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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V37 GPXMOT history

V37 GPX is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

V37 GPX 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 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
139,008 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 GPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 GPX was last recorded at 139,008 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,005 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,008 miles
  • 2022 – 132,882 miles
  • 2021 – 127,516 miles
  • 2020 – 122,521 miles
  • 2019 – 115,312 miles
  • 2018 – 112,268 miles
  • 2017 – 109,217 miles
  • 2016 – 105,437 miles
  • 2015 – 101,477 miles
  • 2014 – 96,596 miles
  • 2013 – 93,632 miles
  • 2012 – 90,844 miles
  • 2010 – 87,644 miles
  • 2009 – 83,343 miles
  • 2008 – 75,122 miles
  • 2007 – 68,826 miles
  • 2006 – 59,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,008 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,008 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,008 miles
    Test number
    180443945383
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,005 miles (+6,123)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,005 miles
    Test number
    719331034546
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,882 miles5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,882 miles
    Test number
    168047650634
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail132,882 miles (+5,366)1 repaired5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,882 miles
    Test number
    358941374657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,516 miles (+4,995)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    909700215913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,521 miles
    Test number
    720522286349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,521 miles (+7,209)4 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,521 miles
    Test number
    624627329492
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped and main beam (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass115,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    455522123616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail115,312 miles (+142)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,312 miles
    Test number
    299848800048
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,170 miles (+2,902)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,170 miles
    Test number
    672411718124
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass112,268 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,268 miles
    Test number
    191745273126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass109,217 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,217 miles
    Test number
    439286098009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,177 miles (+3,740)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,177 miles
    Test number
    354234235025
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass105,437 miles (+3,960)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,437 miles
    Test number
    619490500105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass101,477 miles (+4,881)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    925572565097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,596 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    235788574070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,544 miles (+2,912)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,544 miles
    Test number
    308385864094
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass93,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,632 miles
    Test number
    159414563471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,632 miles (+2,788)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,632 miles
    Test number
    565273863003
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass90,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,844 miles
    Test number
    449641162001
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  21. Fail90,844 miles (+3,200)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,844 miles
    Test number
    895741262091
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass87,644 miles (+4,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    87,644 miles
    Test number
    361016280418
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass83,343 miles (+8,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    702595449269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass75,122 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,122 miles
    Test number
    563500458222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,826 miles (+8,832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,826 miles
    Test number
    960109047255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,994 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    543703546238
    • NoteCorrosion to parts of exhaust
    • NoteCorrosion to some suspension parts
    • NoteH/brake travel on limit

Questions about V37 GPX

Does V37 GPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V37 GPX expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V37 GPX?
The MOT on V37 GPX expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V37 GPX done?
V37 GPX was recorded at 139,008 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 4,604 miles a year.
Has V37 GPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 GPX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V37 GPX 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 V37 GPX find?
V37 GPX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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