MAZDA MX-5 WV51UHF has 32 MOTs

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This 2001 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 102,953 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 09:59.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Saturday 26th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

WV51UHF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 2026102,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened + Sills And Chassis Members (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202426TH SEPTEMBER 2025100,237 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Front And Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened + Sills And Chassis Members (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2024100,233 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Front And Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened + Sills And Chassis Members (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202326TH SEPTEMBER 202497,316 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened + Chassis Members And Sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 202226TH SEPTEMBER 202394,233 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Suspension Components Heavily Corroded Not Excessive At Present
  10. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To Underside Of Body Not Excessive At Present
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202126TH SEPTEMBER 202294,221 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts And Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rears Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle Not Excessive At Present
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 202194,221 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively Both Fronts (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Fronts And Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rears Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - General Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle Not Excessive At Present
PASSED10TH AUGUST 202028TH AUGUST 202192,125 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201928TH AUGUST 202091,963 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED16TH AUGUST 201991,963 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Chassis Corroded And Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201828TH AUGUST 201991,884 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Wheel Arch Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Wheel Arch Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Both Sides Front Within Suspension Mouts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED17TH AUGUST 201891,884 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Wheel Arch Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Inner Wheel Arch Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Both Sides Front Within Suspension Mouts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20176TH AUGUST 201891,148 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
FAILED7TH AUGUST 201791,147 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 201629TH SEPTEMBER 201783,548 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 201683,547 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Egr Pipe Broken (7.1.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens So That The Light Output Is Severely Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Front Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  5. FAIL - Rear Brake Application Uneven (3.7.b.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Outer Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Sill (5.2.6)
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 201529TH SEPTEMBER 201674,699 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt All Links Have Perished Dust Covers (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion In Floors, Inner Sills, Wheel Arches, Chassis Sections And Boot Floor
  5. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
FAILED17TH SEPTEMBER 201574,485 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Sill Rusted Through Alongside Previous Repair Patch (5.2.6)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  6. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  7. ADVISORY - Added 1litre Of Engine Oil And Topped Up Coolant Header Tank Before Testing
  8. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt All Links Have Perished Dust Covers (2.4.g.2)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  12. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  13. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion In Floors, Inner Sills, Wheel Arches, Chassis Sections And Boot Floor
  14. ADVISORY - Suspension Components Corroded
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201429TH SEPTEMBER 201566,935 MI
FAILED23RD SEPTEMBER 201466,924 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 20136TH DECEMBER 201462,426 MI
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20126TH DECEMBER 201359,739 MI
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 201259,739 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 20112ND DECEMBER 201257,570 MI
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 201157,570 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 20102ND DECEMBER 201151,793 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 20092ND DECEMBER 201045,896 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 20082ND DECEMBER 200939,388 MI
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 200839,387 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Brake Juddering Severely (3.7.a.2b)
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20072ND DECEMBER 200833,244 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED3RD DECEMBER 200733,244 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 200620TH NOVEMBER 200725,357 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WV51UHF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

WV51UHF MOT Comments

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WV51UHF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 102,953 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,290 miles

WV51UHF FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration WV51UHF was manufactured on Friday 21st September 2001 so it is currently 25 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 102,953 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 4,290 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WV51UHF has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 67 Advisories, 9 PRS Notices, 9 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 21 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 4 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does WV51UHF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 WV51UHF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WV51UHF Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 2nd July 2026 WV51UHF does have Tax. Read more

When does WV51UHF Tax expire?

The current Tax for WV51UHF will expire in 4 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. 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 WV51UHF MOT expire?

The current MOT for WV51UHF will expire in 3 months on Saturday 26th September 2026. Read more

When did WV51UHF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WV51UHF was on Thursday 25th September 2025 at 09:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WV51UHF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for WV51UHF we can see 20 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 WV51UHF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for WV51UHF we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WV51UHF?

WV51UHF is registered as a 2001 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has WV51UHF done?

The odometer reading for WV51UHF at the last MOT in September 2025 was 102,953 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 4,290 miles per year. Read more

How old is WV51UHF?

The vehicle WV51UHF was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Friday 21st September 2001. Read more

What colour is WV51UHF?

The official colour of WV51UHF is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does WV51UHF have?

WV51UHF has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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