Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc
X28 CULMOT history
X28 CUL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 88,491 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 88,491 mi
- At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 17 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X28 CUL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 31 May 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X28 CUL was last recorded at 88,491 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 84,380 miles · 18 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,111 miles
- Average per year
- 4,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,491 miles
- 2025 – 84,380 miles
- 2024 – 78,635 miles
- 2023 – 73,799 miles
- 2022 – 68,794 miles
- 2021 – 63,981 miles
- 2020 – 61,071 miles
- 2019 – 56,175 miles
- 2018 – 51,576 miles
- 2017 – 47,349 miles
- 2016 – 41,990 miles
- 2015 – 35,994 miles
- 2014 – 31,465 miles
- 2013 – 27,474 miles
- 2012 – 23,916 miles
- 2011 – 19,786 miles
- 2010 – 16,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,491 miles
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeatshield over catalyst rattlingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside dip beam output slightly reduced
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 ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 87V
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,491 miles (+4,111)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 88,491 miles
- Test number
- 916973776588
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeatshield over catalyst rattling
- AdvisoryOffside dip beam output slightly reduced
Pass84,380 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 84,380 miles
- Test number
- 522197274269
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,376 miles (+5,741)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,376 miles
- Test number
- 588905290369
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass78,635 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 78,635 miles
- Test number
- 981471446493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,632 miles (+4,833)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,632 miles
- Test number
- 204452931291
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,799 miles (+5,005)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 73,799 miles
- Test number
- 651482788829
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor std blades fitted (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front tyres persihing 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryHeatshield over catalyst rattling
Pass68,794 miles (+4,813)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 68,794 miles
- Test number
- 323403607156
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorAnti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside rear dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/16 perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,981 miles (+2,910)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 63,981 miles
- Test number
- 135236091303
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeatshield over front exhaust insecure and rattling
- AdvisorySlight binding nearside front wheel
Pass61,071 miles (+4,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 61,071 miles
- Test number
- 298670483519
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeatshield over catalyst loose and rattling
Pass56,175 miles (+4,599)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 56,175 miles
- Test number
- 700610136165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,576 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 51,576 miles
- Test number
- 813654487035
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail51,576 miles (+4,227)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,576 miles
- Test number
- 585983037350
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass47,349 miles (+5,359)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 47,349 miles
- Test number
- 840487516115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,990 miles (+5,996)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 41,990 miles
- Test number
- 910742986187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,994 miles (+4,529)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 35,994 miles
- Test number
- 208899935438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,465 miles (+3,991)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 31,465 miles
- Test number
- 149473834193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,474 miles (+3,558)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 27,474 miles
- Test number
- 846348823107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,916 miles (+4,130)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 23,916 miles
- Test number
- 337103842175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,786 miles (+3,680)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 19,786 miles
- Test number
- 798767031163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 16,106 miles
- Test number
- 203598740192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X28 CUL
- Does X28 CUL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 CUL is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X28 CUL?
- The MOT on X28 CUL is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X28 CUL done?
- X28 CUL was recorded at 88,491 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,446 miles a year.
- Has X28 CUL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X28 CUL has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on X28 CUL 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 CUL find?
- X28 CUL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; heatshield over catalyst rattling; offside dip beam output slightly reduced.
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