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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

V31 GAAMOT history

V31 GAA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2024.

V31 GAA green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2025
Mileage
157,599 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 GAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 GAA was last recorded at 157,599 miles on 9 Apr 2024, 9,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,498 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
9,101 miles
Average per year
5,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,599 miles
  • 2023 – 148,498 miles
  • 2022 – 138,025 miles
  • 2021 – 127,187 miles
  • 2018 – 127,180 miles
  • 2017 – 127,165 miles
  • 2015 – 123,103 miles
  • 2014 – 113,192 miles
  • 2012 – 112,998 miles
  • 2011 – 109,299 miles
  • 2010 – 102,657 miles
  • 2009 – 97,556 miles
  • 2008 – 84,434 miles
  • 2007 – 69,289 miles
  • 2006 – 54,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,599 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear chassis slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,599 miles (+9,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,599 miles
    Test number
    784999886543
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass148,498 miles (+10,473)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    148,498 miles
    Test number
    348508055626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to chassis and body not effecting prescribed areas

  3. Pass138,025 miles (+187)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    138,025 miles
    Test number
    556715062502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail137,838 miles (+10,651)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,838 miles
    Test number
    113778156922
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (2 holes) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,187 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    838945353446
    • 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. Fail127,187 miles (+7)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,187 miles
    Test number
    816189270981
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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. Pass127,180 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    127,180 miles
    Test number
    245611727207
    • AdvisoryFront brake brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake brake discs pitted

  8. Pass127,165 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,165 miles
    Test number
    974089505157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,103 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    200072029585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion

  10. Fail123,103 miles (+9,911)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,103 miles
    Test number
    129577111398
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion

  11. Pass113,192 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    113,192 miles
    Test number
    359599734367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    595220732188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,997 miles (+3,698)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,997 miles
    Test number
    536910132143
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass109,299 miles (+6,642)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,299 miles
    Test number
    756668141105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,657 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    102,657 miles
    Test number
    324259640139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,556 miles (+13,122)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,556 miles
    Test number
    352483839146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    84,434 miles
    Test number
    970395748103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,434 miles (+15,145)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,434 miles
    Test number
    981135648179
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass69,289 miles (+15,009)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,289 miles
    Test number
    701029547119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,280 miles (+699)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    783451256128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight sidewall damage and object in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail53,581 miles3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,581 miles
    Test number
    193230136196
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about V31 GAA

Does V31 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V31 GAA expired on 12 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V31 GAA?
The MOT on V31 GAA expired on 12 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V31 GAA done?
V31 GAA was recorded at 157,599 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2024, an average of 5,806 miles a year.
Has V31 GAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 GAA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V31 GAA 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 V31 GAA find?
V31 GAA passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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