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Mazda E Series

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T978 XDLMOT history

T978 XDL is a blue petrol Mazda E Series first used on 1 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 65,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
65,853 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,300 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 XDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
E Series
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 XDL was last recorded at 65,853 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,242 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
611 miles
Average per year
2,300 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,853 miles
  • 2025 – 65,242 miles
  • 2024 – 62,716 miles
  • 2023 – 61,322 miles
  • 2022 – 60,043 miles
  • 2021 – 58,094 miles
  • 2019 – 55,078 miles
  • 2018 – 53,889 miles
  • 2017 – 50,893 miles
  • 2016 – 44,668 miles
  • 2015 – 41,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,853 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside front inner sill area excessively corroded(not within 30cm of suspension component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside front inner sill area excessively corroded(not within 30cm of suspension component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,853 miles (+611)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    65,853 miles
    Test number
    789898469002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,242 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    65,242 miles
    Test number
    339071014578
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Fog lamps not working pre 01/03/18

  3. Fail65,218 miles (+2,502)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,218 miles
    Test number
    301500597097
    • MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lights not working pre 01/03/2018
    • AdvisoryRadiator insecure

  4. Pass62,716 miles (+1,394)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,716 miles
    Test number
    399047235082
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill area excessively corroded(not within 30cm of suspension component
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill area excessively corroded(not within 30cm of suspension component

  5. Pass61,322 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    627763104204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both of (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill area excessively corroded(not within 30cm of suspension component
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill area excessively corroded(not within 30cm of suspension component

  6. Fail61,322 miles (+1,279)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    375961107146
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both of (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both of (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both of (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill area excessively corroded(not within 30cm of suspension component
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill area excessively corroded(not within 30cm of suspension component

  7. Pass60,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    502879028205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail60,043 miles (+1,949)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,043 miles
    Test number
    919477366592
    • MajorRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both of 215/65/R15 96S (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass58,094 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    769512756945
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working

  10. Fail58,094 miles (+3,016)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,094 miles
    Test number
    141914383772
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working

  11. Pass55,078 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,078 miles
    Test number
    981737875863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail55,077 miles (+1,188)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,077 miles
    Test number
    519067996976
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass53,889 miles (+2,996)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    963787265089
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass50,893 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,893 miles
    Test number
    525614729443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,668 miles (+3,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,668 miles
    Test number
    690190570100
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both of (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass41,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,354 miles
    Test number
    225226495496
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Questions about T978 XDL

Does T978 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 XDL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T978 XDL?
The MOT on T978 XDL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 XDL done?
T978 XDL was recorded at 65,853 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,300 miles a year.
Has T978 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 XDL has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T978 XDL 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 T978 XDL find?
T978 XDL passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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