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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

W465 FBEMOT history

W465 FBE is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Apr 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 32,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

W465 FBE red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
32,462 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W465 FBE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W465 FBE was last recorded at 32,462 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,401 miles · 28 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 32,462 miles
  • 2024 – 32,401 miles
  • 2023 – 32,111 miles
  • 2019 – 31,998 miles
  • 2018 – 31,902 miles
  • 2016 – 31,701 miles
  • 2015 – 31,332 miles
  • 2014 – 30,902 miles
  • 2013 – 30,413 miles
  • 2012 – 29,334 miles
  • 2011 – 27,471 miles
  • 2010 – 27,028 miles
  • 2009 – 26,470 miles
  • 2008 – 25,816 miles
  • 2007 – 22,190 miles
  • 2006 – 18,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass32,462 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • General underbody corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass32,462 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    32,462 miles
    Test number
    624589543321
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass32,401 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    32,401 miles
    Test number
    731847446868
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.

  3. Fail32,387 miles (+276)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,387 miles
    Test number
    987827871186
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Not allowing for correct testing of the wheel bearing. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.

  4. Pass32,111 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,111 miles
    Test number
    190603928314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,098 miles (+100)4 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,098 miles
    Test number
    972435537087
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to offside rear tyre deflated. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass31,998 miles (+96)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,998 miles
    Test number
    796003570720
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass31,902 miles (+201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,902 miles
    Test number
    459327332714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass31,701 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    119141045068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,332 miles (+430)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    186426834615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  10. Pass30,902 miles (+489)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,902 miles
    Test number
    418304044369
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass30,413 miles (+1,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    30,413 miles
    Test number
    678936313378
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass29,334 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    29,334 miles
    Test number
    809316542321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    27,553 miles
    Test number
    559028002128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail27,553 miles (+82)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,553 miles
    Test number
    975068502109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  15. Pass27,471 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    27,471 miles
    Test number
    605234601175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,028 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,028 miles
    Test number
    444674500145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,470 miles (+654)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    26,470 miles
    Test number
    822585209124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,816 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    25,816 miles
    Test number
    273815538169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,568 miles (+3,378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,568 miles
    Test number
    333218288020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass22,190 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,190 miles
    Test number
    814500407197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,875 miles
    Test number
    264640806439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W465 FBE

Does W465 FBE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W465 FBE expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W465 FBE?
The MOT on W465 FBE expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W465 FBE done?
W465 FBE was recorded at 32,462 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 696 miles a year.
Has W465 FBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W465 FBE has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on W465 FBE 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 W465 FBE find?
W465 FBE passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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