Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc
R963 MFLMOT history
R963 MFL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 122,987 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 122,987 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 22 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,625 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R963 MFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 15 May 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R963 MFL was last recorded at 122,987 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 7,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 115,535 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,452 miles
- Average per year
- 4,625 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,987 miles
- 2025 – 115,535 miles
- 2024 – 108,841 miles
- 2023 – 103,640 miles
- 2022 – 101,704 miles
- 2021 – 98,434 miles
- 2020 – 94,908 miles
- 2019 – 88,465 miles
- 2018 – 80,974 miles
- 2017 – 76,130 miles
- 2016 – 71,611 miles
- 2015 – 69,825 miles
- 2014 – 68,615 miles
- 2013 – 67,515 miles
- 2012 – 63,973 miles
- 2011 – 61,880 miles
- 2010 – 58,826 miles
- 2009 – 54,267 miles
- 2008 – 45,901 miles
- 2007 – 36,344 miles
- 2006 – 31,801 miles
- 2005 – 25,797 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,987 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory9 MOTs, 2011–2017
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear tyres starting to perrish
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,987 miles (+7,452)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 122,987 miles
- Test number
- 367793362741
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass115,535 miles (+6,694)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 115,535 miles
- Test number
- 291249347195
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,841 miles (+5,201)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 108,841 miles
- Test number
- 574084376479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,640 miles (+1,936)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 103,640 miles
- Test number
- 177854546722
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass101,704 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 101,704 miles
- Test number
- 778076496877
- AdvisoryRear rear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Fail101,692 miles (+3,258)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,692 miles
- Test number
- 788631603992
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle
Pass98,434 miles (+3,526)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 98,434 miles
- Test number
- 284997478013
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded.
- AdvisoryRear differential bushes worn.
Pass94,908 miles (+6,443)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 94,908 miles
- Test number
- 336857095181
- AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner and outer sills rusty
Pass88,465 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 88,465 miles
- Test number
- 172408063470
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail88,463 miles (+7,489)1 dangerous1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,463 miles
- Test number
- 870281225364
- DangerousNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass80,974 miles (+4,844)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,974 miles
- Test number
- 632656343640
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading towards flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryScreenwash bottle bracket broken
Pass76,130 miles (+4,519)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,130 miles
- Test number
- 347004618409
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R,N/S/R,N/S/F and all tyres starting to perish in tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen washer bottle bracket rusty
Pass71,611 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 71,611 miles
- Test number
- 828403829828
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perrish
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail71,604 miles (+1,779)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,604 miles
- Test number
- 558375926460
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded off steering rack (2.3.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty on inner and outer face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear tyres starting to perrish
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass69,825 miles (+1,210)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 69,825 miles
- Test number
- 407501095184
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,615 miles (+1,100)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 68,615 miles
- Test number
- 799760494195
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass67,515 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 67,515 miles
- Test number
- 518175383159
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass63,973 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,973 miles
- Test number
- 699211392187
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail63,973 miles (+2,093)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,973 miles
- Test number
- 655862882152
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,880 miles (+3,054)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 61,880 miles
- Test number
- 718089571178
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass58,826 miles (+4,559)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 58,826 miles
- Test number
- 680520780136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,267 miles (+8,366)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 54,267 miles
- Test number
- 763056469116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,901 miles (+9,557)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 45,901 miles
- Test number
- 234270378183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,344 miles (+4,543)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 36,344 miles
- Test number
- 360570477108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,801 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 31,801 miles
- Test number
- 402447526253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,797 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 25,797 miles
- Test number
- 492444715228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R963 MFL
- Does R963 MFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R963 MFL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R963 MFL?
- The MOT on R963 MFL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R963 MFL done?
- R963 MFL was recorded at 122,987 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
- Has R963 MFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R963 MFL has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on R963 MFL 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 R963 MFL find?
- R963 MFL passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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