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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V702 HHWMOT history

V702 HHW is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

V702 HHW blue 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 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
99,792 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V702 HHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V702 HHW was last recorded at 99,792 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,780 miles · 12 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 99,792 miles
  • 2023 – 96,136 miles
  • 2022 – 96,006 miles
  • 2021 – 95,449 miles
  • 2020 – 95,103 miles
  • 2019 – 94,197 miles
  • 2018 – 92,997 miles
  • 2017 – 92,517 miles
  • 2016 – 91,073 miles
  • 2015 – 90,572 miles
  • 2014 – 88,939 miles
  • 2013 – 86,931 miles
  • 2012 – 82,470 miles
  • 2011 – 77,881 miles
  • 2010 – 73,187 miles
  • 2009 – 68,901 miles
  • 2008 – 64,666 miles
  • 2007 – 61,907 miles
  • 2006 – 58,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,792 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis repair coveredRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch AllRecorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,792 miles (+12)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,792 miles
    Test number
    424567650083
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis repair covered
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  2. Fail99,780 miles (+3,644)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,780 miles
    Test number
    603051208272
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside of front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg through wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis repair covered
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  3. Pass96,136 miles (+130)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,136 miles
    Test number
    487655809505
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at mid pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have been stretched on wheels
    • AdvisorySuspension as bee lowered

  4. Pass96,006 miles (+557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    964881053927
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at tail box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass95,449 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    95,449 miles
    Test number
    646747312778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,103 miles (+906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    95,103 miles
    Test number
    452657891641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,197 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    364796245699
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front & offside front chassis
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  8. Fail94,197 miles (+1,200)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,197 miles
    Test number
    331924578484
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front & offside front chassis
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  9. Pass92,997 miles (+480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,997 miles
    Test number
    980898866581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass92,517 miles (+1,444)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    92,517 miles
    Test number
    583510490643
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion both lower outer sills (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass91,073 miles (+501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    91,073 miles
    Test number
    958138507666
    • AdvisoryHand brake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

  12. Pass90,572 miles (+1,633)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,572 miles
    Test number
    956299435129
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust section corroded

  13. Pass88,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,939 miles
    Test number
    278940124128
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail88,939 miles (+2,008)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,939 miles
    Test number
    708100324199
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass86,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    209182043182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail86,931 miles (+4,461)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,931 miles
    Test number
    199401143127
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,470 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,470 miles
    Test number
    286590912457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,469 miles (+4,588)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,469 miles
    Test number
    299329502456
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  19. Pass77,881 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    879600511104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail77,881 miles (+4,694)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    108280611122
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteLong travel on hand brake lever

  21. Pass73,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,187 miles
    Test number
    590346900101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,186 miles (+4,285)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,186 miles
    Test number
    864136800190
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass68,901 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    281933119485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail68,900 miles (+4,234)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,900 miles
    Test number
    262032219153
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  25. Pass64,666 miles (+2,759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,666 miles
    Test number
    223153918400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass61,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    803374917150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,907 miles (+3,070)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,907 miles
    Test number
    831634917127
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass58,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    58,837 miles
    Test number
    254311716488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V702 HHW

Does V702 HHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V702 HHW expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V702 HHW?
The MOT on V702 HHW expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V702 HHW done?
V702 HHW was recorded at 99,792 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 2,245 miles a year.
Has V702 HHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V702 HHW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V702 HHW 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 V702 HHW find?
V702 HHW passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust noisy; nearside rear chassis repair covered, and 4 more.

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