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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V56 DEMMOT history

V56 DEM is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 85,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

V56 DEM black 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,439 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V56 DEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V56 DEM was last recorded at 85,439 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2010: 56,209 miles, lower than 82,869 miles on 24 Oct 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,120 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,319 miles
Average per year
2,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,439 miles
  • 2024 – 84,120 miles
  • 2023 – 82,790 miles
  • 2022 – 80,951 miles
  • 2021 – 79,154 miles
  • 2020 – 77,259 miles
  • 2019 – 76,496 miles
  • 2018 – 74,610 miles
  • 2017 – 72,831 miles
  • 2016 – 70,695 miles
  • 2015 – 68,324 miles
  • 2014 – 66,879 miles
  • 2013 – 65,347 miles
  • 2012 – 62,779 miles
  • 2011 – 60,267 miles
  • 2010 – 56,209 miles
  • 2009 – 82,869 miles
  • 2008 – 50,336 miles
  • 2007 – 47,713 miles
  • 2006 – 43,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,439 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension And Underbody Rusty.

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.

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear pads getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,439 miles (+1,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,439 miles
    Test number
    375090518198
    • AdvisorySuspension And Underbody Rusty.

  2. Pass84,120 miles (+1,330)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,120 miles
    Test number
    841249761093
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension And Underbody Rusty,

  3. Pass82,790 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,790 miles
    Test number
    106199426411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,951 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    80,951 miles
    Test number
    404831788016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,154 miles (+1,895)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,154 miles
    Test number
    473310919636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,259 miles (+763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,259 miles
    Test number
    664972630212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,496 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    288016688621
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Fail76,495 miles (+1,885)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    407596226508
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing, (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  9. Pass74,610 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,610 miles
    Test number
    709624574392
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  10. Fail74,609 miles (+1,778)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,609 miles
    Test number
    896750088326
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working replaced 501 capless bulb (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear pads getting low

  11. Pass72,831 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,831 miles
    Test number
    230527886137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,695 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    70,695 miles
    Test number
    920328251642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,324 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    68,324 miles
    Test number
    686965483777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,879 miles
    Test number
    478694514413
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail66,879 miles (+1,532)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,879 miles
    Test number
    409395004350
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Pass65,347 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,347 miles
    Test number
    808676103388
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail65,347 miles (+2,568)2 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,347 miles
    Test number
    946101603321
    • FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding

  18. Pass62,779 miles (+2,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,779 miles
    Test number
    966977882220
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass60,267 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,267 miles
    Test number
    448165691231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,209 miles (-26,660)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    56,209 miles
    Test number
    350246090458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,869 miles (+32,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    271227099216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,336 miles (+2,623)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,336 miles
    Test number
    881569098257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,713 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    533740807328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    940287876265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V56 DEM

Does V56 DEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V56 DEM is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V56 DEM?
The MOT on V56 DEM is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V56 DEM done?
V56 DEM was recorded at 85,439 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,189 miles a year.
Has V56 DEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V56 DEM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on V56 DEM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V56 DEM find?
V56 DEM passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: suspension and underbody rusty..

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