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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

V85 NGUMOT history

V85 NGU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

V85 NGU 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,114 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 NGU
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
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 NGU was last recorded at 84,114 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 1,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,071 miles · 17 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,043 miles
Average per year
2,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,114 miles
  • 2025 – 83,071 miles
  • 2023 – 81,713 miles
  • 2022 – 78,591 miles
  • 2021 – 75,862 miles
  • 2020 – 74,559 miles
  • 2019 – 71,761 miles
  • 2018 – 71,204 miles
  • 2017 – 70,482 miles
  • 2016 – 69,748 miles
  • 2015 – 68,953 miles
  • 2014 – 67,729 miles
  • 2013 – 66,470 miles
  • 2012 – 64,491 miles
  • 2011 – 60,650 miles
  • 2010 – 54,325 miles
  • 2009 – 50,034 miles
  • 2008 – 46,995 miles
  • 2007 – 43,222 miles
  • 2006 – 39,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,114 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,114 miles (+1,043)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,114 miles
    Test number
    633545180975
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass83,071 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    83,071 miles
    Test number
    784471911781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,060 miles (+1,347)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    758954358769
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes need attention efficiency only just passed

  4. Pass81,713 miles (+3,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,713 miles
    Test number
    260879976662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand has brake long travel

  5. Pass78,591 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,591 miles
    Test number
    418855920192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,587 miles (+2,725)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,587 miles
    Test number
    148680731572
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolt missing at rear flange (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass75,862 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,862 miles
    Test number
    821902557009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,559 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    731935601744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass72,518 miles (+757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,518 miles
    Test number
    408536071578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,761 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    202910600749
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail71,761 miles (+557)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    170133641501
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass71,204 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    521372569332
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail71,204 miles (+722)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,204 miles
    Test number
    536284353788
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass70,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    118244825588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail70,482 miles (+734)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,482 miles
    Test number
    700554967966
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass69,748 miles (+795)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,748 miles
    Test number
    896673120471
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear section of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass68,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    938655705048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,953 miles (+1,224)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,953 miles
    Test number
    106642505038
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass67,729 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,729 miles
    Test number
    106498014045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail66,470 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,470 miles
    Test number
    567982113002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  21. Pass66,470 miles (+1,979)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    66,470 miles
    Test number
    986632613046
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass64,491 miles (+3,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    179540612412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass60,650 miles (+6,325)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,650 miles
    Test number
    245681031037
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteSome corrosion to underbody and nearside sill

  24. Pass54,325 miles (+4,291)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    54,325 miles
    Test number
    703713310027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre punctured.
    • NoteHandbrake lever near to maximum allowed travel.

  25. Pass50,034 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,034 miles
    Test number
    100066319473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass46,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    540477118085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,995 miles (+3,773)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,995 miles
    Test number
    361327518039
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass43,222 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,222 miles
    Test number
    822019417088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,514 miles
    Test number
    953293226182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 NGU

Does V85 NGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V85 NGU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V85 NGU?
The MOT on V85 NGU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V85 NGU done?
V85 NGU was recorded at 84,114 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 2,234 miles a year.
Has V85 NGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 NGU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V85 NGU 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 V85 NGU find?
V85 NGU passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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