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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V64 OCAMOT history

V64 OCA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 77,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2024.

V64 OCA 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 15 Dec 2023
Mileage
77,848 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V64 OCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V64 OCA was last recorded at 77,848 miles on 23 Feb 2024, 1,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2016: 74,504 miles, lower than 74,531 miles on 21 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
76,170 miles · 16 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1,678 miles
Average per year
3,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 77,848 miles
  • 2022 – 76,170 miles
  • 2021 – 74,708 miles
  • 2016 – 74,504 miles
  • 2015 – 74,139 miles
  • 2013 – 70,752 miles
  • 2011 – 66,552 miles
  • 2010 – 59,742 miles
  • 2009 – 55,108 miles
  • 2008 – 43,045 miles
  • 2007 – 31,687 miles
  • 2006 – 20,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,848 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,848 miles (+1,678)2 dangerous14 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    762275055757
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass76,170 miles (+1,462)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    974351211188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass74,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    656669094023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail74,708 miles (+204)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,708 miles
    Test number
    670659974412
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong way (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  5. Pass74,504 miles (-27)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,504 miles
    Test number
    184775122960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,531 miles (+392)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,531 miles
    Test number
    525097802112
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  7. Pass74,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,139 miles
    Test number
    839023515103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    796004314127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,752 miles
    Test number
    738406113113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,752 miles (+4,200)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,752 miles
    Test number
    609558303197
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • 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)

  11. Pass66,552 miles (+6,810)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    148153381215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass59,742 miles (+4,634)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,742 miles
    Test number
    192635780238
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc ex corroded

  13. Pass55,108 miles (+12,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,108 miles
    Test number
    904097389225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass43,045 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,045 miles
    Test number
    344834968212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,032 miles (+11,345)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,032 miles
    Test number
    510159558201
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass31,687 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    314186887471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,470 miles (+10,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,470 miles
    Test number
    702604827080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,836 miles
    Test number
    381576626057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V64 OCA

Does V64 OCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V64 OCA expired on 15 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V64 OCA?
The MOT on V64 OCA expired on 15 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V64 OCA done?
V64 OCA was recorded at 77,848 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2024, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
Has V64 OCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V64 OCA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V64 OCA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V64 OCA find?
V64 OCA failed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 14 major defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; all position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, and 21 more.

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