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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V691 NUAMOT history

V691 NUA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 88,698 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

V691 NUA 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 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
88,698 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V691 NUA
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 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V691 NUA was last recorded at 88,698 miles on 19 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2024: 84,223 miles, lower than 84,227 miles on 18 Apr 2024.

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
88,698 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,698 miles
  • 2024 – 84,223 miles
  • 2023 – 82,340 miles
  • 2022 – 81,631 miles
  • 2021 – 80,960 miles
  • 2020 – 80,447 miles
  • 2018 – 80,332 miles
  • 2017 – 79,335 miles
  • 2015 – 79,230 miles
  • 2013 – 78,142 miles
  • 2012 – 74,452 miles
  • 2011 – 68,757 miles
  • 2010 – 65,291 miles
  • 2009 – 61,875 miles
  • 2008 – 57,360 miles
  • 2007 – 53,604 miles
  • 2006 – 49,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,698 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,698 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    235465452558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,698 miles (+4,475)3 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    513514953561
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,223 miles (-4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,223 miles
    Test number
    147388156836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail84,227 miles (+1,887)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    854019342022
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass82,340 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    82,340 miles
    Test number
    857036502279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,631 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    178294405370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,960 miles (+513)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,960 miles
    Test number
    717097178689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,447 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    538682294300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,332 miles (+997)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,332 miles
    Test number
    800782968871
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass79,335 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,335 miles
    Test number
    971006174557
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Fail79,230 miles (+1,088)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,230 miles
    Test number
    800597845235
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryAll steering and suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing not checked for roughness
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Pass78,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    315786133191
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail78,142 miles (+3,690)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    699884533193
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass74,452 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    74,452 miles
    Test number
    928821932198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    189809221132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,757 miles (+3,466)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,757 miles
    Test number
    918209321115
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    662822430171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,291 miles (+3,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    621091030187
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass61,875 miles (+4,515)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,875 miles
    Test number
    582771839116
    • NoteOs rear disc slightly corroded

  20. Pass57,360 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,360 miles
    Test number
    233540638439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    232784317456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,604 miles (+4,206)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    932794217121
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass49,398 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    234675426461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,394 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,394 miles
    Test number
    160834426143
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V691 NUA

Does V691 NUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V691 NUA expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V691 NUA?
The MOT on V691 NUA expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V691 NUA done?
V691 NUA was recorded at 88,698 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 2,055 miles a year.
Has V691 NUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V691 NUA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V691 NUA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V691 NUA find?
V691 NUA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.

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