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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

X454 VCAMOT history

X454 VCA is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 61,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

X454 VCA 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 3 Nov 2027
Mileage
61,776 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X454 VCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X454 VCA was last recorded at 61,776 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 427 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,349 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
427 miles
Average per year
2,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,776 miles
  • 2025 – 61,349 miles
  • 2024 – 60,573 miles
  • 2023 – 59,738 miles
  • 2022 – 58,057 miles
  • 2021 – 56,120 miles
  • 2020 – 55,333 miles
  • 2019 – 52,594 miles
  • 2018 – 48,488 miles
  • 2017 – 45,825 miles
  • 2016 – 37,828 miles
  • 2015 – 36,678 miles
  • 2014 – 33,839 miles
  • 2013 – 33,777 miles
  • 2012 – 32,486 miles
  • 2010 – 27,655 miles
  • 2009 – 25,090 miles
  • 2008 – 22,581 miles
  • 2007 – 19,057 miles
  • 2006 – 16,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,776 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass61,776 miles (+427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    61,776 miles
    Test number
    649319098995
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,349 miles (+776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,349 miles
    Test number
    849592186552
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass60,573 miles (+835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    723856048892
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass59,738 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    59,738 miles
    Test number
    440524540802
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail59,733 miles (+1,676)2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,733 miles
    Test number
    269463733856
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass58,057 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    596805330087
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail58,057 miles (+1,937)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    624773673034
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass56,120 miles (+787)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    56,120 miles
    Test number
    787665656167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking no cords visible - Replace ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass55,333 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    931495153620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail55,333 miles (+2,739)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    795408081006
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass52,594 miles (+4,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    593055889558
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass48,488 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    48,488 miles
    Test number
    121998791757
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion and offside rear outer sill covers holed but area looks tripple skined (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder side and floor pan starting to corrode

  13. Fail48,481 miles (+2,656)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,481 miles
    Test number
    214473321128
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion and offside rear outer sill covers holed but area looks tripple skined (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryUnder side and floor pan starting to corrode

  14. Pass45,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    45,825 miles
    Test number
    587089530010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail45,825 miles (+7,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,825 miles
    Test number
    482996093813
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass37,828 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    37,828 miles
    Test number
    966326820103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,678 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,678 miles
    Test number
    396933335127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,548 miles (+2,709)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,548 miles
    Test number
    736066225100
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOsf wiper blade start to split.
    • NoteRear brake discs rusty.

  19. Pass33,839 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,839 miles
    Test number
    966430424170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    446905713193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail33,777 miles (+1,291)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,777 miles
    Test number
    737153613192
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTyres delfated

  22. Pass32,486 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,486 miles
    Test number
    349849302109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,655 miles (+2,565)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,655 miles
    Test number
    862637220198
    • NoteBrake pipe across rear axle corroded

  24. Pass25,090 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    944877629181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,581 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,581 miles
    Test number
    860438428108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,057 miles (+2,500)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,057 miles
    Test number
    282290727469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass16,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,557 miles
    Test number
    220305626440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X454 VCA

Does X454 VCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X454 VCA is valid until 3 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on X454 VCA?
The MOT on X454 VCA is valid until 3 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X454 VCA done?
X454 VCA was recorded at 61,776 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,210 miles a year.
Has X454 VCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X454 VCA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X454 VCA 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 VCA find?
X454 VCA passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper & lower.

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