Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc
X38 RNVMOT history
X38 RNV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,194 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 116,194 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,864 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X38 RNV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X38 RNV was last recorded at 116,194 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 3,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,342 miles · 26 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,852 miles
- Average per year
- 4,864 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,194 miles
- 2025 – 112,342 miles
- 2024 – 97,753 miles
- 2023 – 79,380 miles
- 2022 – 63,584 miles
- 2021 – 63,517 miles
- 2020 – 63,358 miles
- 2019 – 63,291 miles
- 2018 – 63,225 miles
- 2017 – 62,856 miles
- 2016 – 61,822 miles
- 2015 – 60,211 miles
- 2014 – 57,435 miles
- 2013 – 54,469 miles
- 2012 – 49,791 miles
- 2011 – 44,829 miles
- 2010 – 37,798 miles
- 2009 – 31,531 miles
- 2008 – 28,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,194 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
High level brake light inoperative
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 28 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,194 miles (+3,852)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 116,194 miles
- Test number
- 987797661565
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,342 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 112,342 miles
- Test number
- 655644175531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail112,342 miles (+14,589)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,342 miles
- Test number
- 522230268958
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass97,753 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 97,753 miles
- Test number
- 142766543600
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,745 miles (+18,365)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,745 miles
- Test number
- 721518314790
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHigh level brake light inoperative
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass79,380 miles (+15,796)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 79,380 miles
- Test number
- 806634799491
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass63,584 miles (+67)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 63,584 miles
- Test number
- 980552371093
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,517 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 63,517 miles
- Test number
- 879703867906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,358 miles (+67)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 63,358 miles
- Test number
- 748626222889
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,291 miles (+66)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 63,291 miles
- Test number
- 170325385826
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,225 miles (+369)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 63,225 miles
- Test number
- 979413338397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,856 miles (+1,034)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 62,856 miles
- Test number
- 292426400092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,822 miles (+1,611)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 61,822 miles
- Test number
- 973666281530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,211 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 60,211 miles
- Test number
- 275053335210
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail60,211 miles (+2,776)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,211 miles
- Test number
- 627883235213
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass57,435 miles (+2,966)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 57,435 miles
- Test number
- 339497724204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,469 miles (+4,678)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 54,469 miles
- Test number
- 499396033233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,791 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,791 miles
- Test number
- 417212342280
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass49,791 miles (+4,962)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 49,791 miles
- Test number
- 586112942253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,829 miles (+7,031)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,829 miles
- Test number
- 478324741275
- NoteOil leak
Pass37,798 miles (+6,267)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 37,798 miles
- Test number
- 393527330261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 31,531 miles
- Test number
- 293310439240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,531 miles (+3,225)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,531 miles
- Test number
- 411510039260
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass28,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 28,306 miles
- Test number
- 981981848235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X38 RNV
- Does X38 RNV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 RNV is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X38 RNV?
- The MOT on X38 RNV is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X38 RNV done?
- X38 RNV was recorded at 116,194 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,864 miles a year.
- Has X38 RNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X38 RNV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on X38 RNV 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 X38 RNV find?
- X38 RNV passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; offside rear inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.
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