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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V68 WUBMOT history

V68 WUB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 56,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.

V68 WUB red 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 30 Jun 2024
Mileage
56,233 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 WUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 WUB was last recorded at 56,233 miles on 23 Jun 2023, 3,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,219 miles · 1 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,014 miles
Average per year
1,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 56,233 miles
  • 2022 – 53,219 miles
  • 2021 – 45,944 miles
  • 2020 – 40,096 miles
  • 2016 – 39,995 miles
  • 2015 – 39,746 miles
  • 2013 – 39,569 miles
  • 2012 – 38,912 miles
  • 2011 – 37,537 miles
  • 2010 – 36,525 miles
  • 2009 – 33,343 miles
  • 2007 – 30,725 miles
  • 2006 – 28,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,233 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silener (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/r of sill but not in prescribed area

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,233 miles
    Test number
    890124235455
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silener (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/r of sill but not in prescribed area

  2. Fail56,233 miles (+3,014)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,233 miles
    Test number
    110083819601
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silener (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/r of sill but not in prescribed area

  3. Pass53,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    663344212715
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail53,219 miles (+7,275)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,219 miles
    Test number
    290832297877
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass45,944 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,944 miles
    Test number
    802994686406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,943 miles (+5,847)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    654963774278
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass40,096 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    40,096 miles
    Test number
    476348716820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail40,094 miles (+99)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    908966492478
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass39,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    439326348729
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are badly perishing

  10. Fail39,995 miles (+249)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    904363638549
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are badly perishing

  11. Pass39,746 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    39,746 miles
    Test number
    765813905170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,569 miles (+657)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,569 miles
    Test number
    845675703346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,912 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,912 miles
    Test number
    856063602345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,537 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,537 miles
    Test number
    546591471200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,525 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,525 miles
    Test number
    213670740091
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSF tyre excessively perished but not to cords. Requires replacement

  16. Fail36,523 miles (+3,180)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,523 miles
    Test number
    293859630034
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOSF tyre excessively perished but not to cords. Requires replacement

  17. Pass33,343 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    161437449423
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear brakepads wearing thin
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn
    • NoteUnable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

  18. Fail33,343 miles (+2,618)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,343 miles
    Test number
    270484149009
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteRear brakepads wearing thin
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn
    • NoteUnable to check under vehicle properly due to plastic covers

  19. Pass30,725 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,725 miles
    Test number
    902561447268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    28,024 miles
    Test number
    331696426239
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Questions about V68 WUB

Does V68 WUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 WUB expired on 30 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 WUB?
The MOT on V68 WUB expired on 30 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 WUB done?
V68 WUB was recorded at 56,233 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 1,673 miles a year.
Has V68 WUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 WUB has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V68 WUB 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 V68 WUB find?
V68 WUB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silener; corrosion on o/s/r of sill but not in prescribed area.

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