
Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc
X49 GWHMOT history
X49 GWH is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 May 2024
- Mileage
- 99,990 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,463 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X49 GWH
- 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
- 14 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X49 GWH was last recorded at 99,990 miles on 2 May 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 99,987 miles · 26 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 3,463 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 99,990 miles
- 2022 – 96,510 miles
- 2019 – 96,420 miles
- 2018 – 95,316 miles
- 2017 – 90,639 miles
- 2016 – 86,468 miles
- 2015 – 80,334 miles
- 2014 – 74,748 miles
- 2013 – 70,462 miles
- 2012 – 63,929 miles
- 2011 – 59,706 miles
- 2010 – 53,741 miles
- 2009 – 50,024 miles
- 2008 – 46,842 miles
- 2007 – 43,614 miles
- 2006 – 40,026 miles
- 2005 – 39,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisorySill and body corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySlight leak rackRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySubframe corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,990 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 99,990 miles
- Test number
- 655473298476
- AdvisorySill and body corrosion
- AdvisorySlight leak rack
- AdvisorySubframe corrosion
Fail99,987 miles (+3,477)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,987 miles
- Test number
- 573830097497
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisorySill and body corrosion
- AdvisorySlight leak rack
- AdvisorySubframe corrosion
Pass96,510 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 96,510 miles
- Test number
- 400969805472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,420 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 96,420 miles
- Test number
- 710230262090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower RADIATOR HOSE OR RADIATOR LEAK
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,420 miles (+1,104)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,420 miles
- Test number
- 606721436988
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower RADIATOR HOSE OR RADIATOR LEAK
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass95,316 miles (+6)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 95,316 miles
- Test number
- 761186478747
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail95,310 miles (+4,671)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,310 miles
- Test number
- 504893328101
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,639 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 90,639 miles
- Test number
- 642473985347
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail90,631 miles (+4,163)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,631 miles
- Test number
- 226014662672
- FailureNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass86,468 miles (+20)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,468 miles
- Test number
- 309816818404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Fail86,448 miles (+6,114)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,448 miles
- Test number
- 708758108121
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/lower quarter panel (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread cracking deteriation (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,334 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 80,334 miles
- Test number
- 616594485198
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail80,334 miles (+5,586)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,334 miles
- Test number
- 246392985499
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass74,748 miles (+4,286)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 74,748 miles
- Test number
- 366468094152
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,462 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 70,462 miles
- Test number
- 139874843463
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,462 miles (+6,533)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,462 miles
- Test number
- 569659933061
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass63,929 miles (+4,223)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 63,929 miles
- Test number
- 997778432017
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAll brake discs starting to corrode
- NoteFront pads getting low
Pass59,706 miles (+22)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 59,706 miles
- Test number
- 145036351446
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Fail59,684 miles (+5,943)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,684 miles
- Test number
- 249420041099
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs pitted
- NoteRear brake discs pitted
Pass53,741 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 53,741 miles
- Test number
- 484460640006
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail53,741 miles (+3,717)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,741 miles
- Test number
- 554826030027
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass50,024 miles (+3,182)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 50,024 miles
- Test number
- 104638829056
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,842 miles (+3,228)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 46,842 miles
- Test number
- 710267518036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,614 miles (+3,588)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 43,614 miles
- Test number
- 361558717052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,026 miles (+641)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 40,026 miles
- Test number
- 742561246038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 39,385 miles
- Test number
- 472074605443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X49 GWH
- Does X49 GWH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X49 GWH expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X49 GWH?
- The MOT on X49 GWH expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X49 GWH done?
- X49 GWH was recorded at 99,990 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 3,463 miles a year.
- Has X49 GWH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X49 GWH has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on X49 GWH 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 X49 GWH find?
- X49 GWH passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with 3 advisories: sill and body corrosion; slight leak rack; subframe corrosion.
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