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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

P555 MKTMOT history

P555 MKT is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 55,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

P555 MKT grey 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
55,101 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 MKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 MKT was last recorded at 55,101 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2008: 103 miles, lower than 46,453 miles on 30 Oct 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
55,049 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,101 miles
  • 2025 – 53,941 miles
  • 2024 – 52,259 miles
  • 2023 – 50,193 miles
  • 2022 – 47,508 miles
  • 2021 – 45,284 miles
  • 2020 – 44,511 miles
  • 2019 – 43,363 miles
  • 2018 – 42,411 miles
  • 2017 – 41,097 miles
  • 2015 – 34,749 miles
  • 2014 – 30,364 miles
  • 2013 – 24,724 miles
  • 2012 – 17,184 miles
  • 2011 – 12,267 miles
  • 2010 – 10,133 miles
  • 2009 – 6,244 miles
  • 2008 – 103 miles
  • 2006 – 46,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,101 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCar been black wax under sealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,101 miles (+52)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    800109058876
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar been black wax under sealed

  2. Fail55,049 miles (+1,108)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,049 miles
    Test number
    567225786684
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCar been black wax under sealed

  3. Pass53,941 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,941 miles
    Test number
    980045751032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail53,935 miles (+1,676)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,935 miles
    Test number
    442237993025
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass52,259 miles (+2,066)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    119066273610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass50,193 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    50,193 miles
    Test number
    221644034284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,508 miles (+2,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,508 miles
    Test number
    954777331237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,284 miles (+773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    45,284 miles
    Test number
    278186376798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWipers slight streaking

  9. Pass44,511 miles (+1,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,511 miles
    Test number
    591663235354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass43,363 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    43,363 miles
    Test number
    106053040081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass42,411 miles (+1,314)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    42,411 miles
    Test number
    806844963057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,097 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,097 miles
    Test number
    566499617436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,749 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,749 miles
    Test number
    780978155831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,364 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    30,364 miles
    Test number
    857040444211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,724 miles (+7,540)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,724 miles
    Test number
    539221923268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,184 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,184 miles
    Test number
    866480902272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,267 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    12,267 miles
    Test number
    509391781188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass10,133 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    10,133 miles
    Test number
    842522060182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass6,244 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,244 miles
    Test number
    883209729123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103 miles (-46,350)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    103 miles
    Test number
    522136038154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,453 miles
    Test number
    824773506314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,453 miles1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,453 miles
    Test number
    702623506375
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear discs worn
    • NoteRear pads low

Questions about P555 MKT

Does P555 MKT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 MKT is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 MKT?
The MOT on P555 MKT is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 MKT done?
P555 MKT was recorded at 55,101 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 448 miles a year.
Has P555 MKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 MKT has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on P555 MKT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P555 MKT find?
P555 MKT passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4, and 1 more.

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