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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

V50 OCSMOT history

V50 OCS is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 49,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

V50 OCS grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,247 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V50 OCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
22 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V50 OCS was last recorded at 49,247 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 9,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,942 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,305 miles
Average per year
2,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,247 miles
  • 2025 – 39,942 miles
  • 2024 – 37,329 miles
  • 2023 – 32,505 miles
  • 2022 – 28,495 miles
  • 2021 – 25,307 miles
  • 2020 – 24,995 miles
  • 2019 – 24,621 miles
  • 2018 – 23,885 miles
  • 2017 – 22,860 miles
  • 2016 – 21,889 miles
  • 2015 – 19,728 miles
  • 2014 – 17,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,247 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf/nsf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,247 miles
    Test number
    433739810479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,247 miles (+9,305)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,247 miles
    Test number
    597973188465
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  3. Pass39,942 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,942 miles
    Test number
    478731919128
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf/nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail39,933 miles (+2,604)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    104798913147
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf/nsf (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass37,329 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    37,329 miles
    Test number
    933646594571
    • AdvisoryFront ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail37,329 miles (+4,824)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,329 miles
    Test number
    469321901807
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass32,505 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,505 miles
    Test number
    346126818601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,495 miles (+3,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,495 miles
    Test number
    603970591019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both steering arms corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension track control arms corroded

  9. Pass25,307 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    25,307 miles
    Test number
    846176054836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass24,995 miles (+374)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    24,995 miles
    Test number
    997847706234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,621 miles (+736)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    24,621 miles
    Test number
    197326424938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    733129977969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail23,885 miles (+1,025)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,885 miles
    Test number
    445716549760
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated + cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass22,860 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    22,860 miles
    Test number
    132389648354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,889 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    21,889 miles
    Test number
    985119413863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,728 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    19,728 miles
    Test number
    119353515166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    17,157 miles
    Test number
    518464704193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V50 OCS

Does V50 OCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V50 OCS is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V50 OCS?
The MOT on V50 OCS is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V50 OCS done?
V50 OCS was recorded at 49,247 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,692 miles a year.
Has V50 OCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V50 OCS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V50 OCS 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 V50 OCS find?
V50 OCS passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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