Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
V21 SWAMOT history
V21 SWA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 19,147 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 19,147 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 6 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 84 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V21 SWA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V21 SWA was last recorded at 19,147 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 18,756 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 391 miles
- Average per year
- 84 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 19,147 miles
- 2025 – 18,756 miles
- 2024 – 18,255 miles
- 2023 – 18,049 miles
- 2014 – 17,699 miles
- 2006 – 17,465 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside upper and lower arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both offside upper and lower arms corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
8 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass19,147 miles (+391)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 19,147 miles
- Test number
- 724878446017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,756 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 18,756 miles
- Test number
- 578560940064
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front and rear brake hose ferrules and offside front and rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension set up corroded/ subframes and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension set up corroded/ subframes arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail18,756 miles (+501)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,756 miles
- Test number
- 932804859736
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside front and rear brake hose ferrules and offside front and rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension set up corroded/ subframes and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension set up corroded/ subframes arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass18,255 miles (+206)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 18,255 miles
- Test number
- 246082547475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass18,049 miles (+27)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 18,049 miles
- Test number
- 810897996193
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both offside upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail18,022 miles (+323)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,022 miles
- Test number
- 369257983781
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch missing Not found (4.5.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both offside upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass17,699 miles (+234)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 17,699 miles
- Test number
- 628265304244
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass17,465 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 17,465 miles
- Test number
- 834660226212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V21 SWA
- Does V21 SWA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 SWA is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V21 SWA?
- The MOT on V21 SWA is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V21 SWA done?
- V21 SWA was recorded at 19,147 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 84 miles a year.
- Has V21 SWA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V21 SWA has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on V21 SWA 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 V21 SWA find?
- V21 SWA passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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