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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,830 cc

V631 PDVMOT history

V631 PDV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 119,152 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

V631 PDV red 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 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,152 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V631 PDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,830 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V631 PDV was last recorded at 119,152 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2010: 67,278 miles, lower than 67,672 miles on 19 Feb 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
119,150 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,152 miles
  • 2025 – 115,817 miles
  • 2021 – 110,467 miles
  • 2020 – 108,481 miles
  • 2019 – 102,708 miles
  • 2018 – 98,453 miles
  • 2017 – 95,645 miles
  • 2016 – 89,990 miles
  • 2015 – 85,283 miles
  • 2014 – 78,856 miles
  • 2013 – 77,283 miles
  • 2012 – 74,484 miles
  • 2011 – 71,569 miles
  • 2010 – 67,282 miles
  • 2009 – 67,672 miles
  • 2008 – 56,748 miles
  • 2007 – 50,967 miles
  • 2006 – 48,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,152 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • General surface corrosion underside

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 lower wishbone arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,152 miles (+2)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    168586116998
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail119,150 miles (+3,333)2 dangerous3 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,150 miles
    Test number
    543075868222
    • DangerousNearside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative belt missing (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and side wall cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass115,817 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    115,817 miles
    Test number
    174849167966
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 lower wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail115,817 miles (+5,350)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,817 miles
    Test number
    403378391088
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower sill/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor to sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorpan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 2 lower wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass110,467 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    118966294619
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside

  6. Fail110,467 miles (+1,986)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,467 miles
    Test number
    387601338560
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside

  7. Pass108,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    885566210500
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside

  8. Fail108,481 miles (+5,773)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    676921388666
    • Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside

  9. Pass102,708 miles (+31)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    207715810483
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside

  10. Fail102,677 miles (+4,224)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,677 miles
    Test number
    128419408027
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside rear outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside

  11. Pass98,453 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    567993987069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside

  12. Fail98,453 miles (+2,808)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    190883568853
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion underside

  13. Pass95,645 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    963653302687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  14. Fail95,645 miles (+5,655)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,645 miles
    Test number
    984892392356
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  15. Pass89,990 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,990 miles
    Test number
    150079075442
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  16. Fail89,989 miles (+4,706)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,989 miles
    Test number
    697521491574
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  17. Pass85,283 miles (+6,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    648794485009
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail78,856 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    707534984089
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass78,856 miles (+1,573)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,856 miles
    Test number
    795464584046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,283 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    155582773496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,484 miles (+2,915)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,484 miles
    Test number
    497748082023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear exhaust box broken up inside ( noisey )

  22. Pass71,569 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    276787761025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroided / rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder body / chassis corroided

  23. Fail71,569 miles (+4,287)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,569 miles
    Test number
    999821961091
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroided / rusty
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder body / chassis corroided

  24. Pass67,282 miles (+4)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,282 miles
    Test number
    714807440009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on the edge

  25. Fail67,278 miles (-394)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,278 miles
    Test number
    612933840055
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on the edge

  26. Pass67,672 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    660870659087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,624 miles (+5,876)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,624 miles
    Test number
    871039949055
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass56,748 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,748 miles
    Test number
    552009548006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail56,745 miles (+5,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,745 miles
    Test number
    783384848085
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  30. Pass50,967 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    172533847086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass48,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,848 miles
    Test number
    611624496135
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Questions about V631 PDV

Does V631 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V631 PDV is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V631 PDV?
The MOT on V631 PDV is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V631 PDV done?
V631 PDV was recorded at 119,152 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,505 miles a year.
Has V631 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V631 PDV has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V631 PDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V631 PDV find?
V631 PDV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 3 more.

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