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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V47 FHOMOT history

V47 FHO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

V47 FHO 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 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
81,833 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V47 FHO
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 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V47 FHO was last recorded at 81,833 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 14,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,811 miles · 27 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
14,022 miles
Average per year
1,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,833 miles
  • 2024 – 67,811 miles
  • 2023 – 66,188 miles
  • 2022 – 66,041 miles
  • 2021 – 65,854 miles
  • 2020 – 65,616 miles
  • 2019 – 65,434 miles
  • 2018 – 64,235 miles
  • 2017 – 63,514 miles
  • 2016 – 62,438 miles
  • 2015 – 61,436 miles
  • 2014 – 60,498 miles
  • 2013 – 59,176 miles
  • 2012 – 57,925 miles
  • 2011 – 56,345 miles
  • 2010 – 55,094 miles
  • 2009 – 53,866 miles
  • 2008 – 52,594 miles
  • 2007 – 50,337 miles
  • 2006 – 48,703 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,833 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear outer sills corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,833 miles (+14,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,833 miles
    Test number
    891406900351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,811 miles (+1,623)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    621394870646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass66,188 miles (+147)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    66,188 miles
    Test number
    537625921189
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded at shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass66,041 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,041 miles
    Test number
    586316804274
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills very corroded only just outside of prescribed area. (seatbelt)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded at shock absorber mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail66,041 miles (+187)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,041 miles
    Test number
    720227643304
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills very corroded only just outside of prescribed area. (seatbelt)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded at shock absorber mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass65,854 miles (+238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    128430606518
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded
  7. Pass65,616 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    65,616 miles
    Test number
    440751121359
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded
  8. Pass65,434 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,434 miles
    Test number
    995636340999
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded
  9. Fail65,434 miles (+1,199)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,434 miles
    Test number
    450081649076
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded
  10. Pass64,235 miles (+721)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    64,235 miles
    Test number
    722333100221
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass63,514 miles (+1,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    63,514 miles
    Test number
    361624416809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Pass62,438 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    62,438 miles
    Test number
    836236418634
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Fail62,409 miles (+973)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,409 miles
    Test number
    350540050044
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass61,436 miles (+938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    669783808731
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn low inner
  15. Pass60,498 miles (+1,322)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    549581534211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,176 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    59,176 miles
    Test number
    547402333214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,925 miles (+1,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    57,925 miles
    Test number
    799797122223
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  18. Pass56,345 miles (+1,251)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,345 miles
    Test number
    649807421205
    • NoteO/s outer sill rusting at rear
  19. Pass55,094 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,094 miles
    Test number
    471227830235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,866 miles (+1,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,866 miles
    Test number
    321117939268
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass52,594 miles (+2,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    822139938261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass50,337 miles (+1,634)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    860403637223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,703 miles
    Test number
    463274636241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V47 FHO

Does V47 FHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V47 FHO expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V47 FHO?
The MOT on V47 FHO expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V47 FHO done?
V47 FHO was recorded at 81,833 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 1,748 miles a year.
Has V47 FHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V47 FHO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V47 FHO 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 V47 FHO find?
V47 FHO passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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