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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2011 · 1,999 cc

C5 XMJMOT history

C5 XMJ is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

C5 XMJ blue 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
68,576 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XMJ was last recorded at 68,576 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 5,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,705 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,871 miles
Average per year
4,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,576 miles
  • 2025 – 62,705 miles
  • 2024 – 55,615 miles
  • 2023 – 55,363 miles
  • 2022 – 54,567 miles
  • 2021 – 54,026 miles
  • 2020 – 51,758 miles
  • 2019 – 51,552 miles
  • 2018 – 50,004 miles
  • 2017 – 41,024 miles
  • 2016 – 29,589 miles
  • 2015 – 21,938 miles
  • 2014 – 17,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Nearside swept Area.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jun 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    254577466293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail68,576 miles (+5,871)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    740577054023
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass62,705 miles (+7,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,705 miles
    Test number
    925676980868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass55,615 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    378630743452
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail55,614 miles (+181)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,614 miles
    Test number
    297268046893
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,433 miles (+70)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,433 miles
    Test number
    947465437580
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass55,363 miles (+796)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,363 miles
    Test number
    176133344499
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass54,567 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    366371053974
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Nearside swept Area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail54,567 miles (+541)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,567 miles
    Test number
    453677077406
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip Nearside swept Area. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass54,026 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    839130464114
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear registration plates have raised lettering but still conform to requirements.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner + outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail54,026 miles (+2,268)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,026 miles
    Test number
    399305623891
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear registration plates have raised lettering but still conform to requirements.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner + outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    827101874756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,758 miles (+206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    155757408590
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass51,552 miles (+1,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,552 miles
    Test number
    478608220153
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  15. Pass50,004 miles (+1,339)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    50,004 miles
    Test number
    472961288058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,665 miles (+7,641)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    939732237351
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  17. Pass41,024 miles (+11,435)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,024 miles
    Test number
    795152940583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,589 miles (+7,651)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,589 miles
    Test number
    429975431486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,938 miles (+4,903)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    21,938 miles
    Test number
    637670755149
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn off on very inner edge nearly at cords
    • NoteRear brake discs scored

  20. Pass17,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    17,035 miles
    Test number
    838722164122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about C5 XMJ

Does C5 XMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XMJ is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XMJ?
The MOT on C5 XMJ is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XMJ done?
C5 XMJ was recorded at 68,576 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,264 miles a year.
Has C5 XMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XMJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 XMJ 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 C5 XMJ find?
C5 XMJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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