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Mazda 2

Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,496 cc

2040 VRMOT history

2040 VR is a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 31 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 66,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

2040 VR grey Mazda 2 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
66,387 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2040 VR
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
2
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2040 VR was last recorded at 66,387 miles on 12 May 2026, 10,100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,287 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10,100 miles
Average per year
8,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,387 miles
  • 2025 – 56,287 miles
  • 2024 – 50,441 miles
  • 2023 – 45,709 miles
  • 2022 – 34,368 miles
  • 2021 – 24,328 miles
  • 2020 – 18,153 miles
  • 2019 – 14,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,387 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 6 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,387 miles (+10,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,387 miles
    Test number
    286187512242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass56,287 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    808924291223
    • 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))
  3. Fail56,287 miles (+5,846)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    142254940029
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass50,441 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    50,441 miles
    Test number
    438773528852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,709 miles (+11,341)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    45,709 miles
    Test number
    835981669933
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly worn outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both front coil springs
  6. Pass34,368 miles (+10,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,368 miles
    Test number
    884358535881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass24,328 miles (+6,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    931043965888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,153 miles (+4,119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    18,153 miles
    Test number
    652183380772
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are slightly age cracked
    • AdvisoryEngine cover is fitted obscuring some topside components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays are fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass14,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    14,034 miles
    Test number
    529884237037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2040 VR

What vehicle is registration 2040 VR currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2040 VR on a grey petrol Mazda 2 first used on 31 May 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2040 VR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2040 VR is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2040 VR?
The MOT on 2040 VR is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2040 VR done?
2040 VR was recorded at 66,387 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 8,140 miles a year.
Has 2040 VR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2040 VR has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on 2040 VR 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 2040 VR find?
2040 VR passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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