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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

V16 ENGMOT history

V16 ENG is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 28,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

V16 ENG green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
28,238 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 ENG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 ENG was last recorded at 28,238 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 1,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,223 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,015 miles
Average per year
1,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,238 miles
  • 2025 – 27,223 miles
  • 2024 – 25,681 miles
  • 2023 – 24,526 miles
  • 2022 – 22,006 miles
  • 2020 – 19,779 miles
  • 2019 – 18,565 miles
  • 2018 – 16,378 miles
  • 2017 – 15,811 miles
  • 2016 – 14,737 miles
  • 2015 – 13,562 miles
  • 2014 – 12,394 miles
  • 2013 – 10,939 miles
  • 2012 – 9,868 miles
  • 2011 – 7,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,238 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,238 miles (+1,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    28,238 miles
    Test number
    301642081269
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass27,223 miles (+1,542)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    27,223 miles
    Test number
    656944518552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,681 miles (+1,155)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    25,681 miles
    Test number
    837464410023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,526 miles (+2,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    24,526 miles
    Test number
    591313915555
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass22,006 miles (+2,227)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    22,006 miles
    Test number
    843058569220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass19,779 miles (+1,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    19,779 miles
    Test number
    386046177697
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass18,565 miles (+2,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    18,565 miles
    Test number
    479633490425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass16,378 miles (+567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    16,378 miles
    Test number
    777268138911
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres deteriorated side walls and in tread

  9. Pass15,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    15,811 miles
    Test number
    227303742529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail15,811 miles (+1,074)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,811 miles
    Test number
    605468318502
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass14,737 miles (+234)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    14,737 miles
    Test number
    644404973331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,503 miles (+941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    14,503 miles
    Test number
    935854546672
    • AdvisoryNail in Offside front tyre ( Low on Pressure )

  13. Pass13,562 miles (+1,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    13,562 miles
    Test number
    138718875433
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass12,394 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,394 miles
    Test number
    138579174069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,939 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,939 miles
    Test number
    628861183018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,868 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,868 miles
    Test number
    729609682045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,467 miles
    Test number
    359668981072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail7,467 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,467 miles
    Test number
    487688481019
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about V16 ENG

Does V16 ENG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 ENG is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 ENG?
The MOT on V16 ENG is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 ENG done?
V16 ENG was recorded at 28,238 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 1,357 miles a year.
Has V16 ENG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 ENG has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2017.
Has the mileage on V16 ENG 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 V16 ENG find?
V16 ENG passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four.

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