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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V57 GCFMOT history

V57 GCF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 154,145 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

V57 GCF 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
154,145 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V57 GCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V57 GCF was last recorded at 154,145 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,967 miles · 11 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
4,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,145 miles
  • 2025 – 134,660 miles
  • 2024 – 134,014 miles
  • 2023 – 133,854 miles
  • 2022 – 133,822 miles
  • 2020 – 133,762 miles
  • 2019 – 133,634 miles
  • 2018 – 132,817 miles
  • 2017 – 132,621 miles
  • 2016 – 131,055 miles
  • 2015 – 127,909 miles
  • 2014 – 119,746 miles
  • 2013 – 109,199 miles
  • 2012 – 97,779 miles
  • 2011 – 85,746 miles
  • 2010 – 76,675 miles
  • 2009 – 69,835 miles
  • 2008 – 67,947 miles
  • 2007 – 64,818 miles
  • 2006 – 62,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,145 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass154,145 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    766051793808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail153,967 miles (+19,307)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,967 miles
    Test number
    708360397937
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking Brake - No Reserve Travel - Requires Adjustment
  3. Pass134,660 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,660 miles
    Test number
    806089035715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,014 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    134,014 miles
    Test number
    343158902856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,854 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    133,854 miles
    Test number
    394580724444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass133,822 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    642285766161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,762 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    133,762 miles
    Test number
    341598825432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass133,634 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    133,634 miles
    Test number
    611575186024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,817 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,817 miles
    Test number
    201942699758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,621 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,621 miles
    Test number
    975548770639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,055 miles (+3,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    131,055 miles
    Test number
    447056268028
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass127,909 miles (+8,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,909 miles
    Test number
    509969195061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  13. Pass119,746 miles (+10,547)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,746 miles
    Test number
    615628294043
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel rims have damage on the inner edges
    • NoteLight corrosion in sill ends,all brake discs, rear cross member and exhaust
  14. Pass109,199 miles (+11,420)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    797914013180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth sides front, upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished
    • NoteRear ends of both outer sills have some corrosion
  15. Pass97,779 miles (+12,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,779 miles
    Test number
    487057412185
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass85,746 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,746 miles
    Test number
    528834301152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome light corrosion to both sides outer sills
  17. Fail85,746 miles (+9,071)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,746 miles
    Test number
    715904601120
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSome light corrosion to both sides outer sills
  18. Pass76,675 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,675 miles
    Test number
    484922000162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass69,835 miles (+1,888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,835 miles
    Test number
    340338499005
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass67,947 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    261617118401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,818 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,818 miles
    Test number
    744628017195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,016 miles
    Test number
    933094326180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V57 GCF

Does V57 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V57 GCF is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V57 GCF?
The MOT on V57 GCF is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V57 GCF done?
V57 GCF was recorded at 154,145 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
Has V57 GCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V57 GCF has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on V57 GCF 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 V57 GCF find?
V57 GCF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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