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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X42 EGMMOT history

X42 EGM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2022.

X42 EGM red 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 8 May 2023
Mileage
80,913 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2023
Latest MOT test
9 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 EGM was last recorded at 80,913 miles on 9 May 2022, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,897 miles · 6 May 2022
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,913 miles
  • 2021 – 80,140 miles
  • 2019 – 78,735 miles
  • 2018 – 77,295 miles
  • 2017 – 76,459 miles
  • 2016 – 74,022 miles
  • 2015 – 72,348 miles
  • 2014 – 70,831 miles
  • 2013 – 68,546 miles
  • 2012 – 65,864 miles
  • 2011 – 61,054 miles
  • 2010 – 54,302 miles
  • 2009 – 51,411 miles
  • 2008 – 50,917 miles
  • 2006 – 46,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,913 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,913 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    80,913 miles
    Test number
    661372621914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail80,897 miles (+757)3 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    434308799258
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass80,140 miles (+1,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    802762978184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass78,735 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    230016616845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail78,681 miles (+1,386)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,681 miles
    Test number
    499383304878
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass77,295 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,295 miles
    Test number
    729062216072
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail77,291 miles (+832)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,291 miles
    Test number
    200697196664
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass76,459 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    851735124695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel flap broken

  9. Fail76,459 miles (+2,437)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,459 miles
    Test number
    780683080709
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFuel flap broken

  10. Pass74,022 miles (+1,674)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,022 miles
    Test number
    569292718957
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms corroded

  11. Pass72,348 miles (+1,517)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,348 miles
    Test number
    766530865145
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre brakelight not working
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket deteriorated

  12. Pass70,831 miles (+2,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    337304574154
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass68,546 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    967777173103
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  14. Fail68,546 miles (+2,682)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    285597673406
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated

  15. Pass65,864 miles (+4,810)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    856120172136
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres low and worn edges
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low and worn inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre low and perished

  16. Pass61,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    947996481182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail61,054 miles (+6,752)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    518842581158
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass54,302 miles (+2,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    110629660450
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass51,411 miles (+494)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,411 miles
    Test number
    652730859094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCracks in front number plate

  20. Pass50,917 miles (+3,974)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,917 miles
    Test number
    791812278069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCracks in front number plate

  21. Pass46,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    46,943 miles
    Test number
    713399536329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 EGM

Does X42 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X42 EGM expired on 8 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X42 EGM?
The MOT on X42 EGM expired on 8 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X42 EGM done?
X42 EGM was recorded at 80,913 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2022, an average of 2,202 miles a year.
Has X42 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 EGM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X42 EGM 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 X42 EGM find?
X42 EGM passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2022 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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