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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X5 RUKMOT history

X5 RUK is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

X5 RUK red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
43,784 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,237 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 RUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 RUK was last recorded at 43,784 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,291 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
493 miles
Average per year
1,237 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,784 miles
  • 2025 – 43,291 miles
  • 2024 – 42,745 miles
  • 2023 – 42,214 miles
  • 2022 – 41,818 miles
  • 2021 – 41,270 miles
  • 2020 – 40,731 miles
  • 2019 – 39,566 miles
  • 2018 – 38,293 miles
  • 2017 – 37,396 miles
  • 2016 – 36,268 miles
  • 2015 – 34,796 miles
  • 2014 – 33,558 miles
  • 2013 – 31,886 miles
  • 2012 – 29,975 miles
  • 2011 – 27,494 miles
  • 2010 – 25,722 miles
  • 2009 – 23,713 miles
  • 2008 – 22,530 miles
  • 2007 – 20,113 miles
  • 2006 – 18,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,784 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,784 miles (+493)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    43,784 miles
    Test number
    337383510861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass43,291 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    43,291 miles
    Test number
    439872384147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,745 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    520263831268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass42,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,214 miles
    Test number
    334201786015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail42,214 miles (+396)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,214 miles
    Test number
    898927563379
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda Reading Too High (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. Pass41,818 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    41,818 miles
    Test number
    769836203367
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front Tyres Dated 2004 & Starting To Crack Between Outer Tread Pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass41,270 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    41,270 miles
    Test number
    666379213425
    • AdvisoryAll Four Tyres 2004 Dated
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Just Above Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass40,731 miles (+1,165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,731 miles
    Test number
    705295167242
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres date stamped 2004
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre getting low 3.1mm
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre getting low 3.2mm
  9. Pass39,566 miles (+1,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,566 miles
    Test number
    740225202640
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both Rear Shock Absorbers Misting Oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Rear Tyres Getting Low (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass38,293 miles (+897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    38,293 miles
    Test number
    457260434845
    • AdvisoryRear shockers misting
    • AdvisoryRear tyres low
  11. Pass37,396 miles (+1,128)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    37,396 miles
    Test number
    878907242311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,268 miles (+1,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,268 miles
    Test number
    609555188850
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre valves too long
  13. Pass34,796 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    34,796 miles
    Test number
    526802695041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,558 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    33,558 miles
    Test number
    388222294097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,886 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    31,886 miles
    Test number
    147044293064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,975 miles
    Test number
    287506892069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,975 miles (+2,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,975 miles
    Test number
    808396892016
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  18. Pass27,494 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,494 miles
    Test number
    845604891090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,722 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,722 miles
    Test number
    580276590031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    23,713 miles
    Test number
    164602499450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,711 miles (+1,181)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,711 miles
    Test number
    920712599062
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass22,530 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,530 miles
    Test number
    211113198061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,113 miles (+1,427)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,113 miles
    Test number
    671543797036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,686 miles
    Test number
    192915596490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X5 RUK

Does X5 RUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 RUK is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 RUK?
The MOT on X5 RUK is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 RUK done?
X5 RUK was recorded at 43,784 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 1,237 miles a year.
Has X5 RUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 RUK has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X5 RUK 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 RUK find?
X5 RUK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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