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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V71 VOGMOT history

V71 VOG is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 114,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

V71 VOG black 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
114,304 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 VOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 VOG was last recorded at 114,304 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2018: 96,657 miles, lower than 96,677 miles on 19 Jun 2018.

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
114,304 miles · 1 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,304 miles
  • 2025 – 108,539 miles
  • 2024 – 103,875 miles
  • 2023 – 98,866 miles
  • 2018 – 96,657 miles
  • 2017 – 87,532 miles
  • 2016 – 81,474 miles
  • 2015 – 76,117 miles
  • 2014 – 71,154 miles
  • 2013 – 66,401 miles
  • 2012 – 60,856 miles
  • 2011 – 54,888 miles
  • 2010 – 51,982 miles
  • 2009 – 47,320 miles
  • 2008 – 42,250 miles
  • 2007 – 37,145 miles
  • 2006 – 31,456 miles
  • 2005 – 25,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,304 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Driver's airbag missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,304 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    114,304 miles
    Test number
    619328712434
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail114,304 miles (+5,765)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,304 miles
    Test number
    265649058793
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass108,539 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    108,539 miles
    Test number
    948151234337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail108,476 miles (+4,601)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,476 miles
    Test number
    911145966879
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    103,875 miles
    Test number
    957233915637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Flexile brake hose retaining clip incorrectly fitted.

  6. Fail103,827 miles (+4,961)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,827 miles
    Test number
    624583650610
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Flexile brake hose retaining clip incorrectly fitted.

  7. Pass98,866 miles (+2,209)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,866 miles
    Test number
    145203846850
    • MinorNearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass96,657 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,657 miles
    Test number
    229717950990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,677 miles (+9,145)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,677 miles
    Test number
    324166205429
    • 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))
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass87,532 miles (+6,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,532 miles
    Test number
    482035981424
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass81,474 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,474 miles
    Test number
    837016634107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,430 miles (+5,313)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,430 miles
    Test number
    376014797345
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis starting to corrode

  13. Pass76,117 miles (+4,963)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,117 miles
    Test number
    917482325106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    71,154 miles
    Test number
    236221124489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,152 miles (+4,751)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,152 miles
    Test number
    827901124107
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,401 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,401 miles
    Test number
    209022623141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,856 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,856 miles
    Test number
    457311322172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,888 miles (+2,906)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    54,888 miles
    Test number
    655103421133
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass51,982 miles (+4,662)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,982 miles
    Test number
    274220590425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,320 miles (+5,070)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    802394189136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,250 miles (+5,105)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,250 miles
    Test number
    320831098189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,145 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,145 miles
    Test number
    734417097198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,456 miles (+5,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,456 miles
    Test number
    310918396125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass25,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    25,778 miles
    Test number
    180053095195
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V71 VOG

Does V71 VOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V71 VOG is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V71 VOG?
The MOT on V71 VOG is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V71 VOG done?
V71 VOG was recorded at 114,304 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 4,217 miles a year.
Has V71 VOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 VOG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V71 VOG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V71 VOG find?
V71 VOG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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