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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

X56 EGMMOT history

X56 EGM is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

X56 EGM blue 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,038 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 EGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
16 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 EGM was last recorded at 94,038 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,172 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
3,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,038 miles
  • 2025 – 91,172 miles
  • 2024 – 89,816 miles
  • 2023 – 88,030 miles
  • 2019 – 83,775 miles
  • 2018 – 71,365 miles
  • 2017 – 62,766 miles
  • 2016 – 54,821 miles
  • 2015 – 52,192 miles
  • 2014 – 50,641 miles
  • 2013 – 50,411 miles
  • 2012 – 50,240 miles
  • 2011 – 50,040 miles
  • 2010 – 49,644 miles
  • 2009 – 45,968 miles
  • 2008 – 41,889 miles
  • 2007 – 37,396 miles
  • 2006 – 32,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,038 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails under anti-rollbar mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,038 miles (+2,866)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,038 miles
    Test number
    415520926051
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass91,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,172 miles
    Test number
    491772785835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,151 miles (+1,335)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,151 miles
    Test number
    175854717535
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass89,816 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,816 miles
    Test number
    997592142035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,796 miles (+1,766)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,796 miles
    Test number
    765447207936
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass88,030 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    88,030 miles
    Test number
    896208860355
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails under anti-rollbar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail88,009 miles (+4,234)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,009 miles
    Test number
    746971494830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis rails under anti-rollbar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass83,775 miles (+12,410)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,775 miles
    Test number
    612288117965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,365 miles (+8,599)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    71,365 miles
    Test number
    607320278825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,766 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    62,766 miles
    Test number
    962287563011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail62,764 miles (+7,943)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,764 miles
    Test number
    920297906039
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass54,821 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,821 miles
    Test number
    831019711319
    • AdvisoryOffside sill panel corroded.

  13. Pass52,192 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,192 miles
    Test number
    219060215491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,001 miles (+1,360)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,001 miles
    Test number
    738865705193
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Pass50,641 miles (+230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    50,641 miles
    Test number
    256484864177
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/f tyre valves starting to perish

  16. Pass50,411 miles (+171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,411 miles
    Test number
    317099063147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  17. Pass50,240 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    50,240 miles
    Test number
    786984662167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,040 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,040 miles
    Test number
    355375361189
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail50,030 miles (+386)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,030 miles
    Test number
    237965061416
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass49,644 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,644 miles
    Test number
    142752260119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,968 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,968 miles
    Test number
    902297669167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,629 miles (+3,740)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,629 miles
    Test number
    514342739130
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteGeneral corrosion evident
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  23. Pass41,889 miles (+4,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    220471258133
    • NoteSlight underbody corrosion

  24. Pass37,396 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    290247057132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    32,951 miles
    Test number
    493515246100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 EGM

Does X56 EGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 EGM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 EGM?
The MOT on X56 EGM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 EGM done?
X56 EGM was recorded at 94,038 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,083 miles a year.
Has X56 EGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 EGM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X56 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 X56 EGM find?
X56 EGM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread.

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