Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
V69 HCYMOT history
V69 HCY is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,087 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 83,087 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V69 HCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jul 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
V69 HCY was last recorded at 83,087 miles on 9 Jul 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 83,046 miles · 29 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 2,686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,087 miles
- 2023 – 83,046 miles
- 2021 – 82,834 miles
- 2019 – 82,520 miles
- 2018 – 80,730 miles
- 2017 – 77,987 miles
- 2016 – 73,967 miles
- 2015 – 69,377 miles
- 2014 – 69,133 miles
- 2012 – 63,758 miles
- 2011 – 58,270 miles
- 2010 – 53,538 miles
- 2009 – 48,869 miles
- 2008 – 45,912 miles
- 2007 – 41,973 miles
- 2006 – 36,282 miles
- 2005 – 29,726 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail83,087 miles
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded.
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and wishbones corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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, 2018–2019
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail83,087 miles (+41)9 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,087 miles
- Test number
- 890766735375
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch/sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four brake discs corroded.
- AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and wishbones corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass83,046 miles (+212)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 83,046 miles
- Test number
- 125068259420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,834 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2022
- Odometer
- 82,834 miles
- Test number
- 922411810132
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail82,831 miles (+311)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,831 miles
- Test number
- 959266530715
- MajorEmissions not tested petrol running out (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass82,520 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 82,520 miles
- Test number
- 150793723100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail82,516 miles (+1,786)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,516 miles
- Test number
- 387712437871
- 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,730 miles (+2,743)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 80,730 miles
- Test number
- 683439305005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,987 miles (+4,020)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 77,987 miles
- Test number
- 884649688050
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both front lower suspension arms
- AdvisoryWheel arches are getting surface corrosion
Pass73,967 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 73,967 miles
- Test number
- 683623258551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,966 miles (+4,589)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,966 miles
- Test number
- 963145580506
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Pass69,377 miles (+244)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 69,377 miles
- Test number
- 998317285170
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass69,133 miles (+39)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 69,133 miles
- Test number
- 927781184089
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear outer sills corroding
Fail69,094 miles (+5,336)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,094 miles
- Test number
- 415313674071
- FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear outer sills corroding
Pass63,758 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 63,758 miles
- Test number
- 425990922262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Fail63,758 miles (+5,488)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,758 miles
- Test number
- 638687912275
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Pass58,270 miles (+4,732)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 58,270 miles
- Test number
- 518848841250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,538 miles (+4,669)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 53,538 miles
- Test number
- 834359530286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,869 miles (+2,957)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 48,869 miles
- Test number
- 831583239291
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass45,912 miles (+3,939)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 45,912 miles
- Test number
- 631367718273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,973 miles (+5,691)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 41,973 miles
- Test number
- 333680627237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,282 miles (+6,556)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 36,282 miles
- Test number
- 453280336259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,726 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 29,726 miles
- Test number
- 323848335218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V69 HCY
- Does V69 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V69 HCY expired on 28 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V69 HCY?
- The MOT on V69 HCY expired on 28 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V69 HCY done?
- V69 HCY was recorded at 83,087 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2025, an average of 2,686 miles a year.
- Has V69 HCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V69 HCY has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on V69 HCY 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 V69 HCY find?
- V69 HCY failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2025 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; nearside front service brake excessively binding; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 13 more.
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