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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P555 HXTMOT history

P555 HXT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 22,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

P555 HXT silver 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 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
22,463 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 HXT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 HXT was last recorded at 22,463 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 1,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
21,306 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,157 miles
Average per year
518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,463 miles
  • 2024 – 21,306 miles
  • 2023 – 20,032 miles
  • 2022 – 18,620 miles
  • 2021 – 17,001 miles
  • 2020 – 16,861 miles
  • 2019 – 16,689 miles
  • 2018 – 16,518 miles
  • 2017 – 16,359 miles
  • 2016 – 16,143 miles
  • 2015 – 15,880 miles
  • 2014 – 15,623 miles
  • 2013 – 15,251 miles
  • 2012 – 14,855 miles
  • 2011 – 14,471 miles
  • 2010 – 14,109 miles
  • 2009 – 13,736 miles
  • 2008 – 13,256 miles
  • 2007 – 12,902 miles
  • 2006 – 12,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,463 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.

  • Front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,463 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    22,463 miles
    Test number
    220609977640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass21,306 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    21,306 miles
    Test number
    953076409588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass20,032 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    20,032 miles
    Test number
    804202890139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass18,620 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    18,620 miles
    Test number
    769814140141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass17,001 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    17,001 miles
    Test number
    461170594704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail16,983 miles (+122)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,983 miles
    Test number
    929494156342
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. Pass16,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    16,861 miles
    Test number
    628963079949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  8. Fail16,861 miles (+172)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,861 miles
    Test number
    395003413761
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass16,689 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    16,689 miles
    Test number
    684589706780
    • AdvisorySlight binding in offside front brake
  10. Pass16,518 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    16,518 miles
    Test number
    814515798266
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded
  11. Fail16,510 miles (+151)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,510 miles
    Test number
    201363231610
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced closing sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded
  12. Pass16,359 miles (+216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    16,359 miles
    Test number
    142312194067
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryTested under wet condition
  13. Pass16,143 miles (+263)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,143 miles
    Test number
    803438348779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass15,880 miles (+257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,880 miles
    Test number
    977134665132
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass15,623 miles (+372)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,623 miles
    Test number
    957356524109
    • NoteFront anti roll bar link arm bushes cracked slightly
    • NoteFront tyres slightly perished
    • NoteOffside and nearside outer sills have surface corrosion
    • NoteRear anti roll bar link arm bushes cracked slightly
    • NoteRear brake discsslightly pitted
  16. Pass15,251 miles (+396)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    15,251 miles
    Test number
    187354443166
    • NoteNearside and offside outer sills have surface corrosion
    • NoteScreen blades smear slightly
  17. Pass14,855 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,855 miles
    Test number
    146221732190
    • NoteSurface corrosion to n/s outer sill
    • NoteSurface corrosion to o/s outer sill
  18. Fail14,853 miles (+382)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,853 miles
    Test number
    759840932157
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to n/s outer sill
    • NoteSurface corrosion to o/s outer sill
  19. Pass14,471 miles (+362)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,471 miles
    Test number
    285398451401
    • NoteFront and rear no plates in poor condition
    • NoteSurface corrosion on all brake discs
  20. Pass14,109 miles (+373)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    14,109 miles
    Test number
    212895870172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,736 miles (+480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    13,736 miles
    Test number
    573887179126
    • NoteBoth no plates in poor condition
  22. Pass13,256 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,256 miles
    Test number
    490178278198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,902 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,902 miles
    Test number
    903169177131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    12,446 miles
    Test number
    812230786142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 HXT

Does P555 HXT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 HXT is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P555 HXT?
The MOT on P555 HXT is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 HXT done?
P555 HXT was recorded at 22,463 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 518 miles a year.
Has P555 HXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 HXT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on P555 HXT 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 P555 HXT find?
P555 HXT passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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