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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,999 cc

V8 BVRMOT history

V8 BVR is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 51,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

V8 BVR grey 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 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
51,373 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BVR was last recorded at 51,373 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,605 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
3,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,373 miles
  • 2025 – 50,605 miles
  • 2024 – 50,439 miles
  • 2023 – 48,639 miles
  • 2022 – 46,564 miles
  • 2021 – 43,867 miles
  • 2020 – 38,267 miles
  • 2019 – 34,570 miles
  • 2018 – 33,412 miles
  • 2017 – 29,555 miles
  • 2016 – 24,400 miles
  • 2015 – 18,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    319680996368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,362 miles (+757)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,362 miles
    Test number
    552972335997
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass50,605 miles (+166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    50,605 miles
    Test number
    831059936691
    • 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))

  4. Fail50,439 miles (+1,800)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,439 miles
    Test number
    167760331839
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification support arm corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame mounting has an unsafe modification support arm corroded (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass48,639 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    48,639 miles
    Test number
    925200712378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,567 miles (+2,003)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,567 miles
    Test number
    456400704693
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. Pass46,564 miles (+2,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    46,564 miles
    Test number
    925301222895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Pass43,867 miles (+5,600)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,867 miles
    Test number
    297633829023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,267 miles
    Test number
    461519287320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail38,267 miles (+3,697)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,267 miles
    Test number
    390636542189
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass34,570 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    440312165152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,412 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    33,412 miles
    Test number
    134706188383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,555 miles (+5,155)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    29,555 miles
    Test number
    417307539281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,400 miles
    Test number
    638536053933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,395 miles (+5,834)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,395 miles
    Test number
    539505014376
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass18,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    18,561 miles
    Test number
    166016305187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BVR

Does V8 BVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BVR is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BVR?
The MOT on V8 BVR is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BVR done?
V8 BVR was recorded at 51,373 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 3,034 miles a year.
Has V8 BVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BVR has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 BVR 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 V8 BVR find?
V8 BVR passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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