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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X454 MABMOT history

X454 MAB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

X454 MAB 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 18 Nov 2022
Mileage
96,481 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X454 MAB
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 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X454 MAB was last recorded at 96,481 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 4,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,291 miles · 11 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,190 miles
Average per year
3,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,481 miles
  • 2021 – 92,291 miles
  • 2020 – 90,588 miles
  • 2019 – 87,959 miles
  • 2018 – 82,544 miles
  • 2017 – 79,184 miles
  • 2015 – 77,086 miles
  • 2014 – 72,480 miles
  • 2013 – 69,062 miles
  • 2012 – 62,842 miles
  • 2011 – 58,253 miles
  • 2010 – 53,210 miles
  • 2009 – 49,894 miles
  • 2008 – 45,558 miles
  • 2007 – 38,699 miles
  • 2006 – 33,888 miles
  • 2005 – 28,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,481 miles
  • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded holed/fractured around sub frame mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded holed/fractured around sub frame mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,481 miles (+4,190)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,481 miles
    Test number
    944595394390
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded holed/fractured around sub frame mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded holed/fractured around sub frame mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass92,291 miles (+1,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,291 miles
    Test number
    433669660692
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    612611376924
    • AdvisoryIn general, body and some suspension components slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail90,588 miles (+2,629)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,588 miles
    Test number
    496299479375
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIn general, body and some suspension components slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass87,959 miles (+179)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,959 miles
    Test number
    706292622976
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs inside wheel arches coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear out sills slightly corroded

  6. Fail87,780 miles (+5,236)1 dangerous2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,780 miles
    Test number
    539328246839
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs inside wheel arches coroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear out sills slightly corroded

  7. Pass82,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    82,544 miles
    Test number
    832135707338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,541 miles (+3,357)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,541 miles
    Test number
    357985469127
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 places (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass79,184 miles (+2,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    407839425701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit has nail in also (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass77,086 miles (+4,606)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    77,086 miles
    Test number
    756415715249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge of tread worn slightly

  11. Pass72,480 miles (+3,418)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,480 miles
    Test number
    906918214253
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  12. Pass69,062 miles (+6,220)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,062 miles
    Test number
    336748213474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    108477302279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail62,842 miles (+4,589)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,842 miles
    Test number
    497876602229
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass58,253 miles (+5,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,253 miles
    Test number
    408260621285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass53,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,210 miles
    Test number
    871451020299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,210 miles (+3,316)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,210 miles
    Test number
    384789910285
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass49,894 miles (+4,336)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,894 miles
    Test number
    510092889132
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  19. Pass45,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,558 miles
    Test number
    532106698161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail45,558 miles (+6,859)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,558 miles
    Test number
    243983198179
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass38,699 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,699 miles
    Test number
    984241577124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,888 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    33,888 miles
    Test number
    270240336227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    28,934 miles
    Test number
    342832025223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X454 MAB

Does X454 MAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X454 MAB expired on 18 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X454 MAB?
The MOT on X454 MAB expired on 18 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X454 MAB done?
X454 MAB was recorded at 96,481 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 3,913 miles a year.
Has X454 MAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X454 MAB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X454 MAB 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 X454 MAB find?
X454 MAB failed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 4 major defects and 11 advisories: brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg corroded holed/fractured around sub frame mount areas; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill, and 12 more.

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