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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

X72 MTSMOT history

X72 MTS is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 59,787 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

X72 MTS green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
59,787 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X72 MTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X72 MTS was last recorded at 59,787 miles on 30 May 2026, 162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,625 miles · 19 Aug 2019
Between the last two tests
162 miles
Average per year
823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,787 miles
  • 2019 – 59,625 miles
  • 2018 – 58,601 miles
  • 2017 – 58,209 miles
  • 2014 – 55,701 miles
  • 2013 – 54,632 miles
  • 2012 – 53,660 miles
  • 2011 – 51,880 miles
  • 2010 – 51,106 miles
  • 2009 – 50,210 miles
  • 2008 – 48,963 miles
  • 2007 – 47,395 miles
  • 2006 – 43,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,787 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,787 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    59,787 miles
    Test number
    5590847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,625 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,625 miles
    Test number
    21041446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass58,601 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    19528295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass58,209 miles (+2,508)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,209 miles
    Test number
    18116543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,701 miles (+1,069)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,701 miles
    Test number
    336236304411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  6. Pass54,632 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,632 miles
    Test number
    225935103222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,660 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,660 miles
    Test number
    237926902262
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Pass53,660 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,660 miles
    Test number
    357806902424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,880 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    796029501207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,106 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,106 miles
    Test number
    371952500215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,210 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,210 miles
    Test number
    380604909472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  12. Fail50,208 miles (+1,245)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,208 miles
    Test number
    101653709213
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  13. Pass48,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    443093918243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,963 miles (+1,568)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,963 miles
    Test number
    153653218262
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  15. Pass47,395 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,395 miles
    Test number
    373273617429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,461 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,461 miles
    Test number
    912557906208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X72 MTS

Does X72 MTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X72 MTS is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X72 MTS?
The MOT on X72 MTS is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X72 MTS done?
X72 MTS was recorded at 59,787 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 823 miles a year.
Has X72 MTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X72 MTS has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on X72 MTS 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 X72 MTS find?
X72 MTS passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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