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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

X38 ROFMOT history

X38 ROF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 73,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

X38 ROF green 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 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,973 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 ROF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 ROF was last recorded at 73,973 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,332 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
641 miles
Average per year
1,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,973 miles
  • 2025 – 73,332 miles
  • 2024 – 72,256 miles
  • 2023 – 71,136 miles
  • 2022 – 69,970 miles
  • 2021 – 68,563 miles
  • 2020 – 67,151 miles
  • 2019 – 64,534 miles
  • 2018 – 62,469 miles
  • 2017 – 61,323 miles
  • 2016 – 60,551 miles
  • 2015 – 59,191 miles
  • 2013 – 56,969 miles
  • 2012 – 55,840 miles
  • 2011 – 54,289 miles
  • 2010 – 53,065 miles
  • 2009 – 51,029 miles
  • 2008 – 42,949 miles
  • 2007 – 42,281 miles
  • 2006 – 41,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,973 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,973 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,973 miles
    Test number
    805540292092
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,973 miles (+641)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,973 miles
    Test number
    690251019319
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,332 miles (+1,076)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,332 miles
    Test number
    933279577116
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass72,256 miles (+1,120)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,256 miles
    Test number
    200652082508
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass71,136 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,136 miles
    Test number
    495445415571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,970 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    230009144151
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail69,969 miles (+1,406)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    564859813113
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass68,563 miles (+1,412)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    842033829463
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass67,151 miles (+2,617)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    105809546981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside waxoyled

  10. Pass64,534 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,534 miles
    Test number
    280440930376
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded RACK PIPES (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS OS NS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Fail64,532 miles (+2,063)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,532 miles
    Test number
    958523089188
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded RACK PIPES (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SEAT BELT MOUNTINGS OS NS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass62,469 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,469 miles
    Test number
    510995952829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,466 miles (+292)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    587000648264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

  14. Pass62,174 miles (+851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,174 miles
    Test number
    986735227117
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass61,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    789593079137
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail61,323 miles (+772)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,323 miles
    Test number
    885334288630
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass60,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    683587901896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail60,551 miles (+1,360)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    580177090827
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass59,191 miles (+2,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    59,191 miles
    Test number
    808554335016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass56,969 miles (+1,129)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    519767543373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,840 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    55,840 miles
    Test number
    445432042451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,289 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    54,289 miles
    Test number
    306520341345
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish

  23. Fail54,287 miles (+1,222)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    559770041387
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre starting to perish

  24. Pass53,065 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    53,065 miles
    Test number
    104104630346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,029 miles (+8,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,029 miles
    Test number
    454317629335
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass42,949 miles (+668)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    232080458343
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,281 miles (+1,239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,281 miles
    Test number
    103696107326
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass41,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    41,042 miles
    Test number
    412174806405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 ROF

Does X38 ROF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 ROF is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 ROF?
The MOT on X38 ROF is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 ROF done?
X38 ROF was recorded at 73,973 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 1,694 miles a year.
Has X38 ROF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 ROF has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X38 ROF 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 ROF find?
X38 ROF passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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