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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V45 GLAMOT history

V45 GLA is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2024.

V45 GLA silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2025
Mileage
128,818 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V45 GLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V45 GLA was last recorded at 128,818 miles on 31 Oct 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,812 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 128,818 miles
  • 2023 – 119,525 miles
  • 2022 – 114,850 miles
  • 2021 – 112,135 miles
  • 2020 – 102,547 miles
  • 2019 – 100,413 miles
  • 2018 – 98,789 miles
  • 2017 – 96,136 miles
  • 2016 – 91,688 miles
  • 2015 – 86,270 miles
  • 2014 – 79,676 miles
  • 2012 – 76,242 miles
  • 2011 – 74,445 miles
  • 2010 – 67,658 miles
  • 2009 – 64,423 miles
  • 2008 – 60,846 miles
  • 2007 – 59,833 miles
  • 2006 – 57,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,818 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Both sides of rear outer side sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front brake pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake pads worn low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,818 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,818 miles
    Test number
    107834868339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail128,812 miles (+9,287)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,812 miles
    Test number
    494315974822
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,525 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    119,525 miles
    Test number
    229570278497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,850 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,850 miles
    Test number
    611988827143
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,135 miles (+9,588)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,135 miles
    Test number
    609824455070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,547 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    347614691951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,413 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,413 miles
    Test number
    135797790541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,789 miles (+2,653)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    98,789 miles
    Test number
    557167806814
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn on outer edges

  9. Pass96,136 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,136 miles
    Test number
    600242035956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail96,082 miles (+4,394)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,082 miles
    Test number
    880425112160
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass91,688 miles (+151)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,688 miles
    Test number
    866587780197
    • AdvisoryBoth sides of rear outer side sill corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  12. Fail91,537 miles (+5,267)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,537 miles
    Test number
    568105301834
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBoth sides of rear outer side sill corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  13. Pass86,270 miles (+101)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,270 miles
    Test number
    158339425464
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch operation
    • NoteOffside front wiper split

  14. Fail86,169 miles (+6,493)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,169 miles
    Test number
    476804725018
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch operation
    • NoteOffside front wiper split

  15. Pass79,676 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,676 miles
    Test number
    827264224041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

  16. Fail79,674 miles (+3,432)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,674 miles
    Test number
    108481424446
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking

  17. Pass76,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    909416042375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail76,242 miles (+1,797)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    968035742394
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass74,445 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,445 miles
    Test number
    555164641245
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing

  20. Fail74,444 miles (+6,786)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,444 miles
    Test number
    668194441243
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perishing

  21. Pass67,658 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    67,658 miles
    Test number
    934819670065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,643 miles (+3,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,643 miles
    Test number
    134941070081
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass64,423 miles (+3,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,423 miles
    Test number
    390043249192
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,846 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    132297758192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,833 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    381562837469
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass59,833 miles (+2,354)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,833 miles
    Test number
    631602737250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,479 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    57,479 miles
    Test number
    103412046221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,411 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,411 miles
    Test number
    504971046219
    • 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 Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about V45 GLA

Does V45 GLA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V45 GLA expired on 30 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V45 GLA?
The MOT on V45 GLA expired on 30 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V45 GLA done?
V45 GLA was recorded at 128,818 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2024, an average of 3,929 miles a year.
Has V45 GLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V45 GLA has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V45 GLA 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 V45 GLA find?
V45 GLA passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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