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Mazda MX-5

Green and Beige · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V720 FHRMOT history

V720 FHR is a green and beige petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

V720 FHR green 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 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
127,489 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V720 FHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green and Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V720 FHR was last recorded at 127,489 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,898 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,591 miles
Average per year
4,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,489 miles
  • 2025 – 125,898 miles
  • 2024 – 124,690 miles
  • 2023 – 123,357 miles
  • 2022 – 122,774 miles
  • 2020 – 122,412 miles
  • 2019 – 118,763 miles
  • 2018 – 116,603 miles
  • 2017 – 112,293 miles
  • 2016 – 106,157 miles
  • 2015 – 98,861 miles
  • 2014 – 91,559 miles
  • 2013 – 75,296 miles
  • 2012 – 65,633 miles
  • 2011 – 61,767 miles
  • 2010 – 56,624 miles
  • 2008 – 55,277 miles
  • 2007 – 51,023 miles
  • 2006 – 45,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,489 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,489 miles (+1,591)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    127,489 miles
    Test number
    707031738970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,898 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,898 miles
    Test number
    971925553608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,690 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,690 miles
    Test number
    841797806024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,357 miles (+583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    659589193241
    • AdvisoryVehicles been undersealed as all of the suspension components steering brake lines ect unable to fully inspect
  5. Pass122,774 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    122,774 miles
    Test number
    236745359907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,773 miles (+361)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,773 miles
    Test number
    675243906039
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Pass122,412 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,412 miles
    Test number
    668025215872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,411 miles (+3,648)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,411 miles
    Test number
    539850747187
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass118,763 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    118,763 miles
    Test number
    928474100247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass116,603 miles (+4,310)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,603 miles
    Test number
    428106004304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,293 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,293 miles
    Test number
    341565581815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,157 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    338306322529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,861 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    993433209152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail98,861 miles (+7,302)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,861 miles
    Test number
    465671149557
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass91,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    91,559 miles
    Test number
    159713174260
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail91,559 miles (+16,263)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,559 miles
    Test number
    766883074234
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass75,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    429986133102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,296 miles (+9,663)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,296 miles
    Test number
    876145733150
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  19. Pass65,633 miles (+3,866)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    65,633 miles
    Test number
    775865002187
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly corroded
  20. Pass61,767 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    127399291478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  21. Fail61,767 miles (+5,143)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,767 miles
    Test number
    447119991036
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  22. Pass56,624 miles (+1,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    56,624 miles
    Test number
    994658110148
    • NoteSlight leak from rear of centre exhaust silencer
  23. Pass55,277 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,277 miles
    Test number
    520899548228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,023 miles (+5,085)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,023 miles
    Test number
    852979647298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,938 miles
    Test number
    140813146284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V720 FHR

Does V720 FHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V720 FHR is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V720 FHR?
The MOT on V720 FHR is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V720 FHR done?
V720 FHR was recorded at 127,489 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 4,127 miles a year.
Has V720 FHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V720 FHR has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on V720 FHR 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 V720 FHR find?
V720 FHR passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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