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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

P199 CBVMOT history

P199 CBV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,869 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2025.

P199 CBV green 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 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
102,869 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P199 CBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P199 CBV was last recorded at 102,869 miles on 22 Aug 2025, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2023: 102,386 miles, lower than 106,060 miles on 24 May 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,632 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
2,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,869 miles
  • 2024 – 102,632 miles
  • 2023 – 102,386 miles
  • 2022 – 101,918 miles
  • 2021 – 98,130 miles
  • 2020 – 88,242 miles
  • 2019 – 86,823 miles
  • 2018 – 85,882 miles
  • 2017 – 79,064 miles
  • 2016 – 70,539 miles
  • 2015 – 60,810 miles
  • 2010 – 58,330 miles
  • 2009 – 56,384 miles
  • 2008 – 54,247 miles
  • 2007 – 52,416 miles
  • 2006 – 51,261 miles
  • 2005 – 47,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,869 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14/82H (4.1.E.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,869 miles (+237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    102,869 miles
    Test number
    431461198027
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,632 miles (+246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,632 miles
    Test number
    433452814484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

  3. Pass102,386 miles (-3,674)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    102,386 miles
    Test number
    587259439554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,060 miles (+4,142)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,060 miles
    Test number
    213446175074
    • MajorFront Headlamp incorrect colour Both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass101,918 miles (+3,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    322442213212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass98,130 miles (+9,888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    98,130 miles
    Test number
    872781668584
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass88,242 miles (+1,419)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    735296939843
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,823 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,823 miles
    Test number
    713843501666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,882 miles (+6,818)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    923312300058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,064 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    994676692325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14/82H (4.1.E.2b)

  11. Fail78,956 miles (+8,417)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,956 miles
    Test number
    620542951945
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14/82H (4.1.E.2b)

  12. Pass70,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    539676122111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail70,539 miles (+9,729)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    644357816615
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass60,810 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,810 miles
    Test number
    468632545070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,330 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,330 miles
    Test number
    334852310108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,384 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,384 miles
    Test number
    604946709131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    501446108117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail54,247 miles (+1,831)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,247 miles
    Test number
    250836108157
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass52,416 miles (+1,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    52,416 miles
    Test number
    262387607131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass51,261 miles (+3,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    51,261 miles
    Test number
    751786136132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2006
    Odometer
    47,444 miles
    Test number
    253207035450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P199 CBV

Does P199 CBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P199 CBV expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P199 CBV?
The MOT on P199 CBV expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P199 CBV done?
P199 CBV was recorded at 102,869 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2025, an average of 2,735 miles a year.
Has P199 CBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P199 CBV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2023.
Has the mileage on P199 CBV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P199 CBV find?
P199 CBV passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill; offside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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