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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

EBM 295MOT history

EBM 295 is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

EBM 295 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 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
50,879 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EBM 295
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

EBM 295 was last recorded at 50,879 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,822 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
1,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,879 miles
  • 2025 – 50,822 miles
  • 2024 – 50,782 miles
  • 2023 – 50,765 miles
  • 2022 – 50,684 miles
  • 2021 – 50,657 miles
  • 2020 – 50,640 miles
  • 2019 – 50,265 miles
  • 2018 – 50,249 miles
  • 2017 – 50,132 miles
  • 2015 – 49,310 miles
  • 2014 – 48,466 miles
  • 2013 – 46,956 miles
  • 2011 – 43,960 miles
  • 2010 – 41,247 miles
  • 2009 – 36,080 miles
  • 2008 – 26,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,879 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion to components and chassis.

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.

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,879 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    50,879 miles
    Test number
    553134079175
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion to components and chassis.

  2. Pass50,822 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    50,822 miles
    Test number
    775951517634
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion front subframe / suspension

  3. Pass50,782 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    50,782 miles
    Test number
    815844933500
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass50,765 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    123976466329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Fail50,765 miles (+81)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    400685305481
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass50,684 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,684 miles
    Test number
    201312448728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    817692167090
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail50,657 miles (+17)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,657 miles
    Test number
    421413756155
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    373632045423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,640 miles (+375)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    409720911524
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass50,265 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,265 miles
    Test number
    135465203579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,249 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,249 miles
    Test number
    172528202135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,132 miles
    Test number
    244608761141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail50,132 miles (+822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,132 miles
    Test number
    296755828932
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass49,310 miles (+844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,310 miles
    Test number
    349854127386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    737686154333
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail48,466 miles (+347)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    467086854338
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass48,119 miles (+1,163)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,119 miles
    Test number
    388160214025
    • NoteNearside tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

  19. Pass46,956 miles (+2,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,956 miles
    Test number
    745495813095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass43,960 miles (+2,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,960 miles
    Test number
    599821401375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    902463600336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,247 miles (+5,167)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    820692500396
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass36,080 miles (+9,243)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,080 miles
    Test number
    772321609331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWiper blades poor

  24. Pass26,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,837 miles
    Test number
    842469488225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EBM 295

What vehicle is registration EBM 295 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EBM 295 on a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 2005. 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 EBM 295 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EBM 295 is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on EBM 295?
The MOT on EBM 295 is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EBM 295 done?
EBM 295 was recorded at 50,879 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 1,371 miles a year.
Has EBM 295 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EBM 295 has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on EBM 295 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 EBM 295 find?
EBM 295 passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; general underside corrosion to components and chassis..

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