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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V730 WUDMOT history

V730 WUD is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

V730 WUD silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Apr 2026
Mileage
74,249 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V730 WUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

V730 WUD was last recorded at 74,249 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,989 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
260 miles
Average per year
1,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,249 miles
  • 2025 – 73,989 miles
  • 2023 – 73,937 miles
  • 2022 – 73,730 miles
  • 2021 – 73,198 miles
  • 2020 – 72,907 miles
  • 2019 – 72,800 miles
  • 2018 – 72,488 miles
  • 2017 – 72,377 miles
  • 2016 – 71,969 miles
  • 2015 – 71,058 miles
  • 2014 – 70,592 miles
  • 2013 – 69,337 miles
  • 2012 – 67,957 miles
  • 2011 – 67,003 miles
  • 2010 – 64,884 miles
  • 2009 – 59,666 miles
  • 2008 – 57,063 miles
  • 2007 – 53,869 miles
  • 2006 – 50,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail74,249 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 9.392 (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 474 (8.2.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail74,249 miles (+260)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    639351168237
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 9.392 (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 474 (8.2.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass73,989 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,989 miles
    Test number
    112438433221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail73,937 miles (+207)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,937 miles
    Test number
    905628355067
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  4. Pass73,730 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,730 miles
    Test number
    354588751446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,198 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    543830571446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail73,172 miles (+265)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,172 miles
    Test number
    962491917679
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. Pass72,907 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,907 miles
    Test number
    354894566657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,800 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,800 miles
    Test number
    730114610179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,488 miles (+111)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    163278348514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,377 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,377 miles
    Test number
    474302849476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass71,969 miles (+911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,969 miles
    Test number
    808374572183
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass71,058 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,058 miles
    Test number
    172988204887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,592 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,592 miles
    Test number
    356172154244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,337 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,337 miles
    Test number
    506910343278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,957 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,957 miles
    Test number
    406379042287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,003 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    67,003 miles
    Test number
    157750851241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,884 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,884 miles
    Test number
    583400150206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,666 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,666 miles
    Test number
    930942959271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,629 miles (+2,566)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,629 miles
    Test number
    212768549259
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  20. Pass57,063 miles (+3,194)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,063 miles
    Test number
    524011368255
    • NoteAll four tyres perished
    • NoteO/s/r lamp damaged
    • NotePossible slow puncture o/s/f tyre
  21. Pass53,869 miles (+3,312)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,869 miles
    Test number
    644593567294
    • NoteAdvise rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
  22. Pass50,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,557 miles
    Test number
    141835066224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V730 WUD

Does V730 WUD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V730 WUD expired on 29 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V730 WUD?
The MOT on V730 WUD expired on 29 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V730 WUD done?
V730 WUD was recorded at 74,249 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 1,210 miles a year.
Has V730 WUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V730 WUD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V730 WUD 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 V730 WUD find?
V730 WUD failed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 2 major defects: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 9.392; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 474.

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