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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1995 · 1,839 cc

296 UXAMOT history

296 UXA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 1995. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

296 UXA red 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,721 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
296 UXA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 May 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

296 UXA was last recorded at 107,721 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,716 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,721 miles
  • 2025 – 104,738 miles
  • 2024 – 102,662 miles
  • 2023 – 100,751 miles
  • 2022 – 98,073 miles
  • 2021 – 95,966 miles
  • 2019 – 93,582 miles
  • 2018 – 91,603 miles
  • 2017 – 91,348 miles
  • 2016 – 89,958 miles
  • 2015 – 88,543 miles
  • 2014 – 87,679 miles
  • 2013 – 85,999 miles
  • 2012 – 84,512 miles
  • 2011 – 81,840 miles
  • 2010 – 78,620 miles
  • 2009 – 75,358 miles
  • 2008 – 73,394 miles
  • 2007 – 70,413 miles
  • 2006 – 66,965 miles
  • 2005 – 62,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,721 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,721 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,721 miles
    Test number
    221102258687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail107,716 miles (+2,978)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,716 miles
    Test number
    578630782266
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass104,738 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,738 miles
    Test number
    684907945716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,662 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    102,662 miles
    Test number
    913242873645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass100,751 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    100,751 miles
    Test number
    838928204510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,073 miles (+2,107)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    98,073 miles
    Test number
    553896822851
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,966 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,966 miles
    Test number
    886037233484
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail95,966 miles (+2,384)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,966 miles
    Test number
    595425912914
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass93,582 miles (+1,979)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,582 miles
    Test number
    429370626139
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass91,603 miles (+255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,603 miles
    Test number
    166011794478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass91,348 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,348 miles
    Test number
    980312747005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,340 miles (+1,382)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,340 miles
    Test number
    789855914549
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass89,958 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,958 miles
    Test number
    764482902402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,543 miles (+864)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,543 miles
    Test number
    636528015101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,679 miles (+1,680)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    87,679 miles
    Test number
    638793224183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    437032623187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,999 miles (+1,487)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    765302923175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass84,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,512 miles
    Test number
    836104672036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,506 miles (+2,666)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,506 miles
    Test number
    499074172025
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass81,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,840 miles
    Test number
    317316971077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail81,840 miles (+3,220)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,840 miles
    Test number
    685985071047
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass78,620 miles (+3,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    78,620 miles
    Test number
    451738280011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,358 miles (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    932209179059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    172167688051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,394 miles (+2,981)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    152376988476
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass70,413 miles (+3,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    721560687086
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass66,965 miles (+4,746)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,965 miles
    Test number
    224280256162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    62,219 miles
    Test number
    311026745113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 296 UXA

What vehicle is registration 296 UXA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 296 UXA on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 1995. 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 296 UXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 296 UXA is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 296 UXA?
The MOT on 296 UXA is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 296 UXA done?
296 UXA was recorded at 107,721 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,184 miles a year.
Has 296 UXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 296 UXA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 296 UXA 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 296 UXA find?
296 UXA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4.

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