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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

V85 NKEMOT history

V85 NKE is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2023 and it has passed 15 of 16 MOT tests, with 92,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2022.

V85 NKE silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Mar 2023
Mileage
92,450 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2022
MOT tests
16
15 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 NKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 NKE was last recorded at 92,450 miles on 3 Mar 2022, 2,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,164 miles · 20 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,286 miles
Average per year
1,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 92,450 miles
  • 2021 – 90,164 miles
  • 2020 – 88,275 miles
  • 2019 – 81,589 miles
  • 2018 – 79,414 miles
  • 2017 – 77,848 miles
  • 2013 – 77,053 miles
  • 2012 – 74,842 miles
  • 2011 – 72,585 miles
  • 2010 – 70,920 miles
  • 2009 – 69,115 miles
  • 2008 – 67,829 miles
  • 2007 – 66,439 miles
  • 2006 – 65,456 miles
  • 2005 – 60,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,450 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,450 miles (+2,286)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    92,450 miles
    Test number
    824142217681
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,164 miles (+1,889)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    90,164 miles
    Test number
    411795054022
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,275 miles (+6,686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,275 miles
    Test number
    998617114956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff leaking

  4. Pass81,589 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,589 miles
    Test number
    593449760801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,414 miles (+1,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,414 miles
    Test number
    491151209051
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in rear floor brake clip (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass77,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    530400367691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,848 miles (+795)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    729669965427
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass77,053 miles (+2,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    878185703362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass74,842 miles (+2,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    338430692446
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass72,585 miles (+1,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,585 miles
    Test number
    435001091263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass70,920 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,920 miles
    Test number
    313602990276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,115 miles (+1,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,115 miles
    Test number
    733399089218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass67,829 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    67,829 miles
    Test number
    122120898274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,439 miles (+983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,439 miles
    Test number
    343061677209
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass65,456 miles (+4,509)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,456 miles
    Test number
    360157076296
    • NoteRear pads look low

  16. Pass60,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    60,947 miles
    Test number
    633751795291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V85 NKE

Does V85 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 NKE expired on 19 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 NKE?
The MOT on V85 NKE expired on 19 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 NKE done?
V85 NKE was recorded at 92,450 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2022, an average of 1,924 miles a year.
Has V85 NKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 NKE has failed 1 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on V85 NKE 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 NKE find?
V85 NKE passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2022 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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