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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

X756 HKEMOT history

X756 HKE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2023.

X756 HKE blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Apr 2023
Mileage
106,647 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X756 HKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X756 HKE was last recorded at 106,647 miles on 5 Jul 2023, 3,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2021: 100,436 miles, lower than 116,671 miles on 10 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,284 miles · 19 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,363 miles
Average per year
4,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,647 miles
  • 2022 – 103,284 miles
  • 2021 – 100,437 miles
  • 2018 – 116,671 miles
  • 2017 – 111,743 miles
  • 2016 – 108,755 miles
  • 2015 – 101,467 miles
  • 2014 – 98,197 miles
  • 2013 – 90,985 miles
  • 2012 – 80,097 miles
  • 2011 – 72,827 miles
  • 2010 – 60,600 miles
  • 2009 – 52,979 miles
  • 2008 – 44,379 miles
  • 2007 – 37,062 miles
  • 2006 – 32,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,647 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,647 miles (+3,363)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,647 miles
    Test number
    409584005708
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear upper arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass103,284 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    762146247522
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail103,284 miles (+757)1 dangerous1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,284 miles
    Test number
    759529797974
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail102,527 miles (+2,090)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,527 miles
    Test number
    691779447783
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,437 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    493933183593
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail100,436 miles (-16,235)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,436 miles
    Test number
    995083956673
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral suspension component corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    116,671 miles
    Test number
    263741604609
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail116,671 miles (+4,928)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,671 miles
    Test number
    691614986349
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass111,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    242730109789
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sytem corroded but secure

  10. Fail111,743 miles (+2,988)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,743 miles
    Test number
    455931601244
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sytem corroded but secure

  11. Pass108,755 miles (+7,288)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    108,755 miles
    Test number
    636872400875
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust sytem corroded but secure

  12. Pass101,467 miles (+3,270)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,467 miles
    Test number
    235115885037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust system corroded but secure
    • NoteOffside front brake slightly binding on

  13. Pass98,197 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    98,197 miles
    Test number
    807450004149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded but secure

  14. Fail98,197 miles (+7,212)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,197 miles
    Test number
    446439194084
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded but secure

  15. Pass90,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,985 miles
    Test number
    236990403123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,985 miles (+10,888)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,985 miles
    Test number
    766970003123
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  17. Pass80,097 miles (+7,270)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,097 miles
    Test number
    849036712158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,827 miles (+12,227)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    72,827 miles
    Test number
    285123531415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,600 miles (+7,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    60,600 miles
    Test number
    293683710432
    • NoteOffside rear light lense has small crack

  20. Pass52,979 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    371500749105
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail52,974 miles (+8,595)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    651558539119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass44,379 miles (+7,317)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    44,379 miles
    Test number
    700916978155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,062 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    37,062 miles
    Test number
    404492167124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,453 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,453 miles
    Test number
    550676966129
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates de laminating slightly
    • NoteFront number plate holder damaged slightly

Questions about X756 HKE

Does X756 HKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X756 HKE expired on 18 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X756 HKE?
The MOT on X756 HKE expired on 18 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X756 HKE done?
X756 HKE was recorded at 106,647 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2023, an average of 4,351 miles a year.
Has X756 HKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X756 HKE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X756 HKE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X756 HKE find?
X756 HKE failed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2023 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 7 more.

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