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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V52 MTMMOT history

V52 MTM is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

V52 MTM green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
102,482 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V52 MTM
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
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V52 MTM was last recorded at 102,482 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,461 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,482 miles
  • 2024 – 102,293 miles
  • 2023 – 102,265 miles
  • 2022 – 101,971 miles
  • 2021 – 98,732 miles
  • 2020 – 96,846 miles
  • 2019 – 96,078 miles
  • 2018 – 95,825 miles
  • 2017 – 95,813 miles
  • 2014 – 95,048 miles
  • 2013 – 89,108 miles
  • 2011 – 81,670 miles
  • 2010 – 75,890 miles
  • 2009 – 67,025 miles
  • 2008 – 50,794 miles
  • 2007 – 47,189 miles
  • 2005 – 35,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,482 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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,482 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,482 miles
    Test number
    740546731023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail102,461 miles (+168)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    979513710152
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass102,293 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    150050946112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle signs corrosion

  4. Fail102,265 miles (+294)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,265 miles
    Test number
    247648621671
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of car corroded

  5. Pass101,971 miles (+3,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,971 miles
    Test number
    971677841257
    • AdvisoryEmissions limits just met
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pads getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle/suspensions have corrosion

  6. Pass98,732 miles (+1,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    506828084074
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,846 miles (+768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,846 miles
    Test number
    232593480899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    96,078 miles
    Test number
    930187694544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,078 miles (+253)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,078 miles
    Test number
    956578015181
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass95,825 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,825 miles
    Test number
    201221808703
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass95,813 miles (+18)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,813 miles
    Test number
    887283754385
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail95,795 miles (+747)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    977997683263
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass95,048 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    95,048 miles
    Test number
    309109494131
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail95,048 miles (+5,940)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,048 miles
    Test number
    516235794125
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass89,108 miles (+2)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    89,108 miles
    Test number
    996281973170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBrake discs heavily corroded recommend attention
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteSuspension components and underside heavily corroded
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  16. Fail89,106 miles (+7,436)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,106 miles
    Test number
    578909363105
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll suspension parts and undersides of surface corrosion
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished tyre wall

  17. Pass81,670 miles (+19)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    81,670 miles
    Test number
    766817881259
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail81,651 miles (+5,761)6 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,651 miles
    Test number
    877655881201
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs corroded

  19. Pass75,890 miles (+198)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,890 miles
    Test number
    193283710301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,692 miles (+8,667)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,692 miles
    Test number
    774112200372
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass67,025 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    293895849313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail67,023 miles (+16,229)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,023 miles
    Test number
    570944149388
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass50,794 miles (+3,605)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,794 miles
    Test number
    343662678164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,189 miles (+654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    462415767118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail46,535 miles (+11,514)7 failures4 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,535 miles
    Test number
    381128457117
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
    • NoteBoth rear chassis legs damaged
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cuts to their treads
    • NoteFront chassis legs corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on edges and low
    • NoteRear no. plate poor
    • NoteRear suspension corroded
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  26. Pass35,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    35,021 miles
    Test number
    100526645304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V52 MTM

Does V52 MTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V52 MTM expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V52 MTM?
The MOT on V52 MTM expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V52 MTM done?
V52 MTM was recorded at 102,482 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 3,491 miles a year.
Has V52 MTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V52 MTM has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V52 MTM 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 MTM find?
V52 MTM passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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