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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

X791 EAWMOT history

X791 EAW is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

X791 EAW 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 8 Jun 2026
Mileage
125,222 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 EAW
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
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 EAW was last recorded at 125,222 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 2,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,690 miles · 8 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,532 miles
Average per year
4,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,222 miles
  • 2024 – 122,690 miles
  • 2023 – 121,949 miles
  • 2022 – 121,121 miles
  • 2021 – 121,120 miles
  • 2019 – 117,016 miles
  • 2018 – 112,768 miles
  • 2017 – 107,048 miles
  • 2014 – 101,491 miles
  • 2013 – 95,320 miles
  • 2012 – 89,194 miles
  • 2011 – 82,079 miles
  • 2010 – 76,427 miles
  • 2009 – 71,534 miles
  • 2008 – 66,089 miles
  • 2007 – 61,163 miles
  • 2006 – 58,817 miles
  • 2005 – 38,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,222 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryVehicle chassis corroded

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, 2011

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,222 miles (+2,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    207341737415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis corroded

  2. Pass122,690 miles (+741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,690 miles
    Test number
    483744873237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to under body

  3. Pass121,949 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    220525269580
    • MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail121,949 miles (+828)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,949 miles
    Test number
    251946601752
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front gas leak first joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outline marker lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass121,121 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    121,121 miles
    Test number
    830801803649
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface rust

  6. Fail121,120 miles (+4,104)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,120 miles
    Test number
    374485216864
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CORRODED NEAR ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick PADS LOW (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure BRAKE DISCS BACKING PLATE CORRODED AND INSECURE (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake drum back plate insecure BRAKE DISCS BACKING PLATE CORRODED AND INSECURE (1.1.14 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced JACKING POINT CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass117,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    454667197355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,016 miles (+4,248)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,016 miles
    Test number
    143840929251
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,768 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    256220648580
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis under wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper wheel arch

  10. Fail112,768 miles (+5,720)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,768 miles
    Test number
    774250784156
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective offside & nearside rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis under wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper wheel arch

  11. Pass107,048 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,048 miles
    Test number
    437073497619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,040 miles (+5,549)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,040 miles
    Test number
    349901289971
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth rubber worn through to metal (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded rear section of offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill weakened stucture (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded end section (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end seam section (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryAdvisory , light corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear lightly corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber anti slip worn through to metal

  13. Pass101,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    376415474175
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail101,491 miles (+6,171)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,491 miles
    Test number
    666685374171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass95,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    225445473413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,320 miles (+6,126)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,320 miles
    Test number
    836260173198
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll Brake pads worn

  17. Pass89,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,194 miles
    Test number
    158222372158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,194 miles (+7,115)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,194 miles
    Test number
    276024862476
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not likely to be miss-read

  19. Pass82,079 miles (+62)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,079 miles
    Test number
    295874561425
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDampness around clutch slave cylinder
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteGearbox under tray corroded

  20. Fail82,017 miles (+5,590)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,017 miles
    Test number
    455208651150
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDampness around clutch slave cylinder
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteGearbox under tray corroded

  21. Pass76,427 miles (+4,893)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,427 miles
    Test number
    280575050457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  22. Pass71,534 miles (+5,445)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    71,534 miles
    Test number
    961104559154
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight crack in front number plate

  23. Pass66,089 miles (+4,926)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    66,089 miles
    Test number
    390899158136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail61,163 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    262827457414
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass61,163 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,163 miles
    Test number
    410327157143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,817 miles1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    580184156329
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass58,817 miles (+20,106)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,817 miles
    Test number
    770034256354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass38,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,711 miles
    Test number
    482064355324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,711 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,711 miles
    Test number
    931194055331
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about X791 EAW

Does X791 EAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X791 EAW expired on 8 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X791 EAW?
The MOT on X791 EAW expired on 8 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X791 EAW done?
X791 EAW was recorded at 125,222 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 4,444 miles a year.
Has X791 EAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 EAW has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on X791 EAW 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 EAW find?
X791 EAW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; vehicle chassis corroded.

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