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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V34 MABMOT history

V34 MAB is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

V34 MAB silver 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
65,657 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V34 MAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V34 MAB was last recorded at 65,657 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,634 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,023 miles
Average per year
1,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,657 miles
  • 2025 – 62,634 miles
  • 2024 – 59,006 miles
  • 2023 – 56,915 miles
  • 2019 – 55,826 miles
  • 2018 – 54,651 miles
  • 2017 – 53,382 miles
  • 2016 – 51,014 miles
  • 2015 – 49,352 miles
  • 2014 – 48,194 miles
  • 2013 – 47,722 miles
  • 2012 – 45,767 miles
  • 2011 – 44,110 miles
  • 2010 – 42,523 miles
  • 2009 – 41,300 miles
  • 2008 – 39,826 miles
  • 2007 – 37,980 miles
  • 2006 – 34,711 miles
  • 2005 – 32,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,657 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor9 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,657 miles (+3,023)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    555463698319
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass62,634 miles (+52)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    62,634 miles
    Test number
    983770673369
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail62,582 miles (+3,576)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,582 miles
    Test number
    185988378775
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass59,006 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,006 miles
    Test number
    172915703117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail58,995 miles (+2,080)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,995 miles
    Test number
    907329367378
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe goes across rear of vehicle leaking at offside joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,915 miles (+15)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,915 miles
    Test number
    248165117018
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail56,900 miles (+1,074)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,900 miles
    Test number
    588651859957
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,826 miles (+12)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,826 miles
    Test number
    659563721170
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail55,814 miles (+1,163)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    916708136610
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,651 miles (+1,269)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,651 miles
    Test number
    495520722976
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass53,382 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,382 miles
    Test number
    991316396643
    • AdvisorySuspension components heavily waxoiled making it difficult to assess condition

  12. Fail53,342 miles (+2,328)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,342 miles
    Test number
    846628968744
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySuspension components and subframes heavily corroded making it difficult to access condition

  13. Pass51,014 miles (+1,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,014 miles
    Test number
    142538757574
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass49,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,352 miles
    Test number
    450302197661
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail49,532 miles (+1,338)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,532 miles
    Test number
    755216395562
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass48,194 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    627375674229
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking

  17. Fail48,194 miles (+472)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,194 miles
    Test number
    845508364287
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking

  18. Pass47,722 miles (+1,955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,722 miles
    Test number
    419512843205
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass45,767 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    138705442217
    • NoteNearside front suspension arms corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteNearside rear suspension arms corroded
    • NoteOffside front suspension arms corroded
    • NoteOffside rear suspension arms corroded

  20. Fail45,767 miles (+1,657)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    376120442485
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside front suspension arms corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteNearside rear suspension arms corroded
    • NoteOffside front suspension arms corroded
    • NoteOffside rear suspension arms corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs are corroded

  21. Pass44,110 miles (+1,587)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,110 miles
    Test number
    718434631207
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFrony discs slightly corroded
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc pitted

  22. Pass42,523 miles (+1,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,523 miles
    Test number
    502550930261
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Fail41,300 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,300 miles
    Test number
    460389039215
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass41,300 miles (+1,474)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,300 miles
    Test number
    950199939280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,826 miles (+1,846)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    701934228240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,980 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    37,980 miles
    Test number
    343635737243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,711 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,711 miles
    Test number
    391931046479
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass34,711 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    34,711 miles
    Test number
    900771046219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,827 miles
    Test number
    883252645210
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle surface rust

Questions about V34 MAB

Does V34 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V34 MAB is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V34 MAB?
The MOT on V34 MAB is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V34 MAB done?
V34 MAB was recorded at 65,657 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 1,582 miles a year.
Has V34 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V34 MAB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V34 MAB 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 MAB find?
V34 MAB passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; coolant leak, and 2 more.

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