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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

X5 TELMOT history

X5 TEL is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 117,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

X5 TEL blue 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 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,223 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 TEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 TEL was last recorded at 117,223 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,245 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
978 miles
Average per year
3,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,223 miles
  • 2025 – 116,245 miles
  • 2024 – 114,990 miles
  • 2023 – 113,234 miles
  • 2022 – 112,293 miles
  • 2021 – 109,878 miles
  • 2020 – 108,071 miles
  • 2019 – 106,203 miles
  • 2018 – 102,778 miles
  • 2017 – 97,622 miles
  • 2016 – 90,783 miles
  • 2015 – 83,821 miles
  • 2014 – 79,997 miles
  • 2013 – 76,488 miles
  • 2012 – 71,317 miles
  • 2011 – 65,669 miles
  • 2010 – 61,927 miles
  • 2009 – 56,357 miles
  • 2008 – 51,639 miles
  • 2007 – 43,685 miles
  • 2006 – 39,557 miles
  • 2005 – 35,104 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,223 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

34 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,223 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,223 miles
    Test number
    381510584467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail117,223 miles (+978)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,223 miles
    Test number
    656513729507
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass116,245 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    794099040251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail116,216 miles (+1,226)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,216 miles
    Test number
    331403335522
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,990 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,990 miles
    Test number
    900816437844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,234 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,234 miles
    Test number
    751799986625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,293 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    112,293 miles
    Test number
    267226392805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,878 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    124521818217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,071 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,071 miles
    Test number
    964917033716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,203 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    106,203 miles
    Test number
    662573092949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,189 miles (+3,411)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,189 miles
    Test number
    116152287601
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,778 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    102,778 miles
    Test number
    520327277302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    994657626284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,622 miles (+6,839)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,622 miles
    Test number
    763791680544
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass90,783 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,783 miles
    Test number
    453550934776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,770 miles (+6,949)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,770 miles
    Test number
    381994154479
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,821 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    980311396628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Fail83,821 miles (+3,824)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    414279187108
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  19. Pass79,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    836563224292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail79,997 miles (+3,509)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    156150924294
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  21. Pass76,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,488 miles
    Test number
    309832043293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail76,488 miles (+5,171)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,488 miles
    Test number
    115872543237
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass71,317 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    71,317 miles
    Test number
    609398322271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail71,295 miles (+5,626)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,295 miles
    Test number
    195907022256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass65,669 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,669 miles
    Test number
    877627011278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,668 miles (+3,741)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,668 miles
    Test number
    489705411243
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Pass61,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    274662920204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail61,927 miles (+5,570)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,927 miles
    Test number
    574902620249
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass56,357 miles (+4,718)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,357 miles
    Test number
    940332529285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear number plate starting to dereriorate

  30. Pass51,639 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    412187528246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  31. Fail51,639 miles (+7,954)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    791897828214
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass43,685 miles (+4,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,685 miles
    Test number
    451024347266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass39,557 miles (+4,453)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,557 miles
    Test number
    450397036265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has a nail in it

  34. Pass35,104 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    35,104 miles
    Test number
    342103745218
    • AdvisoryCentre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about X5 TEL

Does X5 TEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 TEL is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 TEL?
The MOT on X5 TEL is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 TEL done?
X5 TEL was recorded at 117,223 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 3,931 miles a year.
Has X5 TEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 TEL has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 TEL 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 TEL find?
X5 TEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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