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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

P555 MXVMOT history

P555 MXV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

P555 MXV green 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
140,528 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 MXV was last recorded at 140,528 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 6,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,972 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,556 miles
Average per year
5,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,528 miles
  • 2025 – 133,972 miles
  • 2024 – 127,157 miles
  • 2023 – 117,295 miles
  • 2022 – 111,566 miles
  • 2021 – 109,863 miles
  • 2019 – 108,423 miles
  • 2018 – 106,287 miles
  • 2017 – 103,548 miles
  • 2016 – 100,637 miles
  • 2015 – 96,006 miles
  • 2014 – 89,127 miles
  • 2013 – 87,955 miles
  • 2012 – 85,110 miles
  • 2011 – 77,513 miles
  • 2010 – 69,229 miles
  • 2009 – 56,347 miles
  • 2008 – 51,281 miles
  • 2007 – 41,684 miles
  • 2006 – 32,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSI UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSI UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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, 2018–2022

  • Corrosion to underside (body and suspension components)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,528 miles (+6,556)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    140,528 miles
    Test number
    349565989563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSI UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSI UNDER BONNET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass133,972 miles (+6,815)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    133,972 miles
    Test number
    546758534214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,157 miles (+9,862)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,157 miles
    Test number
    231429820333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,295 miles (+5,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,295 miles
    Test number
    963733827574
    • AdvisorySlight bind f/o/s caliper
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion at underside

  5. Pass111,566 miles (+1,703)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    111,566 miles
    Test number
    520286654424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,863 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,863 miles
    Test number
    805980301761
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside (body and suspension components)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail109,861 miles (+1,438)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,861 miles
    Test number
    239536001256
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside (body and suspension components)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass108,423 miles (+2,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,423 miles
    Test number
    279647856844
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside (mainly rear)

  9. Pass106,287 miles (+2,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    106,287 miles
    Test number
    128200830334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum level

  10. Pass103,548 miles (+2,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    355483857671
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryF/n/s tyre under inflated

  11. Pass100,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,637 miles
    Test number
    538430997987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,637 miles (+4,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,637 miles
    Test number
    842673886242
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  13. Pass96,006 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    468290364675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,127 miles (+1,172)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,127 miles
    Test number
    356761464479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,955 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    467081343295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass87,955 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    87,955 miles
    Test number
    888781343228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,110 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    158913912243
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished in inner sidewall
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail85,110 miles (+7,597)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,110 miles
    Test number
    307993412237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished in inner sidewall
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Fail77,513 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,513 miles
    Test number
    589116691172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass77,513 miles (+8,284)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    77,513 miles
    Test number
    808116091176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,229 miles (+12,882)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,229 miles
    Test number
    412684790148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,347 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    333151739142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass56,347 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    823111339173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    342451528192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,281 miles (+9,597)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    881150428199
    • FailureHazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass41,684 miles (+8,796)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    223730517129
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on legal minimum

  27. Pass32,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,888 miles
    Test number
    622563206103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P555 MXV

Does P555 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 MXV is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P555 MXV?
The MOT on P555 MXV is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 MXV done?
P555 MXV was recorded at 140,528 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,381 miles a year.
Has P555 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 MXV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on P555 MXV 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 MXV find?
P555 MXV passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi under bonnet; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, and 3 more.

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