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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,840 cc

N522 HVTMOT history

N522 HVT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

N522 HVT blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
71,829 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N522 HVT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
18 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N522 HVT was last recorded at 71,829 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,675 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,154 miles
Average per year
2,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,829 miles
  • 2025 – 69,675 miles
  • 2024 – 66,857 miles
  • 2021 – 66,627 miles
  • 2020 – 66,198 miles
  • 2019 – 65,152 miles
  • 2017 – 64,346 miles
  • 2016 – 63,517 miles
  • 2015 – 62,204 miles
  • 2014 – 59,880 miles
  • 2013 – 57,687 miles
  • 2012 – 55,863 miles
  • 2011 – 53,601 miles
  • 2010 – 51,785 miles
  • 2009 – 49,709 miles
  • 2008 – 48,045 miles
  • 2007 – 46,466 miles
  • 2006 – 14,522 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,829 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill undersealed
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill undersealed

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,829 miles (+2,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    518930152569
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill undersealed

  2. Pass69,675 miles (+2,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    69,675 miles
    Test number
    325137517486
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroding

  3. Pass66,857 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,857 miles
    Test number
    452042616774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,627 miles (+429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,627 miles
    Test number
    483799211989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake effort low

  5. Pass66,198 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    763603930904
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,191 miles (+1,039)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,191 miles
    Test number
    851144055669
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,152 miles (+806)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,152 miles
    Test number
    826688492210
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,346 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    64,346 miles
    Test number
    730501047900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,517 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    63,517 miles
    Test number
    813615143998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,204 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    62,204 miles
    Test number
    208849755118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,880 miles (+2,193)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,880 miles
    Test number
    215515504101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,687 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    57,687 miles
    Test number
    639181553173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,863 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,863 miles
    Test number
    246480172101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,601 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    53,601 miles
    Test number
    675012671146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,785 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,785 miles
    Test number
    401934050152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,709 miles (+1,664)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,709 miles
    Test number
    271201569155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  17. Pass48,045 miles (+1,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,045 miles
    Test number
    280188048162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,466 miles (+31,944)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,466 miles
    Test number
    234142767413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,522 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    14,522 miles
    Test number
    241942646444
    • NoteRear number plate slightly discoloured

Questions about N522 HVT

Does N522 HVT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N522 HVT is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N522 HVT?
The MOT on N522 HVT is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N522 HVT done?
N522 HVT was recorded at 71,829 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 2,875 miles a year.
Has N522 HVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N522 HVT has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on N522 HVT 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 N522 HVT find?
N522 HVT passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside inner sill undersealed; offside inner sill undersealed.

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