Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,798 cc
V31 VLJMOT history
V31 VLJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,847 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 69,847 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 14 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 4,189 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V31 VLJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Jan 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V31 VLJ was last recorded at 69,847 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 69,839 miles · 31 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 4,189 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 69,847 miles
- 2025 – 66,116 miles
- 2024 – 61,369 miles
- 2023 – 56,974 miles
- 2022 – 51,976 miles
- 2021 – 49,906 miles
- 2020 – 46,321 miles
- 2019 – 41,354 miles
- 2018 – 36,501 miles
- 2017 – 32,383 miles
- 2016 – 29,354 miles
- 2015 – 24,009 miles
- 2014 – 18,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass69,847 miles
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil coating applied to underneath of vehicle, affecting visual testing of various bushes.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 27 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,847 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 69,847 miles
- Test number
- 792704271823
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil coating applied to underneath of vehicle, affecting visual testing of various bushes.
Fail69,839 miles (+131)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,839 miles
- Test number
- 807107085521
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil coating applied to underneath of vehicle, affecting visual testing of various bushes.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass69,708 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 69,708 miles
- Test number
- 217969317274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,116 miles (+4,747)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 66,116 miles
- Test number
- 662542786897
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass61,369 miles (+4,395)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 61,369 miles
- Test number
- 388208315749
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,974 miles (+4,998)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 56,974 miles
- Test number
- 510329074773
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slow to retracted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slow to retracted
Pass51,976 miles (+2,070)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 51,976 miles
- Test number
- 706981044058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,906 miles (+3,585)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,906 miles
- Test number
- 423541134041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,321 miles (+4,967)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 46,321 miles
- Test number
- 628679104029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,354 miles (+4,853)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 41,354 miles
- Test number
- 982870173522
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass36,501 miles (+4,118)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 36,501 miles
- Test number
- 172969161149
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass32,383 miles (+3,029)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 32,383 miles
- Test number
- 193862550816
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deep cut in tread
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing
Pass29,354 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 29,354 miles
- Test number
- 165304476839
- AdvisoryRear Perishing within thread pattern
Pass24,009 miles (+5,177)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 24,009 miles
- Test number
- 328915015046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 18,832 miles
- Test number
- 877077624017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V31 VLJ
- Does V31 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 VLJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V31 VLJ?
- The MOT on V31 VLJ is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V31 VLJ done?
- V31 VLJ was recorded at 69,847 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
- Has V31 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V31 VLJ has failed 1 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V31 VLJ 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 VLJ find?
- V31 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front upper oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil coating applied to underneath of vehicle, affecting visual testing of various bushes..
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