Mazda logo

Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,800 cc

V653 GVUMOT history

V653 GVU is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 89,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V653 GVU black 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,514 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,927 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V653 GVU in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V653 GVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 GVU was last recorded at 89,514 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,565 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,949 miles
Average per year
2,927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,514 miles
  • 2025 – 87,565 miles
  • 2024 – 87,526 miles
  • 2023 – 86,971 miles
  • 2022 – 84,654 miles
  • 2020 – 82,276 miles
  • 2019 – 79,664 miles
  • 2018 – 78,290 miles
  • 2017 – 76,364 miles
  • 2016 – 69,476 miles
  • 2015 – 67,807 miles
  • 2014 – 64,955 miles
  • 2013 – 59,644 miles
  • 2012 – 53,521 miles
  • 2011 – 47,970 miles
  • 2010 – 43,220 miles
  • 2009 – 38,314 miles
  • 2007 – 37,091 miles
  • 2006 – 32,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,514 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe on o/s at front has slight corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,514 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,514 miles
    Test number
    144890865203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,565 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,565 miles
    Test number
    107323144713
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail87,526 miles (+114)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,526 miles
    Test number
    611360347397
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail87,412 miles (+441)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,412 miles
    Test number
    596255631749
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,971 miles (+2,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,971 miles
    Test number
    190764206740
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass84,654 miles (+1,695)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,654 miles
    Test number
    806128646256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,959 miles (+683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    82,959 miles
    Test number
    291205416756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    708557482947
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe on o/s at front has slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail82,276 miles (+2,612)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    738037469412
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe on o/s at front has slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass79,664 miles (+1,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,664 miles
    Test number
    142839512313
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass78,290 miles (+1,926)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,290 miles
    Test number
    312190053293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass76,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    950334543996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,364 miles (+6,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,364 miles
    Test number
    896173884558
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass69,476 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,476 miles
    Test number
    585122923047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail69,472 miles (+1,665)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,472 miles
    Test number
    921382495108
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass67,807 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,807 miles
    Test number
    917624455029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,955 miles (+5,311)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    517465144038
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass59,644 miles (+6,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,644 miles
    Test number
    105182553493
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass53,521 miles (+5,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,521 miles
    Test number
    136666742409
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail47,970 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    529349241054
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre cracking on side wall

  21. Pass47,970 miles (+4,750)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,970 miles
    Test number
    889579241014
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre cracking on side wall

  22. Pass43,220 miles (+4,906)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,220 miles
    Test number
    251023940017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass38,314 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,314 miles
    Test number
    333468859007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,091 miles (+4,341)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,091 miles
    Test number
    224737567258
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are rusting on the inner discs
    • NotePoor repair to the exhaust middle box has slight blow

  25. Pass32,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    274879486265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail32,750 miles3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    490399386281
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise full brake inspection due to front imbalance and poor park brake readings
    • NoteAdvise further investigation to noise on road test
    • NoteSlight wheel bearing rumble on road test but no noise or roughnes on mot test with wheels jacked up

Questions about V653 GVU

Does V653 GVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V653 GVU is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V653 GVU?
The MOT on V653 GVU is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V653 GVU done?
V653 GVU was recorded at 89,514 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,927 miles a year.
Has V653 GVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 GVU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on V653 GVU 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 V653 GVU find?
V653 GVU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all V653 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.