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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V667 ELFMOT history

V667 ELF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 149,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

V667 ELF green 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 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
149,856 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V667 ELF
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
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V667 ELF was last recorded at 149,856 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,849 miles · 15 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,856 miles
  • 2025 – 146,692 miles
  • 2024 – 143,546 miles
  • 2023 – 137,012 miles
  • 2022 – 128,836 miles
  • 2021 – 119,091 miles
  • 2020 – 107,217 miles
  • 2019 – 96,423 miles
  • 2018 – 91,877 miles
  • 2017 – 85,474 miles
  • 2016 – 78,082 miles
  • 2015 – 65,162 miles
  • 2014 – 59,758 miles
  • 2013 – 53,762 miles
  • 2012 – 47,977 miles
  • 2011 – 43,358 miles
  • 2010 – 37,360 miles
  • 2009 – 31,542 miles
  • 2008 – 31,535 miles
  • 2007 – 30,048 miles
  • 2006 – 27,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,856 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • O/s/f brake slightly binding

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,856 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    149,856 miles
    Test number
    156056095814
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail149,849 miles (+3,157)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,849 miles
    Test number
    679080559067
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,692 miles (+3,146)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,692 miles
    Test number
    297297628543
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,546 miles (+6,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    143,546 miles
    Test number
    709160719367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,012 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    232795548322
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail137,005 miles (+8,169)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,005 miles
    Test number
    299598649395
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,836 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,836 miles
    Test number
    447731033756
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe 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 Body Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail128,836 miles (+9,745)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,836 miles
    Test number
    460005255355
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe 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 Body Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,091 miles (+11,874)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,091 miles
    Test number
    235307441409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass107,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,217 miles
    Test number
    203939636449
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail107,217 miles (+10,794)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,217 miles
    Test number
    243399427645
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,423 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    620087272644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,367 miles (+4,490)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,367 miles
    Test number
    451623342224
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    288825441464
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slightly binding

  15. Fail91,877 miles (+6,403)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,877 miles
    Test number
    225271782314
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slightly binding

  16. Pass85,474 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,474 miles
    Test number
    739935156213
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slightly binding

  17. Fail85,474 miles (+7,392)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,474 miles
    Test number
    606099714907
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake slightly binding

  18. Pass78,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,082 miles
    Test number
    690335422318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

  19. Fail78,082 miles (+12,920)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,082 miles
    Test number
    257477129024
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread starting to wear on inner edge

  20. Pass65,162 miles (+5,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,162 miles
    Test number
    956483948077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

  21. Pass59,758 miles (+5,996)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,758 miles
    Test number
    617114314389
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner tread

  22. Pass53,762 miles (+5,785)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,762 miles
    Test number
    196502113343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,977 miles (+4,619)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    47,977 miles
    Test number
    565282612377
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  24. Pass43,358 miles (+5,998)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,358 miles
    Test number
    865185811393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,360 miles (+5,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,360 miles
    Test number
    684959080250
    • NoteRear brake discs rusting

  26. Pass31,542 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,542 miles
    Test number
    534531009329
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre looks low on pressure

  27. Fail31,542 miles (+7)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,542 miles
    Test number
    942271709331
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre looks low on pressure

  28. Pass31,535 miles (+1,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    31,535 miles
    Test number
    980641838351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass30,048 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,048 miles
    Test number
    130395397224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,960 miles
    Test number
    501652286274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V667 ELF

Does V667 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V667 ELF is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V667 ELF?
The MOT on V667 ELF is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V667 ELF done?
V667 ELF was recorded at 149,856 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 6,095 miles a year.
Has V667 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V667 ELF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V667 ELF 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 V667 ELF find?
V667 ELF passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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