Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,999 cc
V78 FEUMOT history
V78 FEU is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,164 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 128,164 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,660 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V78 FEU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V78 FEU was last recorded at 128,164 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 125,092 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,072 miles
- Average per year
- 3,660 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 128,164 miles
- 2024 – 125,092 miles
- 2023 – 122,674 miles
- 2022 – 121,060 miles
- 2021 – 120,541 miles
- 2020 – 119,663 miles
- 2019 – 118,496 miles
- 2018 – 115,512 miles
- 2017 – 112,500 miles
- 2016 – 109,272 miles
- 2015 – 106,234 miles
- 2014 – 103,206 miles
- 2013 – 99,480 miles
- 2012 – 96,648 miles
- 2011 – 92,818 miles
- 2010 – 86,934 miles
- 2009 – 80,132 miles
- 2008 – 75,992 miles
- 2007 – 72,817 miles
- 2006 – 67,324 miles
- 2005 – 54,832 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,164 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,164 miles (+3,072)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 128,164 miles
- Test number
- 261913395520
- MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,092 miles (+2,418)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 125,092 miles
- Test number
- 497843563896
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass122,674 miles (+1,614)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 122,674 miles
- Test number
- 213223130362
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,060 miles (+519)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 121,060 miles
- Test number
- 200326954058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,541 miles (+878)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 120,541 miles
- Test number
- 947431913016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,663 miles (+1,167)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 119,663 miles
- Test number
- 689985169157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,496 miles (+2,984)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 118,496 miles
- Test number
- 395505552148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Shocker moutin point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass115,512 miles (+3,012)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 115,512 miles
- Test number
- 307141937852
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass112,500 miles (+3,228)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 112,500 miles
- Test number
- 769832784444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,272 miles (+3,038)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 109,272 miles
- Test number
- 753813427884
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,234 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 106,234 miles
- Test number
- 549632504031
- 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)
Fail106,234 miles (+3,028)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,234 miles
- Test number
- 189776153610
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- 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)
Pass103,206 miles (+3,726)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 103,206 miles
- Test number
- 339998034314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,480 miles (+2,832)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 99,480 miles
- Test number
- 109191733329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 96,648 miles
- Test number
- 485115432441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,648 miles (+3,830)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,648 miles
- Test number
- 877495232371
- Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,818 miles (+5,884)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 92,818 miles
- Test number
- 328380021366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,934 miles (+6,802)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 86,934 miles
- Test number
- 233840220350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,132 miles (+4,140)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 80,132 miles
- Test number
- 274219229392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,992 miles (+3,175)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 75,992 miles
- Test number
- 973726728344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,817 miles (+5,493)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 72,817 miles
- Test number
- 430178817313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,324 miles (+12,492)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 67,324 miles
- Test number
- 634074916387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,832 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 54,832 miles
- Test number
- 922498105310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V78 FEU
- Does V78 FEU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V78 FEU is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on V78 FEU?
- The MOT on V78 FEU is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V78 FEU done?
- V78 FEU was recorded at 128,164 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 3,660 miles a year.
- Has V78 FEU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V78 FEU has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2015.
- Has the mileage on V78 FEU 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 V78 FEU find?
- V78 FEU passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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