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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

V23 DJPMOT history

V23 DJP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 40,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

V23 DJP black 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
40,457 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 DJP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 DJP was last recorded at 40,457 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,453 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,457 miles
  • 2025 – 38,372 miles
  • 2024 – 36,420 miles
  • 2023 – 35,143 miles
  • 2022 – 33,804 miles
  • 2021 – 32,739 miles
  • 2020 – 32,050 miles
  • 2019 – 30,629 miles
  • 2018 – 28,358 miles
  • 2017 – 25,863 miles
  • 2016 – 22,884 miles
  • 2015 – 19,731 miles
  • 2014 – 16,916 miles
  • 2013 – 15,140 miles
  • 2012 – 12,039 miles
  • 2011 – 8,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,457 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front and rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight corrosion on underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,457 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    40,457 miles
    Test number
    572208620879
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail40,453 miles (+2,081)8 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,453 miles
    Test number
    111073409116
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Front support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear middle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear support arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass38,372 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    38,372 miles
    Test number
    967908157154
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail38,372 miles (+1,952)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,372 miles
    Test number
    259432019511
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroding (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass36,420 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    36,420 miles
    Test number
    806793028821
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on underside

  6. Fail36,409 miles (+1,266)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,409 miles
    Test number
    692161977196
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on underside

  7. Pass35,143 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    151362710165
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail35,143 miles (+1,339)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    921147689487
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass33,804 miles (+1,065)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,804 miles
    Test number
    342699587870
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass32,739 miles (+689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    32,739 miles
    Test number
    543929272711
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components heavily corroded

  11. Pass32,050 miles (+1,421)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,050 miles
    Test number
    849729782330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe, bracing bars and suspension components heavily corroded

  12. Pass30,629 miles (+2,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,629 miles
    Test number
    233591286120
    • AdvisoryRear suspension heavily corroded

  13. Pass28,358 miles (+2,495)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,358 miles
    Test number
    309207392827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,863 miles (+2,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    765309042165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass22,884 miles (+3,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    22,884 miles
    Test number
    563945379056
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded

  16. Pass19,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    379622845105
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail19,731 miles (+2,815)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,731 miles
    Test number
    176791143065
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass16,916 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    16,916 miles
    Test number
    997894444273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,140 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,140 miles
    Test number
    309543873259
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail15,140 miles (+3,101)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,140 miles
    Test number
    349853773216
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass12,039 miles (+3,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    12,039 miles
    Test number
    135264762284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass8,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    8,930 miles
    Test number
    485085261261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V23 DJP

Does V23 DJP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 DJP is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 DJP?
The MOT on V23 DJP is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 DJP done?
V23 DJP was recorded at 40,457 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,097 miles a year.
Has V23 DJP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 DJP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 DJP 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 V23 DJP find?
V23 DJP passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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