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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V708 FLHMOT history

V708 FLH is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.

V708 FLH black 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 6 Mar 2025
Mileage
194,660 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V708 FLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V708 FLH was last recorded at 194,660 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,196 miles · 7 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
464 miles
Average per year
4,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,660 miles
  • 2024 – 194,196 miles
  • 2021 – 193,572 miles
  • 2020 – 192,114 miles
  • 2019 – 191,209 miles
  • 2018 – 191,202 miles
  • 2017 – 186,656 miles
  • 2016 – 180,558 miles
  • 2015 – 171,987 miles
  • 2014 – 166,151 miles
  • 2013 – 154,958 miles
  • 2012 – 144,651 miles
  • 2011 – 135,077 miles
  • 2010 – 130,956 miles
  • 2009 – 126,807 miles
  • 2008 – 124,740 miles
  • 2007 – 116,585 miles
  • 2006 – 105,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail194,660 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill and quarter panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension area all surface corrosion generally

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • N/s front inner wing, o/s rear wheel arch, n/s rear inner wheel arch and both floor to sills all corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail194,660 miles (+464)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,660 miles
    Test number
    681504625896
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill and quarter panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension area all surface corrosion generally

  2. Pass194,196 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    194,196 miles
    Test number
    662796566117
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s front inner wing, o/s rear wheel arch, n/s rear inner wheel arch and both floor to sills all corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside of vehicle

  3. Fail194,196 miles (+624)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,196 miles
    Test number
    420442112895
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s front inner wing, o/s rear wheel arch, n/s rear inner wheel arch and both floor to sills all corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside of vehicle

  4. Pass193,572 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    193,572 miles
    Test number
    594004583530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail193,570 miles (+1,456)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,570 miles
    Test number
    862844460503
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/ quarter panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass192,114 miles (+905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    192,114 miles
    Test number
    614141066081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass191,209 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    191,209 miles
    Test number
    817214232271
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded

  8. Fail191,206 miles (+4)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,206 miles
    Test number
    293090648447
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill corroded

  9. Fail191,202 miles (+4,546)2 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,202 miles
    Test number
    933278980999
    • 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))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights poor images
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear quadrants
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear wheel arches
    • AdvisoryNerarside and offside rear sill ends
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre

  10. Pass186,656 miles (+6,098)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    186,656 miles
    Test number
    948838641678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass180,558 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    180,558 miles
    Test number
    919828256127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail180,554 miles (+8,567)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,554 miles
    Test number
    479427297182
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass171,987 miles (+5,836)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    171,987 miles
    Test number
    488318723415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail166,151 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,151 miles
    Test number
    597136224254
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass166,151 miles (+11,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    166,151 miles
    Test number
    735456124229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail154,958 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,958 miles
    Test number
    779971413231
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass154,958 miles (+10,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    154,958 miles
    Test number
    789171613261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass144,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    144,651 miles
    Test number
    608919322282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,651 miles (+9,574)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,651 miles
    Test number
    735377722287
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass135,077 miles (+4,121)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    135,077 miles
    Test number
    886857401223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,956 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    130,956 miles
    Test number
    284478310278
    • NoteAdvisories as before

  22. Fail130,955 miles (+4,148)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,955 miles
    Test number
    433338710204
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to NS & OS rear sills
    • NoteSlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  23. Pass126,807 miles (+2,067)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    126,807 miles
    Test number
    711530329210
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underbody
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NotePlastic undertrays fitted

  24. Fail124,740 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    110994008293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass124,740 miles (+8,155)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    901094308295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass116,585 miles (+10,695)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    116,585 miles
    Test number
    630611617300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass105,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    611738516381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V708 FLH

Does V708 FLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V708 FLH expired on 6 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V708 FLH?
The MOT on V708 FLH expired on 6 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V708 FLH done?
V708 FLH was recorded at 194,660 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 4,760 miles a year.
Has V708 FLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V708 FLH has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on V708 FLH 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 V708 FLH find?
V708 FLH failed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch area; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill and quarter panel area; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch area, and 3 more.

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