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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V706 GCKMOT history

V706 GCK is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

V706 GCK green 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 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
69,340 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V706 GCK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V706 GCK was last recorded at 69,340 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,339 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,340 miles
  • 2024 – 67,479 miles
  • 2022 – 67,456 miles
  • 2020 – 66,202 miles
  • 2018 – 64,544 miles
  • 2017 – 62,196 miles
  • 2016 – 58,769 miles
  • 2015 – 55,928 miles
  • 2014 – 52,008 miles
  • 2013 – 48,570 miles
  • 2011 – 43,960 miles
  • 2010 – 39,033 miles
  • 2009 – 38,085 miles
  • 2008 – 35,284 miles
  • 2007 – 30,679 miles
  • 2006 – 25,855 miles
  • 2005 – 23,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,340 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass69,340 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,340 miles
    Test number
    386433248025
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail69,339 miles (+1,860)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,339 miles
    Test number
    632292157559
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter obviously defective broken (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    347684155742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,479 miles (+23)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,479 miles
    Test number
    184587423578
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass67,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    353296747082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail67,456 miles (+1,254)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,456 miles
    Test number
    287229171405
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    638880902338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,202 miles (+1,658)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,202 miles
    Test number
    592188858695
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass64,544 miles (+2,348)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,544 miles
    Test number
    805820742178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    320890860354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,196 miles (+3,427)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    227841809102
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass58,769 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,769 miles
    Test number
    442404447102
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced clouding (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryBushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySuspension starting to corrode

  13. Fail58,769 miles (+2,841)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,769 miles
    Test number
    355922113999
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced clouding (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryBushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySuspension starting to corrode

  14. Pass55,928 miles (+3,920)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,928 miles
    Test number
    326076725107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f+o/s/f brakes slightly binding

  15. Pass52,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    168799514107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail52,008 miles (+3,438)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,008 miles
    Test number
    719839114164
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass48,570 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    229738123182
    • NoteDiscs corroding alround
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit middle tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre outerwall cut and inner
    • NoteRubber bushes deteriorating alround
    • NoteSuspension corroding front / rear

  18. Fail48,570 miles (+4,610)1 dangerous4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,570 miles
    Test number
    705597923102
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteDiscs corroding alround
    • NoteOffside front tyre close to limit middle tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre outerwall cut and inner
    • NoteRubber bushes deteriorating alround
    • NoteSuspension corroding front / rear

  19. Pass43,960 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    448631301303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    901122500318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,033 miles (+948)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,033 miles
    Test number
    482531500486
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass38,085 miles (+2,801)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,085 miles
    Test number
    753583409394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass35,284 miles (+4,605)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    351747498299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass30,679 miles (+4,824)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,679 miles
    Test number
    333779897442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,855 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,855 miles
    Test number
    690045706315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,805 miles
    Test number
    410410205357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V706 GCK

Does V706 GCK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V706 GCK expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V706 GCK?
The MOT on V706 GCK expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V706 GCK done?
V706 GCK was recorded at 69,340 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 2,323 miles a year.
Has V706 GCK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V706 GCK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V706 GCK 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 V706 GCK find?
V706 GCK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 1 more.

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