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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V48 POFMOT history

V48 POF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 161,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

V48 POF 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 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
161,976 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V48 POF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V48 POF was last recorded at 161,976 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 748 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,228 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
748 miles
Average per year
5,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 161,976 miles
  • 2024 – 161,228 miles
  • 2023 – 159,043 miles
  • 2022 – 157,052 miles
  • 2021 – 156,373 miles
  • 2019 – 153,705 miles
  • 2018 – 152,492 miles
  • 2016 – 146,821 miles
  • 2015 – 132,218 miles
  • 2014 – 120,350 miles
  • 2012 – 102,781 miles
  • 2011 – 87,357 miles
  • 2010 – 81,807 miles
  • 2009 – 75,074 miles
  • 2008 – 71,881 miles
  • 2007 – 61,324 miles
  • 2006 – 53,981 miles
  • 2005 – 47,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,976 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,976 miles (+748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,976 miles
    Test number
    186030030737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass161,228 miles (+124)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,228 miles
    Test number
    970936454498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail161,104 miles (+2,061)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,104 miles
    Test number
    185995915420
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass159,043 miles (+1,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    159,043 miles
    Test number
    451793415029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass157,052 miles (+679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    157,052 miles
    Test number
    557419431708
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass156,373 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    156,373 miles
    Test number
    154728032415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,705 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,705 miles
    Test number
    153152511523
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail153,705 miles (+1,213)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,705 miles
    Test number
    466568098798
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe join. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass152,492 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,492 miles
    Test number
    384822113262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,821 miles (+14,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    146,821 miles
    Test number
    920584575146
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass132,218 miles (+11,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    132,218 miles
    Test number
    497011008066
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass120,350 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,350 miles
    Test number
    336766184101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers slight smear

  13. Fail120,350 miles (+4)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,350 miles
    Test number
    316004284161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteWindscreen wipers slight smear

  14. Fail120,346 miles (+17,565)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,346 miles
    Test number
    629061224110
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass102,781 miles (+15,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,781 miles
    Test number
    578948192294
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass87,357 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,357 miles
    Test number
    276427481238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,807 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,807 miles
    Test number
    454948280299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,074 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,074 miles
    Test number
    884201489262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,881 miles
    Test number
    403773788241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,881 miles (+10,557)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,881 miles
    Test number
    841083888208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass61,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,324 miles
    Test number
    261707797280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,324 miles (+7,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,324 miles
    Test number
    760967397259
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass53,981 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    911539796248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,058 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,058 miles
    Test number
    364427195427
    • NoteRear brake pad check
    • NoteSlight binding on rear brakes

Questions about V48 POF

Does V48 POF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V48 POF expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V48 POF?
The MOT on V48 POF expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V48 POF done?
V48 POF was recorded at 161,976 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 5,802 miles a year.
Has V48 POF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V48 POF has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V48 POF 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 V48 POF find?
V48 POF passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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