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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1991 · 1,597 cc

EW 10MOT history

EW 10 is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,462 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

EW 10 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
202,462 km
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,481 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
EW 10
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

EW 10 was last recorded at 202,462 km on 19 Dec 2025, 1,681 km more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,781 km · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,681 km
Average per year
1,481 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,462 km
  • 2024 – 200,781 km
  • 2023 – 199,454 km
  • 2022 – 198,051 km
  • 2021 – 196,983 km
  • 2020 – 195,604 km
  • 2019 – 193,440 km
  • 2009 – 183,297 km
  • 2008 – 182,346 km
  • 2006 – 173,643 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,462 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,462 km (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    202,462 km
    Test number
    532919789900
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass200,781 km (+1,327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    200,781 km
    Test number
    346957857970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass199,454 km (+1,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    199,454 km
    Test number
    779937094809
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass198,051 km (+1,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,051 km
    Test number
    509179206461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass196,983 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    196,983 km
    Test number
    913638850870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail196,983 km (+1,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,983 km
    Test number
    580221740830
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass195,604 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    195,604 km
    Test number
    797994522208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass193,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,455 miles
    Test number
    916045742239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail193,440 km2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,440 km
    Test number
    625066923728
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass191,330 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    191,330 miles
    Test number
    879956158473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass189,691 miles (+2,253)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    189,691 miles
    Test number
    762420405482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass187,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    187,438 miles
    Test number
    776855693370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail187,438 miles (+953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,438 miles
    Test number
    634415475054
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  14. Pass186,485 miles (+143)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    186,485 miles
    Test number
    345801363117
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVarious parts of the vehicle have been undersealed

  15. Pass186,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    186,342 miles
    Test number
    787149252119
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail186,342 miles (+1,288)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,342 miles
    Test number
    238639232190
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass185,054 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    185,054 miles
    Test number
    285686621143
    • NoteO/s/r floor to sill slightly corroded

  18. Pass183,297 km (+951)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    183,297 km
    Test number
    382847649487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass182,346 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    182,346 km
    Test number
    690331948249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass177,765 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    177,765 miles
    Test number
    734712597115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail177,759 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,759 miles
    Test number
    421500397157
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass173,643 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    173,643 km
    Test number
    722567486157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about EW 10

What vehicle is registration EW 10 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show EW 10 on a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1997. 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 EW 10 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on EW 10 is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on EW 10?
The MOT on EW 10 is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has EW 10 done?
EW 10 was recorded at 202,462 km at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,481 km a year.
Has EW 10 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. EW 10 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on EW 10 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 EW 10 find?
EW 10 passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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