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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V712 HBBMOT history

V712 HBB is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

V712 HBB blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
103,554 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V712 HBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V712 HBB was last recorded at 103,554 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 8,122 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,432 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,122 miles
Average per year
3,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,554 miles
  • 2025 – 95,432 miles
  • 2024 – 88,498 miles
  • 2022 – 88,413 miles
  • 2021 – 87,995 miles
  • 2020 – 85,032 miles
  • 2019 – 82,637 miles
  • 2018 – 82,251 miles
  • 2017 – 78,771 miles
  • 2016 – 73,701 miles
  • 2015 – 68,607 miles
  • 2014 – 62,902 miles
  • 2013 – 58,498 miles
  • 2012 – 53,251 miles
  • 2011 – 46,272 miles
  • 2010 – 40,355 miles
  • 2009 – 36,016 miles
  • 2007 – 33,926 miles
  • 2006 – 28,235 miles
  • 2005 – 20,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,554 miles (+8,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    103,554 miles
    Test number
    456897481831
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose Wing corroded at bottom (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroding

  2. Pass95,432 miles (+6,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,432 miles
    Test number
    769102496657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,498 miles (+85)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,498 miles
    Test number
    992557232590
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass88,413 miles (+418)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    88,413 miles
    Test number
    893825707977
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass87,995 miles (+2,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    554538945819
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle in poor condition

  6. Pass85,032 miles (+2,395)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    85,032 miles
    Test number
    262617528148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded

  7. Pass82,637 miles (+386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    506750304431
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front suspension and steering items

  8. Pass82,251 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,251 miles
    Test number
    761162878538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch surface corrosion
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension items and chassis
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside front suspension items and subframe

  9. Fail82,250 miles (+3,479)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,250 miles
    Test number
    568063442286
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body and suspension items

  10. Pass78,771 miles (+5,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,771 miles
    Test number
    278567521339
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside items

  11. Pass73,701 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,701 miles
    Test number
    729290930373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,695 miles (+5,088)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    144198953262
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass68,607 miles (+5,705)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,607 miles
    Test number
    418333605106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,902 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,902 miles
    Test number
    758647604180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches have corrosion but not resulting in a sharp edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside/ rear suspension items

  15. Fail62,888 miles (+4,390)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,888 miles
    Test number
    788264204102
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear wheel arches have corrosion but not resulting in a sharp edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion to underside/ rear suspension items

  16. Pass58,498 miles (+5,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,498 miles
    Test number
    326465803168
    • NoteCorrision to underside sills,chassis,steering,suspension item

  17. Pass53,251 miles (+6,979)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    53,251 miles
    Test number
    938387102137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,272 miles (+5,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,272 miles
    Test number
    846324891009
    • NoteCorrision on all steering/suspension items

  19. Pass40,355 miles (+4,339)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    994101190019
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteCorrision on all suspension items,

  20. Pass36,016 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    36,016 miles
    Test number
    870270399025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,926 miles
    Test number
    811958147387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. FailMileage not read1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    702138747317
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass28,235 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    28,235 miles
    Test number
    923986626339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,174 miles (+7,607)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,174 miles
    Test number
    412512516434
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass20,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,567 miles
    Test number
    731667555218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V712 HBB

Does V712 HBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V712 HBB is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V712 HBB?
The MOT on V712 HBB is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V712 HBB done?
V712 HBB was recorded at 103,554 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,969 miles a year.
Has V712 HBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V712 HBB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on V712 HBB 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 V712 HBB find?
V712 HBB passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly damaged; offside front body panel slightly loose wing corroded at bottom; rear wheel arches corroding.

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