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Mazda B Series

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V14 ACTMOT history

V14 ACT is a silver diesel Mazda B Series first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Aug 2026
Mileage
148,579 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 ACT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 ACT was last recorded at 148,579 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,968 miles · 6 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,579 miles
  • 2024 – 147,968 miles
  • 2023 – 145,906 miles
  • 2021 – 144,432 miles
  • 2019 – 142,001 miles
  • 2018 – 134,977 miles
  • 2017 – 129,586 miles
  • 2016 – 123,373 miles
  • 2014 – 123,305 miles
  • 2011 – 123,278 miles
  • 2010 – 119,872 miles
  • 2009 – 107,056 miles
  • 2008 – 92,913 miles
  • 2006 – 87,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,579 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Upper Exhaust mounting defective mounts poor x2 (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs x 2 / spare wheel carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear floor of butt rusty

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,579 miles (+611)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,579 miles
    Test number
    532451507349
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Exhaust mounting defective mounts poor x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis legs x 2 / spare wheel carrier (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear floor of butt rusty

  2. Pass147,968 miles (+2,062)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,968 miles
    Test number
    546964268853
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rusty / suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,906 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    145,906 miles
    Test number
    131407019626
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the lsv (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail145,906 miles (+1,474)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,906 miles
    Test number
    172543335630
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to the lsv (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass144,432 miles (+2,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,432 miles
    Test number
    512987613365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light cluster cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of surface corrosion

  6. Pass142,001 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,001 miles
    Test number
    247386068622
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,001 miles (+7,024)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,001 miles
    Test number
    206368914137
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,977 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    545215480686
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,977 miles (+5,391)2 dangerous2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,977 miles
    Test number
    768262799749
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass129,586 miles (+6,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    336127833817
    • AdvisoryFront oil leaks
    • AdvisoryLower exhaust rusty

  11. Pass123,373 miles (+68)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    123,373 miles
    Test number
    203912682829
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass123,305 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,305 miles
    Test number
    129932124087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass123,278 miles (+3,406)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,278 miles
    Test number
    579398621204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  14. Pass119,872 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,872 miles
    Test number
    503542300192
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail119,866 miles (+12,810)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,866 miles
    Test number
    881545870068
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOuter Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass107,056 miles (+14,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,056 miles
    Test number
    104556679070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass92,913 miles (+5,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    173088158414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass87,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    87,788 miles
    Test number
    254030306300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V14 ACT

Does V14 ACT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V14 ACT expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V14 ACT?
The MOT on V14 ACT expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V14 ACT done?
V14 ACT was recorded at 148,579 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has V14 ACT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 ACT has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on V14 ACT 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 V14 ACT find?
V14 ACT passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 8 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes; nearside rear upper exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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