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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X56 HCYMOT history

X56 HCY is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 73,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

X56 HCY yellow Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
73,120 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 HCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 HCY was last recorded at 73,120 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,115 miles · 3 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,120 miles
  • 2021 – 72,710 miles
  • 2020 – 71,686 miles
  • 2019 – 70,973 miles
  • 2018 – 70,296 miles
  • 2017 – 68,984 miles
  • 2016 – 68,491 miles
  • 2015 – 66,624 miles
  • 2014 – 64,075 miles
  • 2013 – 62,703 miles
  • 2012 – 62,188 miles
  • 2011 – 60,980 miles
  • 2010 – 59,661 miles
  • 2009 – 58,815 miles
  • 2008 – 57,801 miles
  • 2007 – 55,142 miles
  • 2006 – 52,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,120 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,120 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    73,120 miles
    Test number
    863435607387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail73,115 miles (+405)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    699095496636
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass72,710 miles (+1,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,710 miles
    Test number
    376974417574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass71,686 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    71,686 miles
    Test number
    948054755539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,973 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    70,973 miles
    Test number
    269863654265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    894610989921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,296 miles (+1,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,296 miles
    Test number
    944483312017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass68,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    68,984 miles
    Test number
    624306934737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,984 miles (+493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,984 miles
    Test number
    663408486959
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded centre pipe both ends (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
  10. Pass68,491 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,491 miles
    Test number
    837111972100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,624 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    859854975130
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
  12. Fail66,624 miles (+2,549)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    387914975182
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
  13. Pass64,075 miles (+1,372)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    828160074178
    • NoteSlight corrosion on o/s sill
  14. Pass62,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    279057673400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,703 miles (+515)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,703 miles
    Test number
    275432263172
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  16. Pass62,188 miles (+1,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,188 miles
    Test number
    275852742116
    • NoteO/s wiper rubber is deteriorating.
  17. Fail60,980 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    187306231122
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  18. Pass60,980 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,980 miles
    Test number
    665246031188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,661 miles (+846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    331271740176
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass58,815 miles (+1,014)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    210210249151
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion on n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspention arms
    • NoteHeavy surface corrosion on n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspention arms
  21. Fail57,801 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    344891058143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  22. Pass57,801 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    394771158100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,142 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,142 miles
    Test number
    523466267063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    52,217 miles
    Test number
    601322576033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 HCY

Does X56 HCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 HCY is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 HCY?
The MOT on X56 HCY is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 HCY done?
X56 HCY was recorded at 73,120 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,029 miles a year.
Has X56 HCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 HCY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X56 HCY 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 HCY find?
X56 HCY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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