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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

X436 ERCMOT history

X436 ERC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 98,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

X436 ERC green 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 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
98,987 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X436 ERC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X436 ERC was last recorded at 98,987 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,320 miles · 12 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
667 miles
Average per year
2,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 98,987 miles
  • 2022 – 98,320 miles
  • 2021 – 96,991 miles
  • 2020 – 96,929 miles
  • 2019 – 93,360 miles
  • 2018 – 90,431 miles
  • 2017 – 88,983 miles
  • 2016 – 86,967 miles
  • 2015 – 82,317 miles
  • 2014 – 81,937 miles
  • 2013 – 81,316 miles
  • 2012 – 75,443 miles
  • 2011 – 67,534 miles
  • 2010 – 66,106 miles
  • 2009 – 62,799 miles
  • 2008 – 58,604 miles
  • 2007 – 58,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,987 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front brake discs corroded on inner face

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,987 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,987 miles
    Test number
    206702054237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,320 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    140287735894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,991 miles (+62)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    709875351470
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail96,929 miles (+3,569)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,929 miles
    Test number
    268276466421
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass93,360 miles (+2,929)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,360 miles
    Test number
    507527142021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (corroded) (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded on inner face
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass90,431 miles (+1,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,431 miles
    Test number
    960469294869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis leg corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking in tread

  7. Pass88,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    708602311974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail88,983 miles (+2,016)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,983 miles
    Test number
    676852129176
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass86,967 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    86,967 miles
    Test number
    294595604691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,317 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,317 miles
    Test number
    405892255109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass81,937 miles (+621)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,937 miles
    Test number
    918802694050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass81,316 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    81,316 miles
    Test number
    297822303190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,443 miles (+7,909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,443 miles
    Test number
    596077002192
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass67,534 miles (+1,428)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,534 miles
    Test number
    279826491095
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLower reading on o/s handbrake
    • NoteO/s wiper slightly smeary
    • NoteRusting on suspension and sills-o/s sill almost corroded through

  15. Pass66,106 miles (+3,307)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    66,106 miles
    Test number
    570277290041
    • NoteAdvise brake pipe corrosion started in places
    • NoteAdvise front wipers wearing
    • NoteAdvise oil leak on engine
    • NoteAdvise underbody corrosion started in places

  16. Pass62,799 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    750654189186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,604 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,604 miles
    Test number
    181958568135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass58,577 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    58,577 miles
    Test number
    104253908130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    351488217098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X436 ERC

Does X436 ERC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X436 ERC expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X436 ERC?
The MOT on X436 ERC expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X436 ERC done?
X436 ERC was recorded at 98,987 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 2,543 miles a year.
Has X436 ERC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X436 ERC has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on X436 ERC 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 X436 ERC find?
X436 ERC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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