Mazda MX-5
White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,999 cc
488 EWCMOT history
488 EWC is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 55,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 55,383 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 11 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,348 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 488 EWC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 21 Mar 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
488 EWC was last recorded at 55,383 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,849 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,534 miles
- Average per year
- 2,348 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,383 miles
- 2025 – 52,849 miles
- 2024 – 50,681 miles
- 2023 – 46,765 miles
- 2022 – 45,088 miles
- 2021 – 42,215 miles
- 2020 – 39,764 miles
- 2019 – 37,958 miles
- 2018 – 36,569 miles
- 2017 – 34,955 miles
- 2016 – 30,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion
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.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 2 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,383 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 55,383 miles
- Test number
- 340170329412
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion
Fail55,381 miles (+2,532)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,381 miles
- Test number
- 164255949852
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear suspension corrosion
Pass52,849 miles (+2,168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 52,849 miles
- Test number
- 259172286857
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,681 miles (+3,916)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 50,681 miles
- Test number
- 536936206471
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass46,765 miles (+1,677)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 46,765 miles
- Test number
- 525165447515
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,088 miles (+2,873)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 45,088 miles
- Test number
- 250281390110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,215 miles (+2,451)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 42,215 miles
- Test number
- 247004522295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,764 miles (+1,806)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 39,764 miles
- Test number
- 503966075364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,958 miles (+1,389)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 37,958 miles
- Test number
- 541536745891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,569 miles (+1,614)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 36,569 miles
- Test number
- 318147656131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,955 miles (+4,177)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 34,955 miles
- Test number
- 968931243995
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)
Pass30,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,778 miles
- Test number
- 372654387535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 488 EWC
- What vehicle is registration 488 EWC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 488 EWC on a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Mar 2013. 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 488 EWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 488 EWC is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 488 EWC?
- The MOT on 488 EWC is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 488 EWC done?
- 488 EWC was recorded at 55,383 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,348 miles a year.
- Has 488 EWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 488 EWC has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on 488 EWC 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 488 EWC find?
- 488 EWC passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear suspension corrosion.
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