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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V43 VOGMOT history

V43 VOG is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 56,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

V43 VOG red 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 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
56,016 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 VOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 VOG was last recorded at 56,016 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 9,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,289 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,727 miles
Average per year
1,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,016 miles
  • 2024 – 46,289 miles
  • 2023 – 41,548 miles
  • 2022 – 41,380 miles
  • 2021 – 41,176 miles
  • 2020 – 40,752 miles
  • 2019 – 40,488 miles
  • 2018 – 40,029 miles
  • 2017 – 39,522 miles
  • 2016 – 39,019 miles
  • 2015 – 38,317 miles
  • 2014 – 37,123 miles
  • 2013 – 35,086 miles
  • 2012 – 34,156 miles
  • 2011 – 33,282 miles
  • 2010 – 31,526 miles
  • 2009 – 29,615 miles
  • 2008 – 27,474 miles
  • 2007 – 25,805 miles
  • 2006 – 23,447 miles
  • 2005 – 20,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,016 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front lower wing/outer sill areas corroded

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,016 miles (+9,727)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    56,016 miles
    Test number
    719184416272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wing/outer sill areas corroded

  2. Pass46,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    662682497831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail46,289 miles (+4,741)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,289 miles
    Test number
    665554421943
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass41,548 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    543954496337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail41,547 miles (+167)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,547 miles
    Test number
    494634884138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nsr outer sill

  6. Pass41,380 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    796380456754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,176 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    41,176 miles
    Test number
    644763798569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail41,174 miles (+422)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,174 miles
    Test number
    642444573427
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass40,752 miles (+264)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    40,752 miles
    Test number
    956115746806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,488 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,488 miles
    Test number
    159275885547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,486 miles (+457)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    790542475951
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  12. Pass40,029 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,029 miles
    Test number
    413467781830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    829527328655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,522 miles (+503)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,522 miles
    Test number
    425260305962
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass39,019 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,019 miles
    Test number
    867090123053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,317 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    38,317 miles
    Test number
    559121345153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,123 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,123 miles
    Test number
    958833844103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,086 miles (+930)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,086 miles
    Test number
    876461653181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,156 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    34,156 miles
    Test number
    476606432141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,282 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,282 miles
    Test number
    915479321395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,526 miles
    Test number
    451730520430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,526 miles (+1,911)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,526 miles
    Test number
    881370720370
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    29,615 miles
    Test number
    414031329373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,611 miles (+2,137)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,611 miles
    Test number
    430891329340
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass27,474 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    27,474 miles
    Test number
    333225318327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,805 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,805 miles
    Test number
    852683627337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,447 miles (+2,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    23,447 miles
    Test number
    300010416360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    20,789 miles
    Test number
    783590825393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V43 VOG

Does V43 VOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 VOG is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V43 VOG?
The MOT on V43 VOG is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 VOG done?
V43 VOG was recorded at 56,016 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 1,756 miles a year.
Has V43 VOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 VOG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on V43 VOG 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 V43 VOG find?
V43 VOG passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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