
Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
V46 HNOMOT history
V46 HNO is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,864 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 115,864 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V46 HNO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V46 HNO was last recorded at 115,864 miles on 6 Jun 2022, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 115,833 miles · 17 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 4,820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 115,864 miles
- 2021 – 115,833 miles
- 2020 – 115,817 miles
- 2019 – 115,765 miles
- 2017 – 113,498 miles
- 2016 – 103,051 miles
- 2015 – 83,682 miles
- 2014 – 80,660 miles
- 2013 – 72,085 miles
- 2012 – 64,962 miles
- 2011 – 58,648 miles
- 2010 – 52,001 miles
- 2009 – 47,386 miles
- 2008 – 46,123 miles
- 2007 – 43,913 miles
- 2006 – 39,324 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and out sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,864 miles (+31)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 115,864 miles
- Test number
- 246350664844
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
Fail115,833 miles (+16)8 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,833 miles
- Test number
- 397768579245
- MajorBrake performance not tested due to binding (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front due to misting (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryThe suspension components are generally rusty and suspension bushes slightly perished
Pass115,817 miles (+52)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 115,817 miles
- Test number
- 849982481278
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail115,765 miles (+2,267)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,765 miles
- Test number
- 782415889305
- 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNumber plate location
- AdvisorySlight rust underneath vehicle
Pass113,498 miles (+859)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 113,498 miles
- Test number
- 914054633324
- AdvisoryNearside Front slightly binding
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and out sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded and pitted
Fail112,639 miles (+9,588)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,639 miles
- Test number
- 290410577627
- 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)
- FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and out sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs badly corroded and pitted
Pass103,051 miles (+560)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 103,051 miles
- Test number
- 209705134726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,491 miles (+18,809)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,491 miles
- Test number
- 206663506406
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brakes slightly stiff to rotate
Pass83,682 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 83,682 miles
- Test number
- 750061102048
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre heavily wearing inner edge
Fail83,670 miles (+3,010)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,670 miles
- Test number
- 494451737581
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight brake bind
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre heavily wearing inner edge
Pass80,660 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 80,660 miles
- Test number
- 945174844240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail80,660 miles (+8,575)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,660 miles
- Test number
- 747340944262
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,085 miles (+7,123)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 72,085 miles
- Test number
- 888914203270
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass64,962 miles (+6,314)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 64,962 miles
- Test number
- 776803192153
- NoteNear side rear tyre low 2mm
- NoteSignes of rust in off side and near side rear sill panel
- NoteSlight exhaust blow at rearbox joint
Pass58,648 miles (+6,647)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,648 miles
- Test number
- 446052901298
- NoteSignes of rust offside and near side rear outer sills
Pass52,001 miles (+4,615)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 52,001 miles
- Test number
- 884625990120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,386 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 47,386 miles
- Test number
- 834114309236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,385 miles (+1,262)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,385 miles
- Test number
- 512414209299
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, 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)
Pass46,123 miles (+2,210)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 46,123 miles
- Test number
- 341369488196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,913 miles (+4,589)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 43,913 miles
- Test number
- 683997097152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 39,324 miles
- Test number
- 222631906281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V46 HNO
- Does V46 HNO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V46 HNO expired on 5 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V46 HNO?
- The MOT on V46 HNO expired on 5 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V46 HNO done?
- V46 HNO was recorded at 115,864 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2022, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
- Has V46 HNO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V46 HNO has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2021.
- Has the mileage on V46 HNO 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 V46 HNO find?
- V46 HNO passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front subframe corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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