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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

X5 GYWMOT history

X5 GYW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 47,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

X5 GYW 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
47,180 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 GYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 GYW was last recorded at 47,180 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,155 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,180 miles
  • 2025 – 46,757 miles
  • 2024 – 46,287 miles
  • 2023 – 45,798 miles
  • 2022 – 45,389 miles
  • 2021 – 44,980 miles
  • 2020 – 44,549 miles
  • 2019 – 43,662 miles
  • 2018 – 42,205 miles
  • 2017 – 40,217 miles
  • 2016 – 37,866 miles
  • 2015 – 35,222 miles
  • 2014 – 33,314 miles
  • 2013 – 30,695 miles
  • 2012 – 28,679 miles
  • 2011 – 25,300 miles
  • 2010 – 22,906 miles
  • 2009 – 19,739 miles
  • 2008 – 15,908 miles
  • 2007 – 12,980 miles
  • 2006 – 11,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,180 miles
  • AdvisoryWishbones/Inner sills/floor corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,180 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    47,180 miles
    Test number
    956299852027
    • AdvisoryWishbones/Inner sills/floor corroded

  2. Fail47,155 miles (+398)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,155 miles
    Test number
    647649906447
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWishbones/Inner sills/floor corroded

  3. Pass46,757 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    46,757 miles
    Test number
    792702243057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,287 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,287 miles
    Test number
    622495337425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,798 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    45,798 miles
    Test number
    963841239012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,795 miles (+406)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,795 miles
    Test number
    658191395324
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass45,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    45,389 miles
    Test number
    735343995435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,388 miles (+408)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,388 miles
    Test number
    761181954983
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass44,980 miles (+431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    44,980 miles
    Test number
    568381886227
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side parking brake poor effort (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass44,549 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,549 miles
    Test number
    866791479892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,481 miles (+819)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,481 miles
    Test number
    443326778493
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOff side parking brake poor effort

  12. Pass43,662 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,662 miles
    Test number
    870017813375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,205 miles
    Test number
    812395790172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort lower

  14. Fail42,202 miles (+1,985)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,202 miles
    Test number
    829719513599
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake effort lower

  15. Pass40,217 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,217 miles
    Test number
    733848521537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,149 miles (+2,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,149 miles
    Test number
    336293364308
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded X AXLE TO NEAR SIDE REAR HOSE (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass37,866 miles (+2,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,866 miles
    Test number
    572791248207
    • AdvisoryNEAR SIDE REAR OUTER SILL COROUDING
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVERY SLIGHT COROUSION ON REAR BRAKE PIPES

  18. Pass35,222 miles (+1,908)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,222 miles
    Test number
    399766915043
    • NoteFront discs very slightly pitted
    • NoteSlight corrosion to n/s outer sill but not considered excessive

  19. Pass33,314 miles (+2,619)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,314 miles
    Test number
    115013314054
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly

  20. Pass30,695 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    30,695 miles
    Test number
    186357003414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,679 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    28,679 miles
    Test number
    566356012093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,300 miles (+2,394)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,300 miles
    Test number
    366547201075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,906 miles (+3,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,906 miles
    Test number
    163279210041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Pass19,739 miles (+3,831)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,739 miles
    Test number
    730131729012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  25. Pass15,908 miles (+2,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,908 miles
    Test number
    654526218032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,980 miles (+1,410)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,980 miles
    Test number
    874905007022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass11,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    11,570 miles
    Test number
    144398016040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 GYW

Does X5 GYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 GYW is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 GYW?
The MOT on X5 GYW is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 GYW done?
X5 GYW was recorded at 47,180 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has X5 GYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 GYW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 GYW 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 GYW find?
X5 GYW passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: wishbones/inner sills/floor corroded.

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