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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1996 · 1,840 cc

N225 ESNMOT history

N225 ESN is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 67,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

N225 ESN 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 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
67,476 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N225 ESN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Apr 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N225 ESN was last recorded at 67,476 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 2,042 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,434 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,042 miles
Average per year
1,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,476 miles
  • 2025 – 65,434 miles
  • 2021 – 61,730 miles
  • 2020 – 61,597 miles
  • 2019 – 49,753 miles
  • 2018 – 48,452 miles
  • 2017 – 46,770 miles
  • 2016 – 46,351 miles
  • 2015 – 46,009 miles
  • 2014 – 44,978 miles
  • 2013 – 44,444 miles
  • 2012 – 43,783 miles
  • 2011 – 43,161 miles
  • 2010 – 42,544 miles
  • 2009 – 40,712 miles
  • 2008 – 39,992 miles
  • 2007 – 37,865 miles
  • 2006 – 35,531 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,476 miles

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,476 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    67,476 miles
    Test number
    282800979029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,434 miles (+3,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    65,434 miles
    Test number
    925782268634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,730 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    61,730 miles
    Test number
    405670669782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,667 miles (+70)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,667 miles
    Test number
    257138134143
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction of rotation incorrect (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre 21 years old
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 19 years old
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre 19 years old

  5. Fail61,597 miles (+822)4 major17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,597 miles
    Test number
    868137659380
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail60,775 miles (+11,022)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,775 miles
    Test number
    397161729148
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass49,753 miles (+1,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    49,753 miles
    Test number
    844283505751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass48,452 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,452 miles
    Test number
    862429844746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,770 miles (+419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,770 miles
    Test number
    576617364328
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass46,351 miles (+342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    46,351 miles
    Test number
    617991354492
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass46,009 miles (+1,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    46,009 miles
    Test number
    919410595003
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass44,978 miles (+534)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,978 miles
    Test number
    165528194007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,444 miles (+661)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,444 miles
    Test number
    736798693026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,783 miles (+622)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,783 miles
    Test number
    457508582062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,161 miles
    Test number
    196164791093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,161 miles (+617)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,161 miles
    Test number
    409304991032
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass42,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    42,544 miles
    Test number
    262266700454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail42,544 miles (+1,832)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,544 miles
    Test number
    903186100152
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass40,712 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    421536489093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,992 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,992 miles
    Test number
    770680888088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,865 miles (+2,334)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,865 miles
    Test number
    134009077078
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass35,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    35,531 miles
    Test number
    882303186090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N225 ESN

Does N225 ESN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N225 ESN is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on N225 ESN?
The MOT on N225 ESN is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N225 ESN done?
N225 ESN was recorded at 67,476 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 1,581 miles a year.
Has N225 ESN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N225 ESN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on N225 ESN 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 N225 ESN find?
N225 ESN passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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