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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

X5 ERMMOT history

X5 ERM is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 23 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

X5 ERM red 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
110,415 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,810 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 ERM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 ERM was last recorded at 110,415 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 3,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,411 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,004 miles
Average per year
4,810 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,415 miles
  • 2024 – 107,411 miles
  • 2023 – 104,732 miles
  • 2022 – 102,606 miles
  • 2021 – 100,144 miles
  • 2020 – 98,070 miles
  • 2019 – 95,899 miles
  • 2018 – 92,988 miles
  • 2017 – 90,186 miles
  • 2016 – 87,540 miles
  • 2015 – 84,179 miles
  • 2014 – 79,704 miles
  • 2013 – 72,475 miles
  • 2012 – 64,428 miles
  • 2011 – 55,646 miles
  • 2010 – 47,604 miles
  • 2009 – 39,637 miles
  • 2008 – 30,706 miles
  • 2007 – 24,615 miles
  • 2006 – 19,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,415 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,415 miles (+3,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    110,415 miles
    Test number
    789324325410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass107,411 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    107,411 miles
    Test number
    858628590496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail107,403 miles (+2,671)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    367834099432
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass104,732 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    104,732 miles
    Test number
    397804572667
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail104,728 miles (+2,122)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,728 miles
    Test number
    128707305638
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass102,606 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    102,606 miles
    Test number
    295996414564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,144 miles (+2,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,144 miles
    Test number
    943218650428
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass98,070 miles (+2,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,070 miles
    Test number
    930121520470
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper damp around hand brake pivot recommend further investigation
  9. Pass95,899 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,899 miles
    Test number
    943089295519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,988 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,988 miles
    Test number
    856371106560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,186 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,186 miles
    Test number
    646920686416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,540 miles (+3,361)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,540 miles
    Test number
    970005276567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,179 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    883402542624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,704 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    79,704 miles
    Test number
    925450014392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,475 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,475 miles
    Test number
    435142313479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,428 miles (+8,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    549662312347
    • NoteOuter sils rusty
  17. Pass55,646 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    649623511333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,604 miles (+7,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    47,604 miles
    Test number
    902604610349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass39,637 miles (+8,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,637 miles
    Test number
    601837919343
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass30,706 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,706 miles
    Test number
    344502418320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,615 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,615 miles
    Test number
    930092107377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    19,023 miles
    Test number
    383201726392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 ERM

Does X5 ERM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 ERM is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X5 ERM?
The MOT on X5 ERM is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 ERM done?
X5 ERM was recorded at 110,415 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,810 miles a year.
Has X5 ERM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 ERM has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X5 ERM 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 X5 ERM find?
X5 ERM passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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