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Mazda B Series

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V73 DEMMOT history

V73 DEM is a white diesel Mazda B Series first used on 30 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
136,901 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V73 DEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
B Series
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V73 DEM was last recorded at 136,901 miles on 18 Jul 2025, 3,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,624 miles · 27 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
3,277 miles
Average per year
4,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,901 miles
  • 2024 – 133,624 miles
  • 2023 – 130,007 miles
  • 2022 – 127,316 miles
  • 2021 – 123,954 miles
  • 2020 – 121,837 miles
  • 2019 – 121,814 miles
  • 2017 – 117,314 miles
  • 2015 – 109,534 miles
  • 2014 – 103,049 miles
  • 2013 – 97,393 miles
  • 2011 – 91,767 miles
  • 2010 – 86,344 miles
  • 2009 – 77,203 miles
  • 2008 – 73,411 miles
  • 2007 – 66,988 miles
  • 2006 – 55,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,901 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryBoth inner body panels wheel arches bonnet area corroded but not with in a prescribed areas
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded but not with in a prescribed areasRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,901 miles (+3,277)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    136,901 miles
    Test number
    290927473553
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front too rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner body panels wheel arches bonnet area corroded but not with in a prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded but not with in a prescribed areas

  2. Pass133,624 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    133,624 miles
    Test number
    403885733001
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded but not with in a prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded but not with in a prescribed areas

  3. Fail133,622 miles (+3,615)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,622 miles
    Test number
    653768125971
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded but not with in a prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded but not with in a prescribed areas

  4. Pass130,007 miles (+218)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,007 miles
    Test number
    434537193391
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded but not with in a prescribed areas

  5. Fail129,789 miles (+2,473)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,789 miles
    Test number
    626193923146
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie legs x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded but not with in a prescribed areas

  6. Pass127,316 miles (+3,362)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,316 miles
    Test number
    747749062280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    123,954 miles
    Test number
    291932756291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,954 miles (+2,117)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,954 miles
    Test number
    730317814718
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass121,837 miles (+23)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    121,837 miles
    Test number
    970392563790
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass121,814 miles (+4,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,814 miles
    Test number
    387707492986
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass117,314 miles (+7,780)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,314 miles
    Test number
    310797775569
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass109,534 miles (+6,485)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,534 miles
    Test number
    394689365487
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass103,049 miles (+5,656)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    103,049 miles
    Test number
    937533034258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,393 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    97,393 miles
    Test number
    618054563079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    307511151440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,767 miles (+5,423)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,767 miles
    Test number
    999701451223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass86,344 miles (+9,141)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,344 miles
    Test number
    383004640242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,203 miles
    Test number
    874380779092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,192 miles (+3,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,192 miles
    Test number
    131070079008
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass73,411 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,411 miles
    Test number
    673612438008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,988 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    66,988 miles
    Test number
    603154157013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,985 miles (+11,837)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,985 miles
    Test number
    922553857057
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass55,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,148 miles
    Test number
    162949036446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V73 DEM

Does V73 DEM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V73 DEM expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V73 DEM?
The MOT on V73 DEM expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V73 DEM done?
V73 DEM was recorded at 136,901 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 4,206 miles a year.
Has V73 DEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V73 DEM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V73 DEM 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 V73 DEM find?
V73 DEM passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; front suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member, and 7 more.

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