Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
V49 OCAMOT history
V49 OCA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,508 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 116,508 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,748 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V49 OCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
V49 OCA was last recorded at 116,508 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 116,495 miles · 20 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 3,748 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 116,508 miles
- 2022 – 115,965 miles
- 2021 – 114,638 miles
- 2019 – 111,670 miles
- 2018 – 111,670 miles
- 2016 – 111,499 miles
- 2015 – 109,184 miles
- 2014 – 103,311 miles
- 2013 – 103,311 miles
- 2012 – 100,223 miles
- 2011 – 96,868 miles
- 2010 – 94,420 miles
- 2009 – 77,975 miles
- 2007 – 66,402 miles
- 2006 – 52,580 miles
- 2005 – 50,416 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,508 miles
- AdvisoryWidespread general corrosion, primarily on suspension components.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 system corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Nearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlight connector
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing signs of age related corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,508 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 116,508 miles
- Test number
- 380777674744
- AdvisoryWidespread general corrosion, primarily on suspension components.
Fail116,495 miles (+530)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,495 miles
- Test number
- 134690315536
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWidespread general corrosion, primarily on suspension components.
Pass115,965 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 115,965 miles
- Test number
- 370864344535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,955 miles (+1,317)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,955 miles
- Test number
- 413380284720
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wing corroded
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass114,638 miles (+37)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 114,638 miles
- Test number
- 860146326569
- MinorNearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlight connector (4.11 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing signs of age related corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail114,601 miles (+2,931)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,601 miles
- Test number
- 517841588487
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated headlight connector (4.11 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components showing signs of age related corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass111,670 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 111,670 miles
- Test number
- 458391075408
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail111,670 miles (+171)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,670 miles
- Test number
- 806522128673
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass111,499 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 111,499 miles
- Test number
- 704210845816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,499 miles (+10)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,499 miles
- Test number
- 702835719909
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Fail111,489 miles (+2,305)3 dangerous1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,489 miles
- Test number
- 990427960161
- DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- DangerousPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)
Pass109,184 miles (+5,873)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 109,184 miles
- Test number
- 306944255097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,311 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 103,311 miles
- Test number
- 815991654048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass103,311 miles (+3,088)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 103,311 miles
- Test number
- 156299453004
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass100,223 miles (+3,355)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 100,223 miles
- Test number
- 118230962059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,868 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 96,868 miles
- Test number
- 638662851074
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges
Fail96,868 miles (+2,448)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,868 miles
- Test number
- 975390951048
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass94,420 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 94,420 miles
- Test number
- 912503050001
- 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)
Fail94,414 miles (+16,439)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,414 miles
- Test number
- 881008540051
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
Pass77,975 miles (+11,573)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 77,975 miles
- Test number
- 481446809169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2008
- Odometer
- 66,402 miles
- Test number
- 323000137155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,402 miles (+13,822)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,402 miles
- Test number
- 330460737108
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass52,580 miles (+2,164)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2007
- Odometer
- 52,580 miles
- Test number
- 784164746126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 50,416 miles
- Test number
- 204629435382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,416 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,416 miles
- Test number
- 770829235368
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about V49 OCA
- Does V49 OCA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V49 OCA expired on 24 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V49 OCA?
- The MOT on V49 OCA expired on 24 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V49 OCA done?
- V49 OCA was recorded at 116,508 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 3,748 miles a year.
- Has V49 OCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V49 OCA has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on V49 OCA 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 V49 OCA find?
- V49 OCA passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: widespread general corrosion, primarily on suspension components..
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