MAZDA MX-5 V85VNV has 12 MOTs

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This 1999 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 8 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 87,502 miles 10 months ago on Monday 11th August 2025 at 15:45.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 14th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

V85VNV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202687,502 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH AUGUST 202587,399 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 202414TH AUGUST 202586,312 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202314TH AUGUST 202485,724 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Approx. 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED10TH AUGUST 202385,720 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Approx. 70% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20228TH AUGUST 202384,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin All Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20214TH FEBRUARY 202283,785 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH JANUARY 20204TH FEBRUARY 202181,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - O/s/f Brake Binding Slightly
  4. ADVISORY - O/s/f Brake Pads 2 3rds Worn
FAILED29TH JANUARY 202081,736 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - O/s/f Brake Binding Slightly
  6. ADVISORY - O/s/f Brake Pads 2 3rds Worn
PASSED5TH FEBRUARY 20194TH FEBRUARY 202080,993 MI
FAILED5TH FEBRUARY 201980,993 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits Co 0.33 (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED19TH AUGUST 200627TH AUGUST 200755,900 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V85VNV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

V85VNV MOT Comments

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V85VNV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 87,502 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,365 miles

V85VNV FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration V85VNV was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 87,502 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,365 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 12 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V85VNV has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 26 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does V85VNV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 V85VNV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V85VNV Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 13th June 2026 V85VNV does have Tax. Read more

When does V85VNV Tax expire?

The current Tax for V85VNV will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does V85VNV MOT expire?

The current MOT for V85VNV will expire in 2 months on Friday 14th August 2026. Read more

When did V85VNV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V85VNV was on Monday 11th August 2025 at 15:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V85VNV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for V85VNV we can see 8 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 V85VNV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 12 MOTs on record for V85VNV we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V85VNV?

V85VNV is registered as a 1999 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has V85VNV done?

The odometer reading for V85VNV at the last MOT in August 2025 was 87,502 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 3,365 miles per year. Read more

How old is V85VNV?

The vehicle V85VNV was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 1st September 1999. Read more

What colour is V85VNV?

The official colour of V85VNV is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does V85VNV have?

V85VNV has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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