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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V698 FPFMOT history

V698 FPF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 111,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

V698 FPF blue 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 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,772 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,115 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V698 FPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V698 FPF was last recorded at 111,772 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,496 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
276 miles
Average per year
4,115 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,772 miles
  • 2025 – 100,014 miles
  • 2024 – 92,353 miles
  • 2023 – 84,153 miles
  • 2022 – 75,642 miles
  • 2021 – 71,327 miles
  • 2020 – 68,775 miles
  • 2019 – 61,452 miles
  • 2018 – 54,678 miles
  • 2017 – 53,019 miles
  • 2016 – 50,473 miles
  • 2015 – 48,587 miles
  • 2014 – 47,093 miles
  • 2013 – 43,814 miles
  • 2012 – 40,975 miles
  • 2011 – 38,616 miles
  • 2010 – 36,215 miles
  • 2009 – 33,650 miles
  • 2008 – 31,291 miles
  • 2007 – 28,934 miles
  • 2005 – 26,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,772 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60 R14H (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/60 R14 H

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,772 miles (+276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,772 miles
    Test number
    538851454283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 185/60 R14H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,496 miles (+11,482)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,496 miles
    Test number
    691885359499
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Pass100,014 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,014 miles
    Test number
    182791818412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail100,004 miles (+7,651)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,004 miles
    Test number
    620247101333
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 185/60 R14 H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass92,353 miles (+111)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    92,353 miles
    Test number
    602473252807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/60 R14 H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,242 miles (+8,089)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,242 miles
    Test number
    159432610805
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 185/60 R14 H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bottom of wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,153 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,153 miles
    Test number
    637305936475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,151 miles (+8,509)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,151 miles
    Test number
    472949283330
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass75,642 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,642 miles
    Test number
    943988261958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,327 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,327 miles
    Test number
    564663820530
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  11. Fail71,325 miles (+2,550)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,325 miles
    Test number
    864527365800
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded

  12. Pass68,775 miles (+7,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,775 miles
    Test number
    813401956928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass61,452 miles (+6,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,452 miles
    Test number
    373591468446
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass54,678 miles (+1,659)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,678 miles
    Test number
    899987780838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,019 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    971793983189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,473 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,473 miles
    Test number
    810034030186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,587 miles (+1,494)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    478681575034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,093 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    527371194054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass47,093 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    795201694096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,814 miles (+2,839)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,814 miles
    Test number
    465752923025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,975 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    318441632064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,616 miles (+2,401)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,616 miles
    Test number
    388638521004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,215 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,215 miles
    Test number
    244594730075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,650 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,650 miles
    Test number
    562706709024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,291 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,291 miles
    Test number
    223828208047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,934 miles (+2,887)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    170734207098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,047 miles
    Test number
    440756355409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V698 FPF

Does V698 FPF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V698 FPF is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V698 FPF?
The MOT on V698 FPF is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V698 FPF done?
V698 FPF was recorded at 111,772 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,115 miles a year.
Has V698 FPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V698 FPF has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V698 FPF 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 V698 FPF find?
V698 FPF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush, and 2 more.

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