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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

X29 PJSMOT history

X29 PJS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

X29 PJS 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 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
74,816 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X29 PJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X29 PJS was last recorded at 74,816 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,657 miles · 23 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
159 miles
Average per year
1,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,816 miles
  • 2024 – 74,657 miles
  • 2023 – 74,239 miles
  • 2022 – 73,848 miles
  • 2021 – 73,259 miles
  • 2020 – 72,537 miles
  • 2019 – 72,361 miles
  • 2018 – 72,012 miles
  • 2017 – 71,566 miles
  • 2016 – 71,319 miles
  • 2015 – 71,080 miles
  • 2014 – 70,904 miles
  • 2013 – 70,281 miles
  • 2012 – 69,677 miles
  • 2011 – 68,882 miles
  • 2010 – 67,950 miles
  • 2009 – 66,589 miles
  • 2008 – 56,792 miles
  • 2007 – 51,136 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,816 miles
  • AdvisoryModerate corrosion throughout underside of vehicle and all components
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,816 miles (+159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    926035780310
    • AdvisoryModerate corrosion throughout underside of vehicle and all components
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass74,657 miles (+418)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    960145684070
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/f upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s/r upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass74,239 miles (+391)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,239 miles
    Test number
    409947953648
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and rear upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass73,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    875250730045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail73,848 miles (+589)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,848 miles
    Test number
    111226853102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass73,259 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,259 miles
    Test number
    728605931913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,537 miles (+176)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,537 miles
    Test number
    913340068756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,361 miles (+349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,361 miles
    Test number
    296809600422
    • AdvisoryAll brake hose ferrules rusty
    • AdvisoryAll front & rear suspension parts have surface rust

  9. Pass72,012 miles (+446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,012 miles
    Test number
    986434655929
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension components have surface corrosion

  10. Pass71,566 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,566 miles
    Test number
    547491168175
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  11. Pass71,319 miles (+239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,319 miles
    Test number
    394312984414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components have surface corrosion

  12. Pass71,080 miles (+176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,080 miles
    Test number
    134045936229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding

  13. Pass70,904 miles (+623)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,904 miles
    Test number
    997768904384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s sill corroded

  14. Pass70,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,281 miles
    Test number
    749610013302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,281 miles (+604)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,281 miles
    Test number
    637370113317
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass69,677 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    718271292232
    • NoteCenter & rear exhaust flanges corroded.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to legal limit.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit.

  17. Fail69,677 miles (+795)4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,677 miles
    Test number
    876421792255
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCenter & rear exhaust flanges corroded.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre close to legal limit.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on legal limit.

  18. Pass68,882 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    198306301360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  19. Fail68,878 miles (+928)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,878 miles
    Test number
    149303491244
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split slightly
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

  20. Pass67,950 miles (+1,361)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    403278170248
    • NoteBoth front wipers slightly split
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smearing screen
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on the inner edge

  21. Pass66,589 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,589 miles
    Test number
    402467009468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,361 miles (+5,569)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    871242309035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass56,792 miles (+5,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    56,792 miles
    Test number
    734252908020
    • 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)

  24. Pass51,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,136 miles
    Test number
    401252507028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X29 PJS

Does X29 PJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X29 PJS is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X29 PJS?
The MOT on X29 PJS is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X29 PJS done?
X29 PJS was recorded at 74,816 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 1,254 miles a year.
Has X29 PJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X29 PJS has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X29 PJS 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 X29 PJS find?
X29 PJS passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: moderate corrosion throughout underside of vehicle and all components; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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