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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

X48 GCRMOT history

X48 GCR is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 54,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

X48 GCR gold 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 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
54,871 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 GCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X48 GCR was last recorded at 54,871 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,736 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
1,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,871 miles
  • 2024 – 54,736 miles
  • 2023 – 54,662 miles
  • 2022 – 54,646 miles
  • 2021 – 54,566 miles
  • 2020 – 54,481 miles
  • 2019 – 54,368 miles
  • 2018 – 54,086 miles
  • 2017 – 53,416 miles
  • 2016 – 52,524 miles
  • 2015 – 50,616 miles
  • 2014 – 49,719 miles
  • 2013 – 48,520 miles
  • 2012 – 46,910 miles
  • 2011 – 44,643 miles
  • 2010 – 42,033 miles
  • 2009 – 39,014 miles
  • 2008 – 35,627 miles
  • 2007 – 32,615 miles
  • 2006 – 28,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,871 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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,871 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    54,871 miles
    Test number
    606661185863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass54,736 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    54,736 miles
    Test number
    675514184313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,662 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,662 miles
    Test number
    454944387264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,646 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,646 miles
    Test number
    590184331345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,566 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,566 miles
    Test number
    338212939976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,481 miles (+113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    384688993071
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion present on suspension components
  7. Pass54,368 miles (+282)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,368 miles
    Test number
    713626510085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,086 miles (+670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,086 miles
    Test number
    497672068816
    • AdvisorySlight rust n,s rear door sill.
  9. Pass53,416 miles (+892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,416 miles
    Test number
    604292987010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,524 miles (+1,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    217055665032
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight slightly cloudy
    • AdvisoryFront wipers slightly juddery
  11. Pass50,616 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    217405485956
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights cloudy
  12. Pass49,719 miles (+1,199)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    338667684416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,520 miles (+1,610)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    48,520 miles
    Test number
    277902383267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight bind on both front wheels
  14. Pass46,910 miles (+2,267)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    406871772240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth headligyts are slightly cloudy
    • NoteSlight bind on O/S/F brake
  15. Pass44,643 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    44,643 miles
    Test number
    855006581219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,033 miles (+3,019)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    190531380240
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear tyres well worn on inner edges
  17. Pass39,014 miles (+3,387)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,014 miles
    Test number
    282845589292
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear pads worn
  18. Pass35,627 miles (+3,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    354174488439
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.
  19. Pass32,615 miles (+4,411)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    32,615 miles
    Test number
    724023687250
    • NoteFront pads worn
  20. Pass28,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    712594986223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,204 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,204 miles
    Test number
    100963486229
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X48 GCR

Does X48 GCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X48 GCR is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X48 GCR?
The MOT on X48 GCR is valid until 14 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 GCR done?
X48 GCR was recorded at 54,871 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 1,384 miles a year.
Has X48 GCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 GCR has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2006.
Has the mileage on X48 GCR 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 GCR find?
X48 GCR passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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