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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,798 cc

X11 VETMOT history

X11 VET is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 2010. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 83,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X11 VET silver 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 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
83,929 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X11 VET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X11 VET was last recorded at 83,929 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2022: 64,455 miles, lower than 67,454 miles on 20 Sept 2022.

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
80,692 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,237 miles
Average per year
4,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,929 miles
  • 2025 – 80,692 miles
  • 2024 – 76,572 miles
  • 2023 – 71,390 miles
  • 2022 – 64,455 miles
  • 2021 – 63,609 miles
  • 2020 – 59,918 miles
  • 2019 – 57,405 miles
  • 2018 – 54,989 miles
  • 2017 – 49,186 miles
  • 2016 – 42,073 miles
  • 2015 – 35,351 miles
  • 2014 – 28,493 miles
  • 2013 – 23,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail83,929 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wishbone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail83,929 miles (+3,237)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    635375709270
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass80,692 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    181287065127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail80,677 miles (+4,105)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,677 miles
    Test number
    960311178116
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass76,572 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,572 miles
    Test number
    112086689564
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail76,556 miles (+5,166)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    792829499861
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,390 miles (+6,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,390 miles
    Test number
    776336041850
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively offside front and nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top wishbone bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass64,455 miles (-2,999)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    64,455 miles
    Test number
    596881262450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,454 miles (+3,845)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,454 miles
    Test number
    255472480823
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,609 miles
    Test number
    289166953029
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Fail63,606 miles (+3,688)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    400605961218
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass59,918 miles (+2,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,918 miles
    Test number
    770921682581
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  12. Pass57,405 miles (+2,416)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    57,405 miles
    Test number
    978814415429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    54,989 miles
    Test number
    190909478337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,987 miles (+5,801)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,987 miles
    Test number
    995394511660
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  15. Pass49,186 miles (+7,113)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    49,186 miles
    Test number
    259051295460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,073 miles (+6,722)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,073 miles
    Test number
    507824680189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,351 miles (+6,858)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    432998637041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,493 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    28,493 miles
    Test number
    969823054279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    23,158 miles
    Test number
    367414153462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X11 VET

Does X11 VET currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X11 VET expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X11 VET?
The MOT on X11 VET expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X11 VET done?
X11 VET was recorded at 83,929 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
Has X11 VET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X11 VET has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X11 VET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X11 VET find?
X11 VET failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim too high; nearside rear outer suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 2 more.

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