Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc
J471 HMVMOT history
J471 HMV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 221,328 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 221,328 km
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,273 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J471 HMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 20 Apr 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
J471 HMV was last recorded at 221,328 km on 19 Dec 2025, 11,151 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 210,177 km · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,151 km
- Average per year
- 2,273 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 221,328 km
- 2024 – 210,177 km
- 2023 – 191,393 km
- 2022 – 180,979 km
- 2021 – 172,401 km
- 2020 – 165,499 km
- 2019 – 154,059 km
- 2018 – 145,784 km
- 2014 – 123,795 km
- 2012 – 112,140 km
- 2009 – 197,735 km
- 2006 – 176,682 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,328 km
- AdvisoryNearside wing arches and sill corroded
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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Exhaust blowing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front wing corroded away
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside front outer sill corroded (not a prescribed area)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,328 km (+11,151)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 221,328 km
- Test number
- 979242926699
- AdvisoryNearside wing arches and sill corroded
Pass210,177 km (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 210,177 km
- Test number
- 869378811735
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail210,156 km (+18,763)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,156 km
- Test number
- 307528658459
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass191,393 km (+26)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 191,393 km
- Test number
- 207507290778
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded away
- AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded (not a prescribed area)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front floors corroded (not within prescribed area)
Fail191,367 km (+10,388)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,367 km
- Test number
- 162848700420
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded away
- AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded (not a prescribed area)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front floors corroded (not within prescribed area)
Pass180,979 km (+8,578)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 180,979 km
- Test number
- 720978553460
- 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))
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to vehicle structure,
Pass172,401 km (+39)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 172,401 km
- Test number
- 669492100984
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sils (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,362 km (+6,863)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,362 km
- Test number
- 364469251837
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch starting to corrode
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFixed position bucket seats
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass165,499 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 165,499 km
- Test number
- 274481810076
- AdvisoryAdvise front wings have corrosion.
Fail165,499 miles2 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,499 miles
- Test number
- 330560268816
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAdvise front wings have corrosion.
Pass154,059 km (+8,275)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 154,059 km
- Test number
- 977496362308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,784 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 145,784 km
- Test number
- 463733445928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,379 miles (+6,657)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 139,379 miles
- Test number
- 368052458342
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass132,722 miles (+4,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 132,722 miles
- Test number
- 989116702803
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass127,731 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 127,731 miles
- Test number
- 364802818565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,731 miles (+42)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,731 miles
- Test number
- 313128315881
- FailureCentre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Fail127,689 miles4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,689 miles
- Test number
- 199288085163
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHeadlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,795 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 123,795 km
- Test number
- 338171484113
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass118,166 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 118,166 miles
- Test number
- 267604083439
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass112,140 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 112,140 km
- Test number
- 408665982152
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass109,527 miles (+3,040)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 109,527 miles
- Test number
- 565360281161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,487 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 106,487 miles
- Test number
- 521941960180
- NoteN/s and o/s sills corroded
Pass197,735 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 197,735 km
- Test number
- 941539039159
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail197,680 km5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,680 km
- Test number
- 434419739192
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass190,884 miles (+6,060)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 190,884 miles
- Test number
- 453895638197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass184,824 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 184,824 miles
- Test number
- 404349527138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass176,682 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 176,682 km
- Test number
- 484258016196
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about J471 HMV
- Does J471 HMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J471 HMV is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on J471 HMV?
- The MOT on J471 HMV is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J471 HMV done?
- J471 HMV was recorded at 221,328 km at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 2,273 km a year.
- Has J471 HMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J471 HMV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on J471 HMV 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 J471 HMV find?
- J471 HMV passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside wing arches and sill corroded.
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