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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

V1 BGRMOT history

V1 BGR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 95,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

V1 BGR red 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 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
95,616 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 BGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 BGR was last recorded at 95,616 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 10,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,440 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,176 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,616 miles
  • 2025 – 85,440 miles
  • 2024 – 73,347 miles
  • 2023 – 62,071 miles
  • 2022 – 61,235 miles
  • 2021 – 60,301 miles
  • 2020 – 59,677 miles
  • 2019 – 59,317 miles
  • 2018 – 58,555 miles
  • 2017 – 57,814 miles
  • 2016 – 56,852 miles
  • 2015 – 56,199 miles
  • 2014 – 51,435 miles
  • 2013 – 44,141 miles
  • 2012 – 38,671 miles
  • 2011 – 31,986 miles
  • 2010 – 26,551 miles
  • 2009 – 21,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,616 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,616 miles (+10,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    95,616 miles
    Test number
    325084728272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass85,440 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    85,440 miles
    Test number
    207925677009
    • 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))
  3. Fail85,440 miles (+12,093)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,440 miles
    Test number
    652219593499
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • 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))
  4. Pass73,347 miles (+11,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,347 miles
    Test number
    984116546172
    • 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))
  5. Pass62,071 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,071 miles
    Test number
    584087100076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,235 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    375141136676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Fail61,233 miles (+932)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,233 miles
    Test number
    139770496699
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  8. Pass60,301 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    398431221025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,677 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,677 miles
    Test number
    170377106431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    813087200014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Fail59,317 miles (+762)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,317 miles
    Test number
    926586761057
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/45/17-V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass58,555 miles (+741)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    598737596845
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking on outer edges
  13. Pass57,814 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    57,814 miles
    Test number
    666241238354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,852 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    56,852 miles
    Test number
    461735177850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,199 miles (+4,764)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,199 miles
    Test number
    894109960561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,435 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,435 miles
    Test number
    347072884269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,141 miles (+5,470)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,141 miles
    Test number
    177636273275
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass38,671 miles (+6,685)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,671 miles
    Test number
    917966772206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,986 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,986 miles
    Test number
    799479261268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,551 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    26,551 miles
    Test number
    891293560221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,181 miles
    Test number
    614623379276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V1 BGR

Does V1 BGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 BGR is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 BGR?
The MOT on V1 BGR is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 BGR done?
V1 BGR was recorded at 95,616 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has V1 BGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 BGR has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V1 BGR 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 V1 BGR find?
V1 BGR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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