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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V51 FHOMOT history

V51 FHO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 38,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

V51 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
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
38,939 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 FHO
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
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 FHO was last recorded at 38,939 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,582 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
357 miles
Average per year
1,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,939 miles
  • 2025 – 38,582 miles
  • 2024 – 38,501 miles
  • 2023 – 38,290 miles
  • 2022 – 37,890 miles
  • 2021 – 37,184 miles
  • 2020 – 36,821 miles
  • 2019 – 35,966 miles
  • 2018 – 34,822 miles
  • 2017 – 32,887 miles
  • 2016 – 31,307 miles
  • 2015 – 29,827 miles
  • 2014 – 28,236 miles
  • 2013 – 26,554 miles
  • 2012 – 25,246 miles
  • 2011 – 23,150 miles
  • 2010 – 21,308 miles
  • 2009 – 19,323 miles
  • 2008 – 17,947 miles
  • 2007 – 16,826 miles
  • 2006 – 15,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,939 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,939 miles (+357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    38,939 miles
    Test number
    122846112018
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass38,582 miles (+81)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    38,582 miles
    Test number
    707755037694
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass38,501 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    38,501 miles
    Test number
    561638533677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass38,290 miles (+400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,290 miles
    Test number
    640407988354
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass37,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    37,890 miles
    Test number
    988998852411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail37,890 miles (+706)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,890 miles
    Test number
    929745595869
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass37,184 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    37,184 miles
    Test number
    594239176242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass36,821 miles (+855)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    36,821 miles
    Test number
    325044007481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,966 miles (+1,144)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    35,966 miles
    Test number
    615154908140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,822 miles (+1,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,822 miles
    Test number
    288073894441
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass32,887 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,887 miles
    Test number
    337664519853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,307 miles
    Test number
    914221037072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  13. Fail31,307 miles (+1,480)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,307 miles
    Test number
    985695384494
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

  14. Pass29,827 miles (+1,591)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,827 miles
    Test number
    155903585188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  15. Pass28,236 miles (+1,682)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,236 miles
    Test number
    326226294185
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass26,554 miles (+1,308)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,554 miles
    Test number
    687469693136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNsr osr tyres getting low
    • NoteSmall nail in nsr tyre

  17. Pass25,246 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    25,246 miles
    Test number
    405863892131
    • 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)

  18. Pass23,150 miles (+1,842)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    23,150 miles
    Test number
    546323391112
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteInner front brake pads low
    • NoteO/s/f inner brake disc slightly pitted

  19. Pass21,308 miles (+1,985)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    21,308 miles
    Test number
    263810190134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded / pitted

  20. Pass19,323 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    19,323 miles
    Test number
    923114609214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,947 miles (+1,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    17,947 miles
    Test number
    452346788173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass16,826 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    16,826 miles
    Test number
    144450307211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,641 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    15,641 miles
    Test number
    141485106220
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V51 FHO

Does V51 FHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 FHO is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V51 FHO?
The MOT on V51 FHO is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 FHO done?
V51 FHO was recorded at 38,939 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 1,158 miles a year.
Has V51 FHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 FHO has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V51 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 V51 FHO find?
V51 FHO passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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