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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

V14 MDRMOT history

V14 MDR is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 61,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

V14 MDR grey 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,007 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V14 MDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
11 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V14 MDR was last recorded at 61,007 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 8,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,492 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,515 miles
Average per year
4,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,007 miles
  • 2025 – 52,492 miles
  • 2024 – 42,810 miles
  • 2023 – 34,202 miles
  • 2022 – 27,337 miles
  • 2021 – 26,258 miles
  • 2020 – 25,966 miles
  • 2019 – 25,098 miles
  • 2018 – 22,933 miles
  • 2017 – 18,983 miles
  • 2016 – 14,014 miles
  • 2015 – 8,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,007 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,007 miles (+8,515)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,007 miles
    Test number
    890424777691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,492 miles (+9,682)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    52,492 miles
    Test number
    730911091023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,810 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,810 miles
    Test number
    572755082764
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail42,808 miles (+8,606)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    524005858333
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass34,202 miles (+6,865)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,202 miles
    Test number
    895257857983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  6. Pass27,337 miles (+1,079)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    27,337 miles
    Test number
    630928992389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,258 miles (+292)24 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    308188331184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded
  8. Pass25,966 miles (+868)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,966 miles
    Test number
    793386579180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass25,098 miles (+2,165)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    868456413368
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components slightly corroded
  10. Pass22,933 miles (+3,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,933 miles
    Test number
    636706902234
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has metal in tyre
  11. Pass18,983 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    18,983 miles
    Test number
    559591123824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,014 miles (+5,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,014 miles
    Test number
    385864640653
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass8,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    8,906 miles
    Test number
    108583422065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V14 MDR

Does V14 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 MDR is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V14 MDR?
The MOT on V14 MDR is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V14 MDR done?
V14 MDR was recorded at 61,007 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,757 miles a year.
Has V14 MDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V14 MDR has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V14 MDR 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 MDR find?
V14 MDR passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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