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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

X3 LYMMOT history

X3 LYM is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 71,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

X3 LYM blue 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 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,714 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 LYM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 LYM was last recorded at 71,714 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,391 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,323 miles
Average per year
3,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,714 miles
  • 2025 – 70,391 miles
  • 2024 – 67,071 miles
  • 2023 – 63,816 miles
  • 2021 – 62,010 miles
  • 2020 – 60,191 miles
  • 2019 – 58,777 miles
  • 2018 – 56,025 miles
  • 2017 – 52,341 miles
  • 2016 – 47,452 miles
  • 2015 – 43,224 miles
  • 2014 – 41,231 miles
  • 2013 – 35,128 miles
  • 2012 – 29,274 miles
  • 2011 – 20,308 miles
  • 2010 – 12,467 miles
  • 2009 – 11,072 miles
  • 2008 – 8,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,714 miles
  • AdvisoryFront general corrosion on the underside suspension and arms
  • AdvisoryRear general corrosion on the underside suspension and arms
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Both outer sills and floor to sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,714 miles (+1,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,714 miles
    Test number
    754015921327
    • AdvisoryFront general corrosion on the underside suspension and arms
    • AdvisoryRear general corrosion on the underside suspension and arms
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,391 miles (+3,320)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    559186723202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,071 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    67,071 miles
    Test number
    451921874313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,816 miles (+1,806)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    63,816 miles
    Test number
    789880026273
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Length of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Length of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass62,010 miles (+1,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,010 miles
    Test number
    884049262391
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on under side of vehicle and rear inner wheel archs

  6. Pass60,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    732291701349
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and floor to sills corroded

  7. Fail60,191 miles (+1,414)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,191 miles
    Test number
    830617820362
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn all very badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and floor to sills corroded

  8. Pass58,777 miles (+2,752)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,777 miles
    Test number
    913704798411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,025 miles (+3,684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,025 miles
    Test number
    200707182382
    • AdvisoryAll Front & Rear Suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,341 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    52,341 miles
    Test number
    439239351096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,452 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,452 miles
    Test number
    433622393665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,224 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,224 miles
    Test number
    352487553020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,231 miles (+6,103)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,231 miles
    Test number
    636015164266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking around tread face

  14. Pass35,128 miles (+5,854)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    176363773232
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls

  15. Pass29,274 miles (+8,966)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,274 miles
    Test number
    626052082243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,308 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,308 miles
    Test number
    599604381207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,467 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,467 miles
    Test number
    471264180214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,288 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    12,288 miles
    Test number
    350634750050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,072 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    11,072 miles
    Test number
    341168749052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    8,738 miles
    Test number
    920993948063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 LYM

Does X3 LYM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 LYM is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 LYM?
The MOT on X3 LYM is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 LYM done?
X3 LYM was recorded at 71,714 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 3,489 miles a year.
Has X3 LYM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 LYM has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on X3 LYM 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 X3 LYM find?
X3 LYM passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front general corrosion on the underside suspension and arms; rear general corrosion on the underside suspension and arms; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and offside rear tyres cracking.

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