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Mazda B Series

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V673 ELFMOT history

V673 ELF is a red diesel Mazda B Series first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 145,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
145,566 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V673 ELF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V673 ELF was last recorded at 145,566 miles on 14 Jul 2025, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,159 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
3,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,566 miles
  • 2024 – 144,159 miles
  • 2023 – 143,092 miles
  • 2022 – 141,642 miles
  • 2021 – 141,023 miles
  • 2019 – 139,563 miles
  • 2018 – 138,347 miles
  • 2017 – 137,591 miles
  • 2016 – 135,638 miles
  • 2015 – 133,462 miles
  • 2014 – 129,354 miles
  • 2013 – 122,966 miles
  • 2012 – 119,320 miles
  • 2011 – 114,800 miles
  • 2010 – 104,698 miles
  • 2009 – 97,940 miles
  • 2008 – 89,792 miles
  • 2007 – 78,471 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,566 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front foot well corroded out side pre scribed area
  • AdvisoryOffside Front foot well corroded out side prescribed area
  • AdvisoryUnder side corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • N/s & o/s front foot wells corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,566 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    145,566 miles
    Test number
    897380605174
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foot well corroded out side pre scribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foot well corroded out side prescribed area
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  2. Fail145,566 miles (+1,407)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,566 miles
    Test number
    692591639891
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foot well corroded out side pre scribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foot well corroded out side prescribed area
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  3. Pass144,159 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,159 miles
    Test number
    349686177841
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front foot well corroded out side pre scribed area

  4. Fail144,159 miles (+1,067)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,159 miles
    Test number
    292222462531
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front foot well corroded out side pre scribed area

  5. Pass143,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    143,092 miles
    Test number
    724748158125
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f foot wells corroded

  6. Fail143,092 miles (+1,450)1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,092 miles
    Test number
    403488531343
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f & o/s/f foot wells corroded

  7. Pass141,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    141,642 miles
    Test number
    655794247478
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front foot wells corroded

  8. Fail141,642 miles (+619)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,642 miles
    Test number
    732119969087
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front foot wells corroded

  9. Pass141,023 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    141,023 miles
    Test number
    937148710387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front foot wells corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  10. Fail141,023 miles (+1,460)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,023 miles
    Test number
    405286671885
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working all 4 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front foot wells corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded

  11. Pass139,563 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,563 miles
    Test number
    427368369398
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front foot wells corroded

  12. Fail139,563 miles (+1,216)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,563 miles
    Test number
    708692775159
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front foot wells corroded

  13. Pass138,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    138,347 miles
    Test number
    148039438619
    • AdvisoryN/s/ & o/s front foot wells corrode outside prescribed area

  14. Fail138,347 miles (+756)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,347 miles
    Test number
    493081614585
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/ & o/s front foot wells corrode outside prescribed area

  15. Pass137,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    137,591 miles
    Test number
    410015011023
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front floors corroded outside prescribed area

  16. Fail137,591 miles (+1,953)1 dangerous5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,591 miles
    Test number
    311504755421
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded multiple (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front floors corroded outside prescribed area

  17. Pass135,638 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,638 miles
    Test number
    978934803865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foot well starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foot well starting to corrode

  18. Pass133,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    869524854117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,462 miles (+4,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    140119800215
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe broken (7.1.2)

  20. Pass129,354 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,354 miles
    Test number
    267468704336
    • NoteRear tyres worn on edges

  21. Fail129,354 miles (+6,388)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,354 miles
    Test number
    245838204345
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  22. Pass122,966 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    122,966 miles
    Test number
    405242803408
    • NoteBoth rear tyres at aprox 2-3mm tread

  23. Fail122,966 miles (+3,646)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,966 miles
    Test number
    419372903369
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres at aprox 2-3mm tread

  24. Pass119,320 miles (+4,520)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,320 miles
    Test number
    608080902326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail114,800 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,800 miles
    Test number
    189364401387
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass114,800 miles (+10,102)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,800 miles
    Test number
    707174401379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass104,698 miles (+6,758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,698 miles
    Test number
    344837470231
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass97,940 miles (+8,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,940 miles
    Test number
    813126809352
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass89,792 miles (+11,321)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    522338608399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass78,471 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    242407107308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail78,420 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,420 miles
    Test number
    620506707319
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about V673 ELF

Does V673 ELF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V673 ELF expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V673 ELF?
The MOT on V673 ELF expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V673 ELF done?
V673 ELF was recorded at 145,566 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2025, an average of 3,794 miles a year.
Has V673 ELF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V673 ELF has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V673 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 V673 ELF find?
V673 ELF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple; nearside front foot well corroded out side pre scribed area; offside front foot well corroded out side prescribed area, and 1 more.

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