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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

X79 HCFMOT history

X79 HCF is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2022.

X79 HCF grey 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 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
150,010 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 HCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 HCF was last recorded at 150,010 miles on 21 Jul 2022, 2,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,216 miles · 10 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,794 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 150,010 miles
  • 2021 – 147,216 miles
  • 2020 – 142,266 miles
  • 2019 – 137,251 miles
  • 2018 – 130,646 miles
  • 2017 – 123,688 miles
  • 2016 – 116,127 miles
  • 2015 – 105,252 miles
  • 2014 – 96,150 miles
  • 2013 – 90,850 miles
  • 2012 – 83,309 miles
  • 2011 – 77,526 miles
  • 2009 – 75,909 miles
  • 2008 – 71,391 miles
  • 2007 – 67,855 miles
  • 2006 – 61,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,010 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,010 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    150,010 miles
    Test number
    777113888840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,216 miles (+4,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,216 miles
    Test number
    979187275704
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat sheild on back box corroded

  3. Pass142,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    142,266 miles
    Test number
    998873987035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,261 miles (+5,010)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,261 miles
    Test number
    417499713098
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass137,251 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    250199373195
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail137,251 miles (+6,605)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,251 miles
    Test number
    146515065885
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,646 miles (+6,958)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,646 miles
    Test number
    146170835609
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil needs topping up

  8. Pass123,688 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    123,688 miles
    Test number
    644296424395
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail123,683 miles (+7,556)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,683 miles
    Test number
    229577151698
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear splitting inner tyre wall

  10. Pass116,127 miles (+560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,127 miles
    Test number
    801658385064
    • 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)

  11. Fail115,567 miles (+10,315)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,567 miles
    Test number
    173728874261
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside rear wheel arch area

  12. Pass105,252 miles (+9,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,252 miles
    Test number
    588656695130
    • NoteCorrosion under car in most aeras not structural

  13. Pass96,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    527988214282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,150 miles (+5,300)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,150 miles
    Test number
    349334914271
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass90,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    427078703248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,850 miles (+7,541)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,850 miles
    Test number
    557755603292
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass83,309 miles (+249)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,309 miles
    Test number
    478272312204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,060 miles (+5,534)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    938705402240
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  19. Pass77,526 miles (+1,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,526 miles
    Test number
    608525611235
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass75,909 miles (+4,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,909 miles
    Test number
    971263209320
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  21. Pass71,391 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    103625408397
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail71,277 miles (+3,422)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,277 miles
    Test number
    154342608399
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass67,855 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    452900707444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail67,837 miles (+5,896)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,837 miles
    Test number
    443840907373
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass61,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    401444506392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,941 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    752544106343
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about X79 HCF

Does X79 HCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 HCF expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 HCF?
The MOT on X79 HCF expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 HCF done?
X79 HCF was recorded at 150,010 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2022, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has X79 HCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 HCF has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on X79 HCF 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 X79 HCF find?
X79 HCF passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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