
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass102,606 miles (+2,462)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 102,606 miles
- Test number
- 295996414564
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
Pass95,899 miles (+2,911)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 95,899 miles
- Test number
- 943089295519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,988 miles (+2,802)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 92,988 miles
- Test number
- 856371106560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,186 miles (+2,646)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 90,186 miles
- Test number
- 646920686416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,540 miles (+3,361)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 87,540 miles
- Test number
- 970005276567
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,179 miles (+4,475)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 84,179 miles
- Test number
- 883402542624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,704 miles (+7,229)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 79,704 miles
- Test number
- 925450014392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,475 miles (+8,047)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 72,475 miles
- Test number
- 435142313479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,428 miles (+8,782)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 64,428 miles
- Test number
- 549662312347
- NoteOuter sils rusty
Pass55,646 miles (+8,042)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 55,646 miles
- Test number
- 649623511333
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass30,706 miles (+6,091)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 30,706 miles
- Test number
- 344502418320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,615 miles (+5,592)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 24,615 miles
- Test number
- 930092107377
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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