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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

255 HLTMOT history

255 HLT is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 28,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

255 HLT 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
28,992 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
255 HLT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

255 HLT was last recorded at 28,992 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 2,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,881 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,111 miles
Average per year
1,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,992 miles
  • 2025 – 26,881 miles
  • 2024 – 24,443 miles
  • 2023 – 22,549 miles
  • 2022 – 19,504 miles
  • 2021 – 18,068 miles
  • 2020 – 16,086 miles
  • 2019 – 15,467 miles
  • 2018 – 15,160 miles
  • 2017 – 15,138 miles
  • 2016 – 15,098 miles
  • 2015 – 15,085 miles
  • 2014 – 14,879 miles
  • 2013 – 13,463 miles
  • 2011 – 11,667 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,992 miles

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,992 miles (+2,111)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    28,992 miles
    Test number
    763099756835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass26,881 miles (+2,438)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    26,881 miles
    Test number
    954847514621
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass24,443 miles (+1,894)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    24,443 miles
    Test number
    882781973379
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass22,549 miles (+3,045)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    22,549 miles
    Test number
    347853649124
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass19,504 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    19,504 miles
    Test number
    609666408780
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail19,503 miles (+1,435)1 major1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,503 miles
    Test number
    357126134815
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass18,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    18,068 miles
    Test number
    103816355563
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail18,068 miles (+1,982)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,068 miles
    Test number
    448411792549
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass16,086 miles (+619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    16,086 miles
    Test number
    128425302308
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass15,467 miles (+307)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    15,467 miles
    Test number
    986463620347
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryEngine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass15,160 miles (+22)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    15,160 miles
    Test number
    828840050654
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  12. Pass15,138 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    15,138 miles
    Test number
    936341123138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,098 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,098 miles
    Test number
    801554955671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,085 miles (+206)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    15,085 miles
    Test number
    855235335151
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass14,879 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    14,879 miles
    Test number
    296384234197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass13,463 miles (+1,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    13,463 miles
    Test number
    696885733166
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass11,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    11,667 miles
    Test number
    239619371274
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail11,667 miles1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,667 miles
    Test number
    359888371488
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 255 HLT

What vehicle is registration 255 HLT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 255 HLT on a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 255 HLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 255 HLT is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 255 HLT?
The MOT on 255 HLT is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 255 HLT done?
255 HLT was recorded at 28,992 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 1,180 miles a year.
Has 255 HLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 255 HLT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on 255 HLT 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 255 HLT find?
255 HLT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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