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Mazda 121

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,297 cc

S73 RAVMOT history

S73 RAV is a red petrol Mazda 121 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2024
Mileage
75,497 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S73 RAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
121
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,297 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S73 RAV was last recorded at 75,497 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,725 miles · 21 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
772 miles
Average per year
1,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 75,497 miles
  • 2022 – 74,725 miles
  • 2021 – 73,612 miles
  • 2020 – 72,779 miles
  • 2019 – 71,336 miles
  • 2018 – 69,544 miles
  • 2017 – 67,741 miles
  • 2016 – 65,884 miles
  • 2015 – 63,727 miles
  • 2014 – 62,047 miles
  • 2013 – 60,105 miles
  • 2012 – 58,190 miles
  • 2011 – 55,493 miles
  • 2010 – 53,111 miles
  • 2009 – 50,695 miles
  • 2008 – 47,190 miles
  • 2007 – 45,768 miles
  • 2006 – 42,785 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,497 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,497 miles (+772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    668122939901
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass74,725 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    933005991843
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,725 miles (+1,113)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,725 miles
    Test number
    265578867077
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,612 miles (+833)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    73,612 miles
    Test number
    389573331053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass72,779 miles (+1,443)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    72,779 miles
    Test number
    442282688424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  6. Pass71,336 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,336 miles
    Test number
    799077848993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass69,544 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,544 miles
    Test number
    767721672805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,543 miles (+1,802)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,543 miles
    Test number
    592314183259
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass67,741 miles (+1,857)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,741 miles
    Test number
    633139045246
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion on under side
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass65,884 miles (+2,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    65,884 miles
    Test number
    217227317624
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills are corroded at rear but not considered axesive
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rear wishbone bush has movement but not considered exesive
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wishbone bush has movement but not consiered exesive

  11. Pass63,727 miles (+1,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,727 miles
    Test number
    287734995141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass62,047 miles (+1,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    967175494107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass60,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    225532893159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail60,105 miles (+1,915)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,105 miles
    Test number
    868622393155
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass58,190 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,190 miles
    Test number
    267536802243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass55,493 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,493 miles
    Test number
    278497381470
    • NoteBoth rear shocks have slight movement at the top mounts
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  17. Fail55,493 miles (+2,382)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,493 miles
    Test number
    888317181195
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear shocks have slight movement at the top mounts
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn inner edge

  18. Pass53,111 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    473592900216
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing close to limit inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteVarious brake hose ferrules corroding
    • NoteVarious brake hoses deteriating

  19. Fail53,111 miles (+2,416)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,111 miles
    Test number
    364042100237
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing close to limit inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r brake pipe corroded
    • NoteVarious brake hose ferrules corroding
    • NoteVarious brake hoses deteriating

  20. Pass50,695 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,695 miles
    Test number
    730361909262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail50,694 miles (+3,504)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,694 miles
    Test number
    463831609268
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass47,190 miles (+1,422)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,190 miles
    Test number
    934253588173
    • NoteFront and rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteFront discs slightly poor
    • NoteMiddle section of exhausht starting to deteriate

  23. Pass45,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,768 miles
    Test number
    242233697181
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail45,768 miles (+2,983)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,768 miles
    Test number
    250523797132
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass42,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    240712816212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S73 RAV

Does S73 RAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S73 RAV expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S73 RAV?
The MOT on S73 RAV expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S73 RAV done?
S73 RAV was recorded at 75,497 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 1,922 miles a year.
Has S73 RAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S73 RAV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S73 RAV 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 S73 RAV find?
S73 RAV passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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