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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X37 KGAMOT history

X37 KGA is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

X37 KGA 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
66,284 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X37 KGA
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
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X37 KGA was last recorded at 66,284 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,054 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
230 miles
Average per year
1,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,284 miles
  • 2025 – 66,054 miles
  • 2017 – 66,029 miles
  • 2013 – 65,974 miles
  • 2012 – 65,844 miles
  • 2011 – 64,904 miles
  • 2010 – 60,736 miles
  • 2009 – 53,533 miles
  • 2008 – 48,161 miles
  • 2007 – 42,209 miles
  • 2006 – 36,947 miles
  • 2005 – 31,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,284 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Both rear wheel arch/sill areas corroded badly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear tyre perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,284 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    66,284 miles
    Test number
    489472715223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,054 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    288610245271
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arch/sill areas corroded badly
    • AdvisoryPower steering stiff

  3. Fail66,053 miles (+24)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,053 miles
    Test number
    539507568000
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arch/sill areas corroded badly
    • AdvisoryPower steering stiff

  4. Pass66,029 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    990343003951
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill correded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail66,025 miles (+51)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,025 miles
    Test number
    294428813197
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill correded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass65,974 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    585154263351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail65,974 miles (+12)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    827472763385
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail65,962 miles (+118)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,962 miles
    Test number
    458071383218
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass65,844 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,844 miles
    Test number
    398861562242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,904 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,904 miles
    Test number
    169863171291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail64,903 miles (+4,167)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    496304261229
    • FailureOffside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass60,736 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,736 miles
    Test number
    274007360225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,732 miles (+7,199)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,732 miles
    Test number
    562205660266
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass53,533 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,533 miles
    Test number
    662331459267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,527 miles (+5,366)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,527 miles
    Test number
    833280159227
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass48,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    384310878202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,161 miles (+5,952)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,161 miles
    Test number
    423869968258
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass42,209 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,209 miles
    Test number
    812432047229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,947 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    36,947 miles
    Test number
    491016936281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    31,639 miles
    Test number
    543082155294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,639 miles (+277)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,639 miles
    Test number
    202671155269
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail31,362 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,362 miles
    Test number
    680230135217
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about X37 KGA

Does X37 KGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X37 KGA is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X37 KGA?
The MOT on X37 KGA is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X37 KGA done?
X37 KGA was recorded at 66,284 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,696 miles a year.
Has X37 KGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X37 KGA has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X37 KGA 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 X37 KGA find?
X37 KGA passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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