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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

V85 VOGMOT history

V85 VOG is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

V85 VOG gold 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 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
110,282 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V85 VOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V85 VOG was last recorded at 110,282 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 2,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,592 miles · 27 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,690 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,282 miles
  • 2021 – 107,592 miles
  • 2019 – 101,305 miles
  • 2018 – 97,188 miles
  • 2017 – 94,749 miles
  • 2016 – 92,743 miles
  • 2015 – 91,302 miles
  • 2014 – 90,030 miles
  • 2013 – 89,577 miles
  • 2012 – 87,009 miles
  • 2011 – 85,663 miles
  • 2010 – 78,978 miles
  • 2009 – 73,632 miles
  • 2008 – 65,301 miles
  • 2007 – 57,065 miles
  • 2006 – 42,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,282 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded and soft

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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear outer wall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear axle support bushes corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • General chassis corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,282 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,282 miles
    Test number
    520843736932
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded and soft

  2. Fail110,282 miles (+2,690)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,282 miles
    Test number
    965185924711
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel well corroded and soft

  3. Pass107,592 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    107,592 miles
    Test number
    749324379873
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear sill welded and sealed ok at time of test

  4. Fail107,592 miles (+6,287)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,592 miles
    Test number
    788155832151
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear sill welded and sealed ok at time of test

  5. Pass101,305 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,305 miles
    Test number
    652640661451
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills repaired and sealed

  6. Fail101,305 miles (+4,117)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,305 miles
    Test number
    744724944162
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,188 miles (+2,439)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,188 miles
    Test number
    169304044847
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Body has slight corrosion inner and outer sill have holes but not near components to fail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill has hole but not near components to fail (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes heavily greased

  8. Pass94,749 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,749 miles
    Test number
    516500692389
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wall cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle support bushes corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  9. Fail94,745 miles (+2,002)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    807475111413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall split (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wall cracking
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear axle support bushes corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  10. Pass92,743 miles (+1,441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,743 miles
    Test number
    496663921325
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded at rack (2.3.2)

  11. Pass91,302 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,302 miles
    Test number
    675894155086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  12. Fail91,295 miles (+1,265)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,295 miles
    Test number
    167119845020
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  13. Pass90,030 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    917805764076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,577 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    879970063069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,009 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    165537472002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,663 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    85,663 miles
    Test number
    975426971211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,663 miles (+1,685)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,663 miles
    Test number
    967644971276
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass78,978 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    78,978 miles
    Test number
    733460270251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    73,632 miles
    Test number
    283628879236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,632 miles (+8,331)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,632 miles
    Test number
    223446779231
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  21. Pass65,301 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    263025578204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,262 miles (+8,197)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,262 miles
    Test number
    882751878222
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass57,065 miles (+14,544)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,065 miles
    Test number
    410970477234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    221929506440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,521 miles3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    892198806180
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V85 VOG

Does V85 VOG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V85 VOG expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V85 VOG?
The MOT on V85 VOG expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V85 VOG done?
V85 VOG was recorded at 110,282 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has V85 VOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V85 VOG has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V85 VOG 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 VOG find?
V85 VOG passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with 12 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components; fuel pipe/s corroded, and 9 more.

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