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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

X48 EGMMOT history

X48 EGM is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

X48 EGM black 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,465 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X48 EGM was last recorded at 119,465 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 854 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,611 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
854 miles
Average per year
3,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,465 miles
  • 2025 – 118,611 miles
  • 2024 – 114,621 miles
  • 2023 – 113,437 miles
  • 2022 – 112,604 miles
  • 2021 – 109,166 miles
  • 2019 – 103,579 miles
  • 2018 – 101,090 miles
  • 2017 – 97,846 miles
  • 2016 – 95,438 miles
  • 2015 – 91,730 miles
  • 2014 – 86,981 miles
  • 2013 – 81,058 miles
  • 2012 – 73,661 miles
  • 2011 – 64,828 miles
  • 2010 – 53,876 miles
  • 2009 – 53,518 miles
  • 2008 – 52,387 miles
  • 2007 – 48,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,465 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle covered in heavy underseal
  • AdvisoryVarious suspension components covered in underseal and corroded

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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass119,465 miles (+854)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    872265617057
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnderbody of vehicle covered in heavy underseal
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components covered in underseal and corroded

  2. Pass118,611 miles (+3,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,611 miles
    Test number
    387841412309
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all floor area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all front and rear suspension components

  3. Pass114,621 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,621 miles
    Test number
    646737023082
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to all floor areas
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to all front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside outer sill splitting and corroded borderline, secondry skin intact and secure .

  4. Fail114,621 miles (+1,184)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,621 miles
    Test number
    246852638655
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to all floor areas
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to all front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside outer sill splitting and corroded borderline, secondry skin intact and secure .

  5. Pass113,437 miles (+833)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,437 miles
    Test number
    590004767981
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  6. Pass112,604 miles (+3,438)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,604 miles
    Test number
    503896492286
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • 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))

  7. Pass109,166 miles (+5,587)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,166 miles
    Test number
    598018406973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,579 miles (+2,489)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    489933436414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to chassis leg
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer slight corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front corrosion to chassis leg
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer slight corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,090 miles (+3,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,090 miles
    Test number
    362032744661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion to chassie leg
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer slight corrosion to sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion to chassie leg
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer slight corrosion to sill

  10. Pass97,846 miles (+2,408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,846 miles
    Test number
    589094911929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion chassie leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  11. Pass95,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    95,438 miles
    Test number
    291051410388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,438 miles (+3,708)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,438 miles
    Test number
    962164446507
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  13. Pass91,730 miles (+4,749)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,730 miles
    Test number
    377003425467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding slightly but not showing on roller brake tester

  14. Pass86,981 miles (+5,923)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,981 miles
    Test number
    317352534230
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f chassie leg corroded

  15. Fail81,058 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,058 miles
    Test number
    389682543264
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  16. Pass81,058 miles (+7,397)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,058 miles
    Test number
    579762843283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Pass73,661 miles (+8,833)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    73,661 miles
    Test number
    558610032240
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteExhaust corrosion
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to steering and suspension parts

  18. Pass64,828 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    905478131293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  19. Fail64,828 miles (+10,952)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,828 miles
    Test number
    598897831268
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  20. Pass53,876 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,876 miles
    Test number
    831488430278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,875 miles (+357)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,875 miles
    Test number
    774227730274
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass53,518 miles (+1,131)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    53,518 miles
    Test number
    903808299149
    • DangerousOff side front tyre outre wall kerbed and weakened
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass52,387 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    980671808209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    764148137140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X48 EGM

Does X48 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X48 EGM is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X48 EGM?
The MOT on X48 EGM is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X48 EGM done?
X48 EGM was recorded at 119,465 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,796 miles a year.
Has X48 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 EGM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X48 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 X48 EGM find?
X48 EGM passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded; front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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