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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2014 · 1,798 cc

X4 AEAMOT history

X4 AEA is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 116,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2026.

X4 AEA grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,784 mi
At MOT on 21 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X4 AEA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
11 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X4 AEA was last recorded at 116,784 miles on 21 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,784 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,784 miles
  • 2025 – 108,357 miles
  • 2024 – 100,493 miles
  • 2023 – 93,267 miles
  • 2022 – 83,426 miles
  • 2021 – 71,036 miles
  • 2020 – 62,156 miles
  • 2019 – 53,616 miles
  • 2018 – 46,976 miles
  • 2017 – 36,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,784 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,784 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,784 miles
    Test number
    766623874038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,784 miles (+8,427)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,784 miles
    Test number
    132204726852
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass108,357 miles (+7,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,357 miles
    Test number
    218230682259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass100,493 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,493 miles
    Test number
    551185904066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail100,492 miles (+7,225)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,492 miles
    Test number
    556946468351
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured inside rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass93,267 miles (+9,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,267 miles
    Test number
    488806865911
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass83,426 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,426 miles
    Test number
    590016907429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,425 miles (+12,389)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,425 miles
    Test number
    822951976890
    • MajorFront Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass71,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    364639047459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,036 miles (+8,880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,036 miles
    Test number
    322300663858
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass62,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    781517312122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,156 miles (+8,540)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,156 miles
    Test number
    414579264068
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass53,616 miles (+6,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    451412726714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass46,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    668285221860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail46,976 miles (+10,388)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,976 miles
    Test number
    946542626749
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm / inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    36,588 miles
    Test number
    525379801477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X4 AEA

Does X4 AEA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 AEA is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X4 AEA?
The MOT on X4 AEA is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X4 AEA done?
X4 AEA was recorded at 116,784 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2026, an average of 8,917 miles a year.
Has X4 AEA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X4 AEA has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on X4 AEA 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 X4 AEA find?
X4 AEA passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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