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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

X438 CEUMOT history

X438 CEU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

X438 CEU silver 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 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,437 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 CEU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 CEU was last recorded at 70,437 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,581 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
856 miles
Average per year
2,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,437 miles
  • 2025 – 69,581 miles
  • 2024 – 68,537 miles
  • 2023 – 67,262 miles
  • 2022 – 66,586 miles
  • 2021 – 66,029 miles
  • 2020 – 65,649 miles
  • 2019 – 63,248 miles
  • 2018 – 61,991 miles
  • 2017 – 60,715 miles
  • 2016 – 58,166 miles
  • 2015 – 56,351 miles
  • 2014 – 54,409 miles
  • 2013 – 52,732 miles
  • 2012 – 49,617 miles
  • 2011 – 46,002 miles
  • 2010 – 44,919 miles
  • 2008 – 43,691 miles
  • 2007 – 37,611 miles
  • 2006 – 27,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,437 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,437 miles (+856)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,437 miles
    Test number
    888965691286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass69,581 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    69,581 miles
    Test number
    242281738515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,576 miles (+1,039)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    918665343038
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  4. Pass68,537 miles (+1,275)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    68,537 miles
    Test number
    816543352065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass67,262 miles (+676)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    67,262 miles
    Test number
    244296897438
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass66,586 miles (+557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    66,586 miles
    Test number
    438876044927
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass66,029 miles (+380)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    66,029 miles
    Test number
    761356207393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    65,649 miles
    Test number
    614781977956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,648 miles (+2,400)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,648 miles
    Test number
    581275531397
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,248 miles (+1,257)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,248 miles
    Test number
    842772677860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,991 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,991 miles
    Test number
    704360877686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,715 miles (+2,549)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    60,715 miles
    Test number
    754924487774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,166 miles (+1,815)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,166 miles
    Test number
    436254110398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,351 miles (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    727935035045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    54,409 miles
    Test number
    326793144092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail54,400 miles (+1,668)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,400 miles
    Test number
    299173944026
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    52,732 miles
    Test number
    979406343029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,730 miles (+3,113)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    569946743052
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass49,617 miles (+3,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    49,617 miles
    Test number
    777681842091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,002 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,002 miles
    Test number
    517947941090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,919 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,919 miles
    Test number
    911797340016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,691 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,691 miles
    Test number
    794178408374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,611 miles (+9,817)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,611 miles
    Test number
    370175087242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,794 miles
    Test number
    333649676429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about X438 CEU

Does X438 CEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X438 CEU is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X438 CEU?
The MOT on X438 CEU is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X438 CEU done?
X438 CEU was recorded at 70,437 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 2,167 miles a year.
Has X438 CEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 CEU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on X438 CEU 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 X438 CEU find?
X438 CEU passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower.; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower.; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower., and 3 more.

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