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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V5 PATMOT history

V5 PAT is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 52,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

V5 PAT 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 29 Aug 2025
Mileage
52,440 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 PAT
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 PAT was last recorded at 52,440 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,437 miles · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 52,440 miles
  • 2023 – 52,379 miles
  • 2022 – 52,319 miles
  • 2020 – 52,301 miles
  • 2019 – 52,000 miles
  • 2018 – 51,577 miles
  • 2017 – 51,382 miles
  • 2016 – 51,120 miles
  • 2015 – 50,857 miles
  • 2014 – 50,581 miles
  • 2013 – 50,021 miles
  • 2011 – 49,350 miles
  • 2010 – 48,895 miles
  • 2009 – 47,698 miles
  • 2008 – 44,426 miles
  • 2007 – 40,802 miles
  • 2006 – 36,302 miles
  • 2005 – 30,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,440 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames and suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Front Upper coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and lower arms nearside and offside. Also rear upper and lower arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass52,440 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    52,440 miles
    Test number
    394655178680
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded

  2. Fail52,437 miles (+58)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    256995249902
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded

  3. Pass52,379 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    649850762036
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  4. Fail52,379 miles (+60)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,379 miles
    Test number
    814887381152
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  5. Pass52,319 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    781599185555
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail/spring mountings/both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail52,319 miles (+18)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,319 miles
    Test number
    542602796708
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure Rubber mountings /both sides (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower/both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis rail/spring mountings/both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass52,301 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    866388378748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and lower arms nearside and offside. Also rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail52,301 miles (+301)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,301 miles
    Test number
    898579550246
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and lower arms nearside and offside. Also rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear sub frames. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass52,000 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,000 miles
    Test number
    872610072632
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around sub frame and suspension mountings (front and rear of vehicle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames corroded.Also front and rear suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, nail in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Fail51,998 miles (+421)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,998 miles
    Test number
    686859383994
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Over rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Around sub frame and suspension mountings (front and rear of vehicle) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear sub frames corroded.Also front and rear suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, nail in tyre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both nearside and offside. (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass51,577 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    773597484798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail51,567 miles (+185)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,567 miles
    Test number
    420360467796
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass51,382 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,382 miles
    Test number
    375751834254
    • AdvisoryComponents on the underside of the car are very rusty

  14. Fail51,368 miles (+248)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,368 miles
    Test number
    774972604165
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryComponents on the underside of the car are very rusty

  15. Pass51,120 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,120 miles
    Test number
    939318898338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail51,117 miles (+260)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,117 miles
    Test number
    453974753128
    • DangerousCentre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass50,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    578956355106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,857 miles (+276)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,857 miles
    Test number
    728626155130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass50,581 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,581 miles
    Test number
    216120764450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,578 miles (+557)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,578 miles
    Test number
    385396854180
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass50,021 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,021 miles
    Test number
    267457773170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,994 miles (+644)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,994 miles
    Test number
    409569963100
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass49,350 miles (+455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,350 miles
    Test number
    196938331234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass48,895 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,895 miles
    Test number
    840330740216
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail48,890 miles (+1,192)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    272779830292
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are corroded

  26. Pass47,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    890470669234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail47,698 miles (+3,272)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    270550669240
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass44,426 miles (+3,624)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,426 miles
    Test number
    393172248487
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  29. Pass40,802 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,802 miles
    Test number
    584668927285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,302 miles (+5,444)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,302 miles
    Test number
    862197736263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass30,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    30,858 miles
    Test number
    500507335206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 PAT

Does V5 PAT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 PAT expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 PAT?
The MOT on V5 PAT expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 PAT done?
V5 PAT was recorded at 52,440 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 1,135 miles a year.
Has V5 PAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 PAT has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V5 PAT 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 V5 PAT find?
V5 PAT passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded.

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