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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,999 cc

V649 DBDMOT history

V649 DBD is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V649 DBD blue 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
114,889 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V649 DBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V649 DBD was last recorded at 114,889 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 222 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2016: 99,063 miles, lower than 99,581 miles on 14 Apr 2016.

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
114,667 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
222 miles
Average per year
2,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,889 miles
  • 2025 – 114,667 miles
  • 2024 – 114,385 miles
  • 2022 – 113,112 miles
  • 2021 – 111,930 miles
  • 2019 – 109,069 miles
  • 2017 – 107,750 miles
  • 2016 – 99,063 miles
  • 2015 – 95,613 miles
  • 2014 – 89,119 miles
  • 2013 – 83,954 miles
  • 2012 – 79,108 miles
  • 2011 – 73,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,889 miles (+222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    114,889 miles
    Test number
    447913908881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,667 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,667 miles
    Test number
    226544978058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass114,385 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,385 miles
    Test number
    237860815662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,112 miles
    Test number
    128096563606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail113,112 miles (+1,182)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,112 miles
    Test number
    616049160768
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass111,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    111,930 miles
    Test number
    424918298584
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified

  7. Fail111,926 miles (+2,857)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    154349263447
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified

  8. Pass109,069 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    150549572181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass107,750 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    107,750 miles
    Test number
    165372982528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,748 miles (+3,129)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,748 miles
    Test number
    593071262555
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to misted lens (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to misted lens (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass104,619 miles (+72)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    104,619 miles
    Test number
    900190946374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail104,547 miles (+5,484)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,547 miles
    Test number
    503847372742
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass99,063 miles (-518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    99,063 miles
    Test number
    591003512657
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail99,581 miles (+3,968)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,581 miles
    Test number
    480621727230
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass95,613 miles (+6,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    735914505126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass89,119 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,119 miles
    Test number
    688083214138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,954 miles (+4,846)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    83,954 miles
    Test number
    266976903172
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass79,108 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    767500042197
    • NoteOil leaks from engine

  19. Fail79,104 miles (+6,081)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,104 miles
    Test number
    289090442488
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leaks from engine

  20. Pass73,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,023 miles
    Test number
    665711741194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V649 DBD

Does V649 DBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V649 DBD is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V649 DBD?
The MOT on V649 DBD is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V649 DBD done?
V649 DBD was recorded at 114,889 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,726 miles a year.
Has V649 DBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V649 DBD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V649 DBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V649 DBD find?
V649 DBD passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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