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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,597 cc

V696 MUBMOT history

V696 MUB is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

V696 MUB silver 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,438 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 MUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 MUB was last recorded at 92,438 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,836 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,602 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,836 miles
Average per year
3,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,438 miles
  • 2025 – 88,602 miles
  • 2024 – 82,378 miles
  • 2023 – 79,339 miles
  • 2022 – 75,268 miles
  • 2021 – 68,049 miles
  • 2020 – 61,447 miles
  • 2012 – 59,772 miles
  • 2011 – 56,059 miles
  • 2010 – 52,037 miles
  • 2009 – 46,287 miles
  • 2008 – 41,554 miles
  • 2007 – 35,446 miles
  • 2006 – 29,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,438 miles
  • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVELRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT - BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS / FRONT CHASSIS LEGS AND BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass92,438 miles (+3,836)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,438 miles
    Test number
    380814533300
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONT - BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SILLS / FRONT CHASSIS LEGS AND BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass88,602 miles (+3,989)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,602 miles
    Test number
    100631465305
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVLE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills and front chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass84,613 miles (+2,235)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,613 miles
    Test number
    552661801994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  4. Pass82,378 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,378 miles
    Test number
    181659755616
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake results only just met

  5. Pass79,339 miles (+4,071)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    520145716104
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills / chassis legs and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass75,268 miles (+7,219)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,268 miles
    Test number
    821886429530
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails / legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass68,049 miles (+6,602)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    128684289484
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear boot floor slightly corroded

  8. Pass61,447 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    61,447 miles
    Test number
    614564653738
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis rails dented / scraped due to low ride height
    • AdvisorySuspension arms / suspension components covered in surface rust.

  9. Pass59,772 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,772 miles
    Test number
    218551482123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,768 miles (+3,709)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,768 miles
    Test number
    135919972125
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass56,059 miles (+4,022)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,059 miles
    Test number
    246866341475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,037 miles (+5,750)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    574489540192
    • NoteSlight corrosion appearing on both rear lower sills and both front outer chassis legs (under wheel arches)

  13. Pass46,287 miles (+4,733)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    273072459414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,554 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    254594598164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,446 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,446 miles
    Test number
    611928497157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,629 miles
    Test number
    560815086117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V696 MUB

Does V696 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V696 MUB is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V696 MUB?
The MOT on V696 MUB is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V696 MUB done?
V696 MUB was recorded at 92,438 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,106 miles a year.
Has V696 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 MUB has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on V696 MUB 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 V696 MUB find?
V696 MUB passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: handbrake lever has little reserve travel; oil leak; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front - both, and 1 more.

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