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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

X789 HGHMOT history

X789 HGH is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 134,414 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2025.

X789 HGH black 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 6 Jun 2026
Mileage
134,414 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 HGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 HGH was last recorded at 134,414 miles on 6 Jun 2025, 296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2008: 12,407 miles, lower than 37,412 miles on 20 Aug 2008.

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
134,118 miles · 1 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
296 miles
Average per year
5,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,414 miles
  • 2024 – 118,475 miles
  • 2023 – 104,696 miles
  • 2022 – 103,130 miles
  • 2021 – 97,909 miles
  • 2020 – 91,787 miles
  • 2019 – 84,019 miles
  • 2018 – 77,425 miles
  • 2017 – 72,371 miles
  • 2016 – 69,087 miles
  • 2015 – 64,990 miles
  • 2013 – 64,959 miles
  • 2012 – 61,941 miles
  • 2011 – 56,178 miles
  • 2010 – 51,307 miles
  • 2009 – 45,963 miles
  • 2008 – 12,407 miles
  • 2007 – 29,993 miles
  • 2006 – 22,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,414 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills showing signs of corrosion
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Underbody general corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,414 miles (+296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    134,414 miles
    Test number
    929950589969
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,118 miles (+15,643)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,118 miles
    Test number
    758982532030
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,475 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    118,475 miles
    Test number
    825098477044
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail118,470 miles (+13,774)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,470 miles
    Test number
    182486387803
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering chssis/box section in 2 places (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass104,696 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2024
    Odometer
    104,696 miles
    Test number
    709910890700
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered with underbody seal

  6. Pass103,130 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    634076924258
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion

  7. Fail103,115 miles (+5,206)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,115 miles
    Test number
    710118362924
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper wheel arch and lower sill corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody general corrosion

  8. Pass97,909 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,909 miles
    Test number
    561715010493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,601 miles (+5,814)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,601 miles
    Test number
    746690130158
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,787 miles (+7,768)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,787 miles
    Test number
    749485344943
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass84,019 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,019 miles
    Test number
    967360364046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    617355585182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)

  13. Fail77,425 miles (+5,054)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    201837506293
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousRear brakes release unevenly nsr brake recording little / no effort (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake disc in very poor condition / corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion by anti roll bar mounting (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass72,371 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,371 miles
    Test number
    913636747367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail72,370 miles (+4)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,370 miles
    Test number
    230012035569
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has a slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail72,366 miles (+3,279)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,366 miles
    Test number
    176578245621
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass69,087 miles (+4,097)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    613712554709
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,990 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,990 miles
    Test number
    109322775495
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteWiper blades split on ends but still clearing screen

  19. Fail64,990 miles (+31)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,990 miles
    Test number
    126830475066
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteWiper blades split on ends but still clearing screen

  20. Pass64,959 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    677523153290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail64,955 miles (+3,014)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,955 miles
    Test number
    326918743276
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass61,941 miles (+5,763)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    849764012210
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass56,178 miles (+4,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,178 miles
    Test number
    297213211268
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass51,307 miles (+5,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,307 miles
    Test number
    732801630299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  25. Pass45,963 miles (+33,556)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    45,963 miles
    Test number
    500450339227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,407 miles (-25,005)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    12,407 miles
    Test number
    641364938299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,412 miles (+2,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    233773038239
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass35,410 miles (+5,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,410 miles
    Test number
    160547008447
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass29,993 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,993 miles
    Test number
    730769407025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass22,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,671 miles
    Test number
    191199106030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 HGH

Does X789 HGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X789 HGH expired on 6 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X789 HGH?
The MOT on X789 HGH expired on 6 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X789 HGH done?
X789 HGH was recorded at 134,414 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2025, an average of 5,758 miles a year.
Has X789 HGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 HGH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on X789 HGH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X789 HGH find?
X789 HGH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2025 with 4 advisories: both outer sills showing signs of corrosion; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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