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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V18 PAMMOT history

V18 PAM is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 32,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

V18 PAM gold 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 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
32,041 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 PAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 PAM was last recorded at 32,041 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 1,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,414 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,627 miles
Average per year
980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,041 miles
  • 2025 – 30,414 miles
  • 2024 – 28,434 miles
  • 2023 – 27,967 miles
  • 2021 – 27,844 miles
  • 2020 – 27,602 miles
  • 2019 – 25,989 miles
  • 2018 – 24,538 miles
  • 2017 – 24,076 miles
  • 2016 – 23,669 miles
  • 2015 – 22,897 miles
  • 2013 – 21,662 miles
  • 2012 – 20,565 miles
  • 2011 – 19,105 miles
  • 2010 – 17,989 miles
  • 2009 – 17,222 miles
  • 2008 – 16,618 miles
  • 2007 – 15,218 miles
  • 2006 – 13,248 miles
  • 2005 – 11,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,041 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,041 miles (+1,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    32,041 miles
    Test number
    496320518626
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORRODED

  2. Pass30,414 miles (+1,980)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    30,414 miles
    Test number
    497499370824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  3. Pass28,434 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    28,434 miles
    Test number
    489404754212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  4. Fail28,431 miles (+464)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,431 miles
    Test number
    741383549589
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  5. Pass27,967 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    27,967 miles
    Test number
    732534426183
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail27,964 miles (+2)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,964 miles
    Test number
    693534959412
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail27,962 miles (+118)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,962 miles
    Test number
    505193587023
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass27,844 miles (+242)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    27,844 miles
    Test number
    827724514211
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded

  9. Pass27,602 miles (+1,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,602 miles
    Test number
    751814269362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass25,989 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    25,989 miles
    Test number
    197987074350
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryLower Body corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail25,989 miles (+1,451)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,989 miles
    Test number
    758325634702
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel
    • AdvisoryLower Body corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass24,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    24,538 miles
    Test number
    577786149729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail24,538 miles (+462)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,538 miles
    Test number
    584598644856
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass24,076 miles (+407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    24,076 miles
    Test number
    960636553911
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryLots of surface rust under cehicle

  15. Pass23,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,669 miles
    Test number
    612714477236
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are splitting but no cords showing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  16. Fail23,669 miles (+772)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,669 miles
    Test number
    624741397524
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are splitting but no cords showing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  17. Pass22,897 miles (+1,235)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    22,897 miles
    Test number
    159342725420
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass21,662 miles (+1,097)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,662 miles
    Test number
    405549333316
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass20,565 miles (+1,460)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    20,565 miles
    Test number
    548338832314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,105 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    19,105 miles
    Test number
    347311441378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,989 miles (+767)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    17,989 miles
    Test number
    494243330396
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass17,222 miles (+604)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,222 miles
    Test number
    840593319323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,618 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,618 miles
    Test number
    440747218485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    15,218 miles
    Test number
    823669207377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,218 miles (+1,970)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,218 miles
    Test number
    494119707321
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass13,248 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,248 miles
    Test number
    153046906316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    11,688 miles
    Test number
    554906075274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 PAM

Does V18 PAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 PAM is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 PAM?
The MOT on V18 PAM is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 PAM done?
V18 PAM was recorded at 32,041 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 980 miles a year.
Has V18 PAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 PAM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V18 PAM 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 V18 PAM find?
V18 PAM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; under body corroded.

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