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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

X38 EGTMOT history

X38 EGT is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

X38 EGT blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
66,903 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 EGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 EGT was last recorded at 66,903 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 1,113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2012: 59,648 miles, lower than 59,682 miles on 15 Oct 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,790 miles · 20 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
1,113 miles
Average per year
1,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 66,903 miles
  • 2020 – 65,790 miles
  • 2019 – 64,985 miles
  • 2018 – 64,303 miles
  • 2017 – 63,333 miles
  • 2016 – 62,342 miles
  • 2015 – 61,521 miles
  • 2014 – 60,536 miles
  • 2012 – 59,648 miles
  • 2011 – 57,871 miles
  • 2009 – 55,376 miles
  • 2008 – 53,938 miles
  • 2007 – 50,747 miles
  • 2006 – 46,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,903 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,903 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    66,903 miles
    Test number
    366986945439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    65,790 miles
    Test number
    405154773284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail65,790 miles (+805)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,790 miles
    Test number
    815889180891
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass64,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    687445092881
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,985 miles (+682)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,985 miles
    Test number
    459970058663
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    64,303 miles
    Test number
    200145677798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail64,303 miles (+970)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,303 miles
    Test number
    603504589640
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  8. Pass63,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    822447223286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel (5.2.6)

  9. Fail63,333 miles (+991)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,333 miles
    Test number
    665067840277
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End panel (5.2.6)

  10. Pass62,342 miles (+821)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,342 miles
    Test number
    388794385120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,521 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    61,521 miles
    Test number
    736885335172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,520 miles (+984)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,520 miles
    Test number
    277324635423
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass60,536 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    995125734173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc very rusty and pitted
    • NoteRear service brake efficiency very low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

  14. Fail60,536 miles (+888)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,536 miles
    Test number
    527714134143
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc very rusty and pitted
    • NoteRear service brake efficiency very low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

  15. Pass59,648 miles (-34)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    59,648 miles
    Test number
    355060892431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,682 miles (+1,811)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,682 miles
    Test number
    719799982241
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass57,871 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    456724491224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall perishing.

  18. Fail57,859 miles (+2,483)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,859 miles
    Test number
    985117281202
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall perishing.

  19. Pass55,376 miles (+1,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,376 miles
    Test number
    413362139411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass53,938 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,938 miles
    Test number
    972629038372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,747 miles
    Test number
    664518037381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,747 miles (+4,524)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,747 miles
    Test number
    944438037314
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass46,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    46,223 miles
    Test number
    583594126201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 EGT

Does X38 EGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 EGT expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 EGT?
The MOT on X38 EGT expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 EGT done?
X38 EGT was recorded at 66,903 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 1,355 miles a year.
Has X38 EGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 EGT has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on X38 EGT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X38 EGT find?
X38 EGT passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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