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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

V31 RWNMOT history

V31 RWN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 83,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

V31 RWN blue 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 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
83,347 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 RWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 RWN was last recorded at 83,347 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 5,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,460 miles · 25 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
5,887 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,347 miles
  • 2022 – 77,460 miles
  • 2018 – 70,817 miles
  • 2017 – 63,674 miles
  • 2016 – 56,474 miles
  • 2015 – 50,970 miles
  • 2014 – 45,819 miles
  • 2012 – 43,080 miles
  • 2011 – 41,950 miles
  • 2010 – 40,249 miles
  • 2009 – 34,594 miles
  • 2008 – 30,837 miles
  • 2006 – 22,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,347 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross pipe - n/s rear to o/s tee-junction (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More than 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear all suspension components heavily corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,347 miles (+5,887)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    83,347 miles
    Test number
    109957481189
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross pipe - n/s rear to o/s tee-junction (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin More than 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass77,460 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    613461592935
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever travel is high.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components heavily corroded.

  3. Fail77,459 miles (+6,642)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,459 miles
    Test number
    540485336570
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear all suspension components heavily corroded.

  4. Pass70,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    963809051038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail70,817 miles (+7,143)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,817 miles
    Test number
    460136740333
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,674 miles
    Test number
    387991835654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail63,674 miles (+7,200)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,674 miles
    Test number
    986524660743
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass56,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    129245083114
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  9. Fail56,474 miles (+5,504)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    780789187751
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  10. Pass50,970 miles (+5,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,970 miles
    Test number
    866048665160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass45,819 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    375831074176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail45,796 miles (+2,716)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,796 miles
    Test number
    285194364431
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres heavily cracking (advise require replacement soon)
    • NoteVarious suspension balljoint protective rubber boots perishing

  13. Pass43,080 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,080 miles
    Test number
    875001092167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail43,070 miles (+1,120)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    727376982148
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall perished

  15. Pass41,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,950 miles
    Test number
    399291761081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail41,950 miles (+1,701)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,950 miles
    Test number
    306040961014
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass40,249 miles (+5,655)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    981451760151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres side walls starting to perish and crack
    • NoteFront discs inner faces starting to corrode

  18. Pass34,594 miles (+3,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,594 miles
    Test number
    713313389132
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass30,837 miles (+8,415)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,837 miles
    Test number
    150105018076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    22,422 miles
    Test number
    914576546102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 RWN

Does V31 RWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 RWN expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 RWN?
The MOT on V31 RWN expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 RWN done?
V31 RWN was recorded at 83,347 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has V31 RWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 RWN has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V31 RWN 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 V31 RWN find?
V31 RWN passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross pipe - n/s rear to o/s tee-junction; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm, and 2 more.

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