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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V723 FHRMOT history

V723 FHR is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

V723 FHR silver 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 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,089 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V723 FHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V723 FHR was last recorded at 124,089 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,079 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,089 miles
  • 2025 – 124,079 miles
  • 2023 – 123,922 miles
  • 2022 – 123,771 miles
  • 2021 – 123,074 miles
  • 2020 – 121,077 miles
  • 2019 – 118,605 miles
  • 2018 – 116,033 miles
  • 2017 – 114,892 miles
  • 2016 – 114,123 miles
  • 2015 – 111,612 miles
  • 2014 – 109,529 miles
  • 2013 – 105,320 miles
  • 2012 – 101,982 miles
  • 2011 – 100,646 miles
  • 2010 – 92,473 miles
  • 2009 – 87,781 miles
  • 2008 – 81,880 miles
  • 2007 – 73,773 miles
  • 2006 – 66,409 miles
  • 2005 – 55,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,089 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

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, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,089 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,089 miles
    Test number
    241956187980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

  2. Fail124,079 miles (+157)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,079 miles
    Test number
    326725667004
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sillcorroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded centre and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass123,922 miles (+151)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,922 miles
    Test number
    733015259263
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer slight corrosion beginning to form on sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass123,771 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,771 miles
    Test number
    701682302652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,074 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    123,074 miles
    Test number
    171558348837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,077 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    121,077 miles
    Test number
    726091050451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,605 miles (+2,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,605 miles
    Test number
    389741038858
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present to front/rear discs .........

  8. Pass116,033 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    801468254561
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail116,033 miles (+1,141)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,033 miles
    Test number
    967212846872
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass114,892 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    114,892 miles
    Test number
    639426188980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,860 miles (+737)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,860 miles
    Test number
    510735973578
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass114,123 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,123 miles
    Test number
    972683821507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass111,612 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,612 miles
    Test number
    499582355187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail111,593 miles (+2,064)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,593 miles
    Test number
    365653545190
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,529 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,529 miles
    Test number
    299042014470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail109,458 miles (+4,138)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,458 miles
    Test number
    445090304159
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass105,320 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,320 miles
    Test number
    605487103132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    117631412167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,982 miles (+1,336)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    316831212157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass100,646 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,646 miles
    Test number
    359901011197
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  21. Fail100,646 miles (+8,173)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,646 miles
    Test number
    218839601468
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  22. Pass92,473 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    274699000117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail87,781 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    513610019163
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass87,781 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    834570019117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    434292318129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail81,880 miles (+8,107)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,880 miles
    Test number
    680532818193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass73,773 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,773 miles
    Test number
    860064817196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass66,409 miles (+11,320)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    344517526478
    • NoteAll brake pads appear to be low and hand brake could do with some adjustment
    • NoteSome surface rust presant in numerous areas

  29. Pass55,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    55,089 miles
    Test number
    160645335216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V723 FHR

Does V723 FHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V723 FHR is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V723 FHR?
The MOT on V723 FHR is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V723 FHR done?
V723 FHR was recorded at 124,089 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,350 miles a year.
Has V723 FHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V723 FHR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V723 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 V723 FHR find?
V723 FHR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.

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