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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X231 HDVMOT history

X231 HDV is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 97,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

X231 HDV yellow 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 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
97,958 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 HDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 HDV was last recorded at 97,958 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,954 miles · 20 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,958 miles
  • 2025 – 95,949 miles
  • 2024 – 95,731 miles
  • 2023 – 94,935 miles
  • 2022 – 91,217 miles
  • 2020 – 89,692 miles
  • 2018 – 89,530 miles
  • 2017 – 85,989 miles
  • 2016 – 82,730 miles
  • 2015 – 77,622 miles
  • 2014 – 72,888 miles
  • 2013 – 68,819 miles
  • 2012 – 64,419 miles
  • 2011 – 49,648 miles
  • 2010 – 48,696 miles
  • 2009 – 43,883 miles
  • 2008 – 38,760 miles
  • 2007 – 34,500 miles
  • 2006 – 29,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,958 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,958 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    97,958 miles
    Test number
    900458935403
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,954 miles (+2,005)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,954 miles
    Test number
    334496605682
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail95,949 miles (+218)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,949 miles
    Test number
    897720008764
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail95,731 miles (+796)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,731 miles
    Test number
    900970851100
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension corroded

  5. Fail94,935 miles (+3,718)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,935 miles
    Test number
    137603047959
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension surface corrosion

  6. Pass91,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    797964860064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface corrosion

  7. Fail91,217 miles (+14)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    399049707231
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension has surface corrosion

  8. Fail91,203 miles (+55)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,203 miles
    Test number
    839574634537
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail91,148 miles (+1,456)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    380862306387
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass89,692 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    89,692 miles
    Test number
    602513055258
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension components have surface corrosion.

  11. Fail89,679 miles (+149)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,679 miles
    Test number
    107273482576
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes and suspension components have surface corrosion.

  12. Pass89,530 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    369609010789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,519 miles (+3,530)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,519 miles
    Test number
    654900023188
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass85,989 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,989 miles
    Test number
    588932624104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,987 miles (+3,257)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,987 miles
    Test number
    342832027313
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass82,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    536268578587
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights produce a poor beam pattern

  17. Fail82,730 miles (+5,108)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,730 miles
    Test number
    130921285566
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights produce a poor beam pattern

  18. Pass77,622 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    211056683879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail77,622 miles (+4,734)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    352527248981
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass72,888 miles (+4,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    406215024349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass68,819 miles (+4,400)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,819 miles
    Test number
    886095113315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding

  22. Fail64,419 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,419 miles
    Test number
    469549412415
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass64,419 miles (+5,342)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,419 miles
    Test number
    477409712395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,077 miles (+9,429)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,077 miles
    Test number
    649712952007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,648 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    107133151048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,696 miles (+4,813)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,696 miles
    Test number
    833583250232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,883 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,883 miles
    Test number
    181103059239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,760 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    380034758288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,500 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    34,500 miles
    Test number
    312584557226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass29,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,597 miles
    Test number
    232579846253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 HDV

Does X231 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 HDV is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 HDV?
The MOT on X231 HDV is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 HDV done?
X231 HDV was recorded at 97,958 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 3,451 miles a year.
Has X231 HDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 HDV has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X231 HDV 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 X231 HDV find?
X231 HDV passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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