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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V52 FYSMOT history

V52 FYS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 74,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

V52 FYS silver 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 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
74,511 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 FYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 FYS was last recorded at 74,511 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,743 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,768 miles
Average per year
2,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,511 miles
  • 2025 – 72,743 miles
  • 2024 – 71,747 miles
  • 2023 – 71,148 miles
  • 2022 – 70,056 miles
  • 2021 – 68,899 miles
  • 2020 – 68,079 miles
  • 2019 – 67,255 miles
  • 2018 – 66,148 miles
  • 2017 – 65,495 miles
  • 2016 – 64,330 miles
  • 2015 – 62,792 miles
  • 2014 – 61,980 miles
  • 2013 – 59,816 miles
  • 2012 – 56,424 miles
  • 2011 – 54,614 miles
  • 2010 – 48,125 miles
  • 2009 – 44,238 miles
  • 2008 – 41,062 miles
  • 2007 – 36,815 miles
  • 2006 – 28,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,511 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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,511 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    74,511 miles
    Test number
    746266021051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    563000783491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail72,743 miles (+996)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,743 miles
    Test number
    659073806239
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass71,747 miles (+599)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,747 miles
    Test number
    654824811933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass71,148 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,148 miles
    Test number
    301980135237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass70,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    889421777801
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail70,056 miles (+124)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,056 miles
    Test number
    460870661312
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail69,932 miles (+1,033)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,932 miles
    Test number
    384636567039
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass68,899 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    638901155318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail68,899 miles (+28)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,899 miles
    Test number
    505444750879
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail68,871 miles (+792)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,871 miles
    Test number
    992995377877
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass68,079 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    109059015756
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

  13. Fail68,073 miles (+818)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,073 miles
    Test number
    516093339162
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering bottle colour doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

  14. Pass67,255 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    67,255 miles
    Test number
    589394276924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,148 miles (+653)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,148 miles
    Test number
    393118296631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    65,495 miles
    Test number
    583826888853
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDriver's view to os & ns restricted
    • AdvisoryOsf suspension drop link damaged

  17. Fail65,487 miles (+1,157)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,487 miles
    Test number
    217940153545
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' 2 , ns and centre (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryDriver's view to os & ns restricted
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded at rear
    • AdvisoryOsf suspension drop link damaged

  18. Pass64,330 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,330 miles
    Test number
    951146296076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,792 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,792 miles
    Test number
    515546025065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,980 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,980 miles
    Test number
    187457524427
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass61,980 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,980 miles
    Test number
    997527324093
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass59,816 miles (+3,392)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,816 miles
    Test number
    157763123050
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe coated in underseal
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  23. Pass56,424 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,424 miles
    Test number
    206937312021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,614 miles (+6,489)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,614 miles
    Test number
    795949911099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,125 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,125 miles
    Test number
    832377920005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,238 miles (+3,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    44,238 miles
    Test number
    710885319042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  27. Pass41,062 miles (+4,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,062 miles
    Test number
    772766828063
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass36,815 miles (+8,424)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,815 miles
    Test number
    184796027440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,391 miles
    Test number
    183406866082
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V52 FYS

Does V52 FYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 FYS is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V52 FYS?
The MOT on V52 FYS is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V52 FYS done?
V52 FYS was recorded at 74,511 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,322 miles a year.
Has V52 FYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 FYS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V52 FYS 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 V52 FYS find?
V52 FYS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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