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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V640 SOCMOT history

V640 SOC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2025.

V640 SOC green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Apr 2026
Mileage
143,607 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V640 SOC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V640 SOC was last recorded at 143,607 miles on 24 Apr 2025, 2,705 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,902 miles · 1 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,705 miles
Average per year
4,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,607 miles
  • 2024 – 140,902 miles
  • 2023 – 130,371 miles
  • 2022 – 120,200 miles
  • 2021 – 119,819 miles
  • 2019 – 119,533 miles
  • 2018 – 118,941 miles
  • 2017 – 118,304 miles
  • 2016 – 117,447 miles
  • 2015 – 116,280 miles
  • 2014 – 112,786 miles
  • 2013 – 107,285 miles
  • 2012 – 100,711 miles
  • 2011 – 94,660 miles
  • 2010 – 87,966 miles
  • 2009 – 80,010 miles
  • 2008 – 71,642 miles
  • 2007 – 65,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,607 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,607 miles (+2,705)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    143,607 miles
    Test number
    339511807623
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,902 miles (+48)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,902 miles
    Test number
    390209465323
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front and offside front areas corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear and nearside rear outer sill areas corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,854 miles (+10,483)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,854 miles
    Test number
    338087007631
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete exhaust system rotten and various leaks - front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end modification unsafe split pin missing from castle nut (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front suspension lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive several engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive heavy rusting on rear of both front wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on front chassis - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,371 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,371 miles
    Test number
    699195892747
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail130,371 miles (+10,171)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,371 miles
    Test number
    346010035246
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,200 miles (+381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,200 miles
    Test number
    522703281176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass119,819 miles (+286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,819 miles
    Test number
    323575199914
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system staring to deteriorated

  8. Pass119,533 miles (+592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,533 miles
    Test number
    378085656598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass118,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    118,941 miles
    Test number
    546722641449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail118,941 miles (+637)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,941 miles
    Test number
    146604125087
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,304 miles (+857)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    118,304 miles
    Test number
    920126488882
    • AdvisoryBOTH CENTER CHASSIS'S ARE BENT
    • AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED AT REAR
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS A SMALL CUT IN IT
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass117,447 miles (+1,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    117,447 miles
    Test number
    776893065546
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass116,280 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,280 miles
    Test number
    208164485406
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Fail116,249 miles (+3,463)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,249 miles
    Test number
    539372125034
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak.

  15. Pass112,786 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,786 miles
    Test number
    278148804097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

  16. Fail112,783 miles (+5,498)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,783 miles
    Test number
    216067704056
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass107,285 miles (+6,574)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    107,285 miles
    Test number
    927548003020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass100,711 miles (+6,051)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    100,711 miles
    Test number
    656718512032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,660 miles
    Test number
    987444211064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail94,658 miles (+6,692)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,658 miles
    Test number
    256714311048
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass87,966 miles (+7,956)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    87,966 miles
    Test number
    721498810066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,010 miles (+8,368)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,010 miles
    Test number
    822383529073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,642 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    592038728033
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake + clutch pedal anti-devices worn
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  24. Pass71,642 miles (+6,605)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    71,642 miles
    Test number
    894018028099
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake + clutch pedal anti-devices worn
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  25. Pass65,037 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    752682737025
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteHandbrake almost at max travel

Questions about V640 SOC

Does V640 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V640 SOC expired on 23 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V640 SOC?
The MOT on V640 SOC expired on 23 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V640 SOC done?
V640 SOC was recorded at 143,607 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2025, an average of 4,311 miles a year.
Has V640 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V640 SOC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V640 SOC 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 V640 SOC find?
V640 SOC passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 3 more.

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