MAZDA MX-5 B6MXV has 25 MOTs

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This 1989 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 198,394 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12:25.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 15th July 2026.

B6MXV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH JULY 2026198,394 KM
PASSED2ND JULY 20241ST JULY 2025197,965 KM
PASSED16TH JUNE 202315TH JUNE 2024197,569 KM
PASSED9TH JUNE 20228TH JUNE 2023197,117 KM
PASSED4TH JUNE 20213RD JUNE 2022196,796 KM
PASSED19TH MAY 202018TH MAY 2021196,734 MI
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 201925TH FEBRUARY 2020195,266 MI
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 201825TH FEBRUARY 2019191,869 MI
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201725TH FEBRUARY 2018190,525 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Valve Stem Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Valve Stem Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201625TH FEBRUARY 2017187,174 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED16TH FEBRUARY 2016187,174 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  9. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  10. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  11. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201525TH FEBRUARY 2016179,628 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 2015179,628 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Missing (1.3.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201425TH FEBRUARY 2015171,250 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 2014171,250 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED21ST MARCH 20132ND APRIL 2014161,427 MI
PASSED26TH MARCH 20122ND APRIL 201349,913 MI
PASSED31ST MARCH 20112ND APRIL 2012133,489 KM
FAILED31ST MARCH 2011133,489 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED29TH MARCH 20102ND APRIL 2011122,943 KM
PASSED2ND APRIL 20092ND APRIL 2010120,819 KM
PASSED3RD APRIL 20082ND APRIL 2009119,288 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Cracking Inboth Front Tyres
  3. USER ENTERED - Cut In Offside Front Not Though To Cords
FAILED3RD APRIL 2008119,288 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Cracking Inboth Front Tyres
  4. USER ENTERED - Cut In Offside Front Not Though To Cords
FAILED14TH MARCH 2008119,255 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Missing (1.3.2a)
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 200631ST AUGUST 2007116,360 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B6MXV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

B6MXV MOT Comments

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B6MXV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 198,394 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,511 miles

B6MXV FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration B6MXV was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 198,394 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 5,511 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B6MXV has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 26 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 12 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently SORN .

Does B6MXV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 15th January 2026 B6MXV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B6MXV Taxed?

No, as of Thursday 15th January 2026 B6MXV does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does B6MXV MOT expire?

The current MOT for B6MXV will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 15th July 2026. Read more

When did B6MXV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B6MXV was on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at 12:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B6MXV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for B6MXV we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B6MXV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for B6MXV we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B6MXV?

B6MXV is registered as a 1989 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has B6MXV done?

The odometer reading for B6MXV at the last MOT in July 2025 was 198,394 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,511 miles per year. Read more

How old is B6MXV?

The vehicle B6MXV was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 36 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 31st December 1989. Read more

What colour is B6MXV?

The official colour of B6MXV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B6MXV have?

B6MXV has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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