86,138 miles (+5,910)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,138 miles
    Test number
    380227478083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,228 miles (+7,050)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,228 miles
    Test number
    882159277034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,178 miles
    Test number
    212596486092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R847 SCF

Does R847 SCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R847 SCF expired on 12 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R847 SCF?
The MOT on R847 SCF expired on 12 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R847 SCF done?
R847 SCF was recorded at 142,368 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2023, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has R847 SCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R847 SCF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on R847 SCF 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 R847 SCF find?
R847 SCF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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