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Mazda MX-5

Orange · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc

X791 ARJMOT history

X791 ARJ is an orange petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 83,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

X791 ARJ orange 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 25 May 2027
Mileage
83,030 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 ARJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 ARJ was last recorded at 83,030 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,018 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,012 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,030 miles
  • 2025 – 82,018 miles
  • 2024 – 81,457 miles
  • 2023 – 80,616 miles
  • 2022 – 79,664 miles
  • 2021 – 78,531 miles
  • 2020 – 77,908 miles
  • 2019 – 77,075 miles
  • 2018 – 75,685 miles
  • 2017 – 74,715 miles
  • 2016 – 73,596 miles
  • 2015 – 72,297 miles
  • 2014 – 70,381 miles
  • 2013 – 67,940 miles
  • 2012 – 66,002 miles
  • 2011 – 61,598 miles
  • 2010 – 56,519 miles
  • 2009 – 49,343 miles
  • 2008 – 43,654 miles
  • 2007 – 38,380 miles
  • 2006 – 34,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,030 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,030 miles (+1,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    83,030 miles
    Test number
    537841570039
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass82,018 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,018 miles
    Test number
    457505907460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,457 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    747194712334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,616 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    80,616 miles
    Test number
    348052221634
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail80,615 miles (+951)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,615 miles
    Test number
    117789718647
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass79,664 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    79,664 miles
    Test number
    130087527973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,651 miles (+1,120)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,651 miles
    Test number
    742587922101
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass78,531 miles (+623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,531 miles
    Test number
    897824688156
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass77,908 miles (+833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,908 miles
    Test number
    237348856219
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
  10. Pass77,075 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2020
    Odometer
    77,075 miles
    Test number
    653121131380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,685 miles (+970)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    720997612045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  12. Pass74,715 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,715 miles
    Test number
    924229941099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,596 miles (+1,299)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    73,596 miles
    Test number
    575447132479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,297 miles (+1,916)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    72,297 miles
    Test number
    508188415121
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside rear outter sill showing slight corrosion
  15. Pass70,381 miles (+2,441)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,381 miles
    Test number
    359990524123
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside rear outter sill showing signs of corrosion
  16. Pass67,940 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,940 miles
    Test number
    607715113122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    296372932186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,002 miles (+4,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    425111632139
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
  19. Pass61,598 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    495999221123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,519 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,519 miles
    Test number
    173194230154
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  21. Pass56,519 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,519 miles
    Test number
    274034130147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,343 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,343 miles
    Test number
    871608639118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,654 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,654 miles
    Test number
    250056618401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    273649427413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,380 miles (+3,652)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    411769927198
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Pass34,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,728 miles
    Test number
    654679536100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X791 ARJ

Does X791 ARJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X791 ARJ is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X791 ARJ?
The MOT on X791 ARJ is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X791 ARJ done?
X791 ARJ was recorded at 83,030 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has X791 ARJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 ARJ has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on X791 ARJ 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 X791 ARJ find?
X791 ARJ passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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