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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

V26 BELMOT history

V26 BEL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

V26 BEL blue 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,288 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 BEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 BEL was last recorded at 107,288 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,268 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
5,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,288 miles
  • 2025 – 102,906 miles
  • 2024 – 98,599 miles
  • 2023 – 97,551 miles
  • 2022 – 92,786 miles
  • 2021 – 87,222 miles
  • 2020 – 80,863 miles
  • 2019 – 77,117 miles
  • 2018 – 72,843 miles
  • 2017 – 63,735 miles
  • 2016 – 56,994 miles
  • 2015 – 50,905 miles
  • 2014 – 44,321 miles
  • 2013 – 40,481 miles
  • 2012 – 35,200 miles
  • 2011 – 32,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,288 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass107,288 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,288 miles
    Test number
    565641218028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail107,268 miles (+4,362)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,268 miles
    Test number
    193206462753
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass102,906 miles (+4,307)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,906 miles
    Test number
    768594646568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,599 miles
    Test number
    510782218879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,599 miles (+1,048)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,599 miles
    Test number
    507848259725
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass97,551 miles (+4,765)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,551 miles
    Test number
    701335113138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

  7. Pass92,786 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,786 miles
    Test number
    123604416029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail92,770 miles (+5,548)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,770 miles
    Test number
    251753773648
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass87,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    151674669566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,222 miles (+6,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,222 miles
    Test number
    218241422497
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass80,863 miles (+3,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,863 miles
    Test number
    357718415223
    • AdvisoryRear suspension component corroded

  12. Pass77,117 miles (+4,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,117 miles
    Test number
    934013456270
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on rear suspension components

  13. Pass72,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    352462687210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail72,843 miles (+9,108)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,843 miles
    Test number
    970602009991
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass63,735 miles (+6,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,735 miles
    Test number
    296855270727
    • AdvisoryBoth rear anti roll bar bushes slight movement
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slight bind

  16. Pass56,994 miles (+6,089)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,994 miles
    Test number
    642627485112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,905 miles (+6,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,905 miles
    Test number
    757105065077
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass44,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    626436474013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,321 miles (+3,840)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    189286374482
    • FailureNearside 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 Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass40,481 miles (+5,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    40,481 miles
    Test number
    265796893047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass35,200 miles (+2,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,200 miles
    Test number
    228568812482
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass32,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,232 miles
    Test number
    147125261243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V26 BEL

Does V26 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 BEL is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 BEL?
The MOT on V26 BEL is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 BEL done?
V26 BEL was recorded at 107,288 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 5,224 miles a year.
Has V26 BEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 BEL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 BEL 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 V26 BEL find?
V26 BEL passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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