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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V52 GSDMOT history

V52 GSD is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 37,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

V52 GSD gold 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 9 May 2027
Mileage
37,901 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 GSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 GSD was last recorded at 37,901 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,883 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
1,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,901 miles
  • 2025 – 36,223 miles
  • 2024 – 33,239 miles
  • 2023 – 32,515 miles
  • 2022 – 31,380 miles
  • 2021 – 30,002 miles
  • 2019 – 28,154 miles
  • 2018 – 27,823 miles
  • 2017 – 27,436 miles
  • 2016 – 27,043 miles
  • 2015 – 26,399 miles
  • 2014 – 26,031 miles
  • 2013 – 25,653 miles
  • 2012 – 24,805 miles
  • 2011 – 24,116 miles
  • 2010 – 23,781 miles
  • 2009 – 21,472 miles
  • 2008 – 20,784 miles
  • 2006 – 18,484 miles
  • 2005 – 16,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,901 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll over undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,901 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    37,901 miles
    Test number
    363010607914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll over undersealed

  2. Fail37,883 miles (+1,660)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,883 miles
    Test number
    275459760265
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll over undersealed

  3. Pass36,223 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,223 miles
    Test number
    535122693819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail36,187 miles (+2,948)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,187 miles
    Test number
    537032284037
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass33,239 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    961522028278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,515 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    32,515 miles
    Test number
    655473567370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,380 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    31,380 miles
    Test number
    927007767564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,002 miles (+1,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    30,002 miles
    Test number
    985991938984
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass28,154 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    28,154 miles
    Test number
    979164685036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,823 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    27,823 miles
    Test number
    619224892081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,436 miles (+393)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    27,436 miles
    Test number
    619949019020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,043 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    27,043 miles
    Test number
    927480610272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,399 miles (+368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    26,399 miles
    Test number
    706779425142
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear of n/s outer sill. slight corrosion rear of o/s outer sill.

  14. Pass26,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,031 miles
    Test number
    909947224189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,031 miles (+378)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,031 miles
    Test number
    776797324107
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  16. Pass25,653 miles (+848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    189983723121
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass24,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,805 miles
    Test number
    126935522193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,798 miles (+682)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,798 miles
    Test number
    246905822415
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass24,116 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,116 miles
    Test number
    125615921189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail24,093 miles (+312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,093 miles
    Test number
    237744821189
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass23,781 miles (+2,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,781 miles
    Test number
    522084520183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass21,472 miles (+688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,472 miles
    Test number
    704206399068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass20,784 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,784 miles
    Test number
    823022928181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,484 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,484 miles
    Test number
    571580876287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    16,128 miles
    Test number
    952330875277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 GSD

Does V52 GSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V52 GSD is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V52 GSD?
The MOT on V52 GSD is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V52 GSD done?
V52 GSD was recorded at 37,901 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 1,059 miles a year.
Has V52 GSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 GSD has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V52 GSD 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 GSD find?
V52 GSD passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill, and 5 more.

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