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Mazda MX-5

Bronze · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

V703 FSGMOT history

V703 FSG is a bronze petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2021.

V703 FSG bronze 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 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
91,658 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2021
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V703 FSG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V703 FSG was last recorded at 91,658 miles on 22 Dec 2021, 8,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2009: 47,311 miles, lower than 138,314 miles on 21 May 2008.

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
83,374 miles · 14 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
8,284 miles
Average per year
3,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 91,658 miles
  • 2020 – 83,374 miles
  • 2019 – 81,615 miles
  • 2018 – 77,855 miles
  • 2017 – 75,126 miles
  • 2016 – 72,415 miles
  • 2015 – 69,666 miles
  • 2014 – 64,715 miles
  • 2013 – 58,182 miles
  • 2012 – 56,373 miles
  • 2011 – 53,355 miles
  • 2010 – 51,924 miles
  • 2009 – 47,313 miles
  • 2008 – 138,314 miles
  • 2007 – 39,473 miles
  • 2006 – 34,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,658 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front ferules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to steering rack corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad approx 4mm left

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,658 miles (+8,284)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,658 miles
    Test number
    423324810357
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass83,374 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,374 miles
    Test number
    363607762473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad approx 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear inner & outer sills corroding
    • AdvisorySubframes and suspension arms corroded

  3. Fail83,373 miles (+1,758)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,373 miles
    Test number
    444583907961
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipes to steering rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad approx 4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear inner & outer sills corroding
    • AdvisorySubframes and suspension arms corroded

  4. Pass81,615 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    81,615 miles
    Test number
    566213767955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,855 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,855 miles
    Test number
    291273249355
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Fail77,805 miles (+2,679)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,805 miles
    Test number
    891545945107
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass75,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,126 miles
    Test number
    624962758250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,116 miles (+2,701)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    255411924388
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass72,415 miles (+2,749)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    72,415 miles
    Test number
    163106689424
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  10. Pass69,666 miles (+4,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,666 miles
    Test number
    679793285059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass64,715 miles (+94)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,715 miles
    Test number
    106494494030
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight brake bind o/s/front

  12. Fail64,621 miles (+6,439)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    129796984018
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteSlight brake bind o/s/front

  13. Pass58,182 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,182 miles
    Test number
    416745293052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,373 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,373 miles
    Test number
    117915092492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,355 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,355 miles
    Test number
    286672481086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,924 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    591276270009
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bind nearside front brake

  17. Fail51,924 miles (+4,611)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,924 miles
    Test number
    582255970054
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight bind nearside front brake

  18. Pass47,313 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    47,313 miles
    Test number
    660202399045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,311 miles (-91,003)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    342670399021
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  20. Pass138,314 miles (+98,841)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    138,314 miles
    Test number
    974442248101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,473 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    222871937164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,150 miles
    Test number
    633573746194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V703 FSG

Does V703 FSG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V703 FSG expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V703 FSG?
The MOT on V703 FSG expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V703 FSG done?
V703 FSG was recorded at 91,658 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2021, an average of 3,690 miles a year.
Has V703 FSG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V703 FSG has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V703 FSG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V703 FSG find?
V703 FSG passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2021 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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