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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V646 HBKMOT history

V646 HBK is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,001 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2022.

V646 HBK blue 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 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
102,001 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V646 HBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V646 HBK was last recorded at 102,001 miles on 14 Apr 2022, 5,317 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2021: 96,684 miles, lower than 98,626 miles on 12 Apr 2021.

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
96,684 miles · 20 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
5,317 miles
Average per year
4,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 102,001 miles
  • 2021 – 96,684 miles
  • 2019 – 95,837 miles
  • 2017 – 86,508 miles
  • 2016 – 76,065 miles
  • 2015 – 73,148 miles
  • 2014 – 70,776 miles
  • 2013 – 67,313 miles
  • 2012 – 62,458 miles
  • 2011 – 57,088 miles
  • 2010 – 55,311 miles
  • 2009 – 52,804 miles
  • 2008 – 49,323 miles
  • 2007 – 44,401 miles
  • 2006 – 37,106 miles
  • 2005 – 28,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,001 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDrivers seat is fixed and not adjustable

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Drivers seat is a fixed position

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,001 miles (+5,317)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,001 miles
    Test number
    429417286494
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat is fixed and not adjustable

  2. Pass96,684 miles (-1,942)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    96,684 miles
    Test number
    848204971346
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat is a fixed position

  3. Fail98,626 miles (+2,789)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,626 miles
    Test number
    531228733969
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat is a fixed position

  4. Pass95,837 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,837 miles
    Test number
    665917898032
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail95,837 miles (+9,329)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,837 miles
    Test number
    560962962058
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass86,508 miles (+10,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    86,508 miles
    Test number
    385780359374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  7. Pass76,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    121624850616
    • AdvisoryFront brake application CLOSE TO FAILURE

  8. Fail76,065 miles (+183)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    647315616047
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake application CLOSE TO FAILURE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve excessively deteriorated

  9. Fail75,882 miles (+2,734)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,882 miles
    Test number
    123452912618
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • 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)

  10. Pass73,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    376750229416
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail73,148 miles (+2,372)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    162249277448
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass70,776 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,776 miles
    Test number
    209146024312
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail70,766 miles (+3,453)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,766 miles
    Test number
    387655224383
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass67,313 miles (+4,855)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    67,313 miles
    Test number
    789584523371
    • NoteBoth front brakes slightly binding
    • NoteSlight damage front numberplate

  15. Pass62,458 miles (+5,370)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,458 miles
    Test number
    586223202389
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system slightly deteriorated
    • NoteGeneral corrosion across rear suspension components
    • NoteRear number plate has characters spaced close to legal requirments

  16. Pass57,088 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,088 miles
    Test number
    636923791213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail57,086 miles (+1,775)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,086 miles
    Test number
    199412791249
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass55,311 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,311 miles
    Test number
    101245790238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,804 miles (+3,481)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,804 miles
    Test number
    420350509415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,323 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    522940698238
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished slightly
    • NoteSlight catalyst damage and rattle

  21. Fail49,323 miles (+4,922)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,323 miles
    Test number
    970660098261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished slightly
    • NoteSlight catalyst damage and rattle

  22. Pass44,401 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,401 miles
    Test number
    692079887215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,106 miles (+8,228)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,106 miles
    Test number
    244937696211
    • 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)
    • NoteLong handbrake lever travel

  24. Pass28,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    28,878 miles
    Test number
    800218495250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V646 HBK

Does V646 HBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V646 HBK expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V646 HBK?
The MOT on V646 HBK expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V646 HBK done?
V646 HBK was recorded at 102,001 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2022, an average of 4,440 miles a year.
Has V646 HBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V646 HBK has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V646 HBK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V646 HBK find?
V646 HBK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; drivers seat is fixed and not adjustable.

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