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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V34 HTXMOT history

V34 HTX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 57,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

V34 HTX 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
57,016 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 HTX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 HTX was last recorded at 57,016 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,968 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,016 miles
  • 2025 – 54,621 miles
  • 2024 – 51,296 miles
  • 2023 – 49,546 miles
  • 2021 – 49,367 miles
  • 2020 – 49,147 miles
  • 2019 – 48,762 miles
  • 2018 – 48,311 miles
  • 2017 – 47,477 miles
  • 2016 – 45,833 miles
  • 2015 – 43,551 miles
  • 2014 – 41,333 miles
  • 2013 – 38,659 miles
  • 2012 – 38,542 miles
  • 2011 – 37,981 miles
  • 2009 – 36,201 miles
  • 2008 – 35,032 miles
  • 2007 – 34,372 miles
  • 2006 – 30,244 miles
  • 2005 – 26,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Unable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • HEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE DETERIORATE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,016 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    567826440248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail56,968 miles (+2,347)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    193452078445
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits .38 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    313031338782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,611 miles (+3,315)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,611 miles
    Test number
    300152123801
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass51,296 miles (+1,750)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    443839675892
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside, Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass49,546 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    49,546 miles
    Test number
    160787744745
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail49,541 miles (+174)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,541 miles
    Test number
    667226635456
    • DangerousValve stem seriously damaged All 4 valve stems (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,367 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    283585134313
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade splitting
    • AdvisoryUnable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

  9. Fail49,367 miles (+220)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    933683035099
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking/perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade splitting
    • AdvisoryUnable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

  10. Pass49,147 miles (+385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,147 miles
    Test number
    734823343735
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking around tread

  11. Pass48,762 miles (+451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    48,762 miles
    Test number
    949239331250
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps starting to frost

  12. Pass48,311 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    586365435775
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE DETERIORATE
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

  13. Fail48,272 miles (+795)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,272 miles
    Test number
    594266415208
    • 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 emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP LENSES STARTING TO FADE DETERIORATE
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTING
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

  14. Pass47,477 miles (+1,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    47,477 miles
    Test number
    301208586799
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING - SLIGHJTLY REDUCING LIGHT OUTPUT
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC CORRODING
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

  15. Pass45,833 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,833 miles
    Test number
    692562065728
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

  16. Fail45,831 miles (+2,280)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,831 miles
    Test number
    306868985584
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryHEADLAMP LENSES FADING/DETERIORATING
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

  17. Pass43,551 miles (+2,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,551 miles
    Test number
    985665629435
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK(S) ON ENGINE
    • AdvisoryUNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

  18. Pass41,333 miles (+2,674)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    41,333 miles
    Test number
    695812444300
    • NoteScrew in n/s/r tyre tread
    • NoteUnable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers)

  19. Pass38,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    418133043391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,659 miles (+117)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,659 miles
    Test number
    998303243399
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Fail38,542 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    408502152379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  22. Pass38,542 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,542 miles
    Test number
    585372052377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,981 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,981 miles
    Test number
    735326741312
    • NoteUnable to visually check outer sills (plastic covers skirts)

  24. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    193111250337
    • NoteSills not checked due to sill covers

  25. Pass36,201 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    690645759328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,032 miles (+660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,032 miles
    Test number
    890930958399
    • NoteN/s/f brake binding

  27. Fail34,372 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    821331057349
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass34,372 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,372 miles
    Test number
    921101257392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass30,244 miles (+3,916)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,244 miles
    Test number
    353215446324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,328 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,328 miles
    Test number
    732316045379
    • Note1.Handbrake travel high †2.Both front tyres cracking on sidewalls & intread †3.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers

Questions about V34 HTX

Does V34 HTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V34 HTX is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V34 HTX?
The MOT on V34 HTX is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V34 HTX done?
V34 HTX was recorded at 57,016 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,513 miles a year.
Has V34 HTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 HTX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V34 HTX 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 V34 HTX find?
V34 HTX passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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