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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,840 cc

X28 ASRMOT history

X28 ASR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

X28 ASR red 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
81,658 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 ASR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 ASR was last recorded at 81,658 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,841 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,817 miles
Average per year
3,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,658 miles
  • 2025 – 79,841 miles
  • 2024 – 78,636 miles
  • 2023 – 77,828 miles
  • 2022 – 75,503 miles
  • 2021 – 74,733 miles
  • 2020 – 73,166 miles
  • 2019 – 71,197 miles
  • 2018 – 69,533 miles
  • 2017 – 68,016 miles
  • 2016 – 66,588 miles
  • 2015 – 64,147 miles
  • 2014 – 61,258 miles
  • 2013 – 56,990 miles
  • 2012 – 55,562 miles
  • 2011 – 52,646 miles
  • 2010 – 47,114 miles
  • 2009 – 40,402 miles
  • 2008 – 34,428 miles
  • 2007 – 29,085 miles
  • 2006 – 19,762 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,658 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAll suspension heavily corroded

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass81,658 miles (+1,817)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    81,658 miles
    Test number
    977751756660
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension heavily corroded

  2. Pass79,841 miles (+68)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,841 miles
    Test number
    830255323485
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Fail79,773 miles (+1,137)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,773 miles
    Test number
    910209214871
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill crunching under pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side age related corrosion

  4. Pass78,636 miles (+808)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    78,636 miles
    Test number
    914953951868
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension And Subframes Are Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And Both Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside Of Vehicle And Sills Have Corrosion And Repair
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Front Chassis Rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass77,828 miles (+2,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    215966186589
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion and welding repairs to vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,503 miles (+770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,503 miles
    Test number
    347492189904
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass74,733 miles (+1,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    74,733 miles
    Test number
    592559059739
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps tarnished
    • AdvisorySome general underbody corrosion

  8. Pass73,166 miles (+1,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    862212395222
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside and nearside outer sill panels at rear
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body surface corrosion

  9. Pass71,197 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,197 miles
    Test number
    114375274664
    • AdvisorySome general underbody surface corrosion

  10. Pass69,533 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    854368181477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,016 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    805999202411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,588 miles
    Test number
    604025522392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail66,588 miles (+2,441)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,588 miles
    Test number
    711075289220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass64,147 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,147 miles
    Test number
    797389665086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    338156674029
    • 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)

  16. Fail61,258 miles (+4,268)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,258 miles
    Test number
    368956774076
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass56,990 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,990 miles
    Test number
    587156983046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,562 miles (+2,916)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,562 miles
    Test number
    215851582076
    • NoteVehicle underside very dry and showing surface corrosion in places

  19. Pass52,646 miles (+5,532)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,646 miles
    Test number
    169663881448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,114 miles
    Test number
    430804280089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,114 miles (+6,712)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,114 miles
    Test number
    143723080046
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,402 miles (+5,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,402 miles
    Test number
    131342889470
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass34,428 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    584186088015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,085 miles (+9,323)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    29,085 miles
    Test number
    212065587024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,762 miles
    Test number
    784356386068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 ASR

Does X28 ASR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 ASR is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 ASR?
The MOT on X28 ASR is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 ASR done?
X28 ASR was recorded at 81,658 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 3,073 miles a year.
Has X28 ASR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 ASR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X28 ASR 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 X28 ASR find?
X28 ASR passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; all suspension heavily corroded.

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