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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

X803 GEPMOT history

X803 GEP is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 126,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

X803 GEP green 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 14 Feb 2026
Mileage
126,704 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X803 GEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X803 GEP was last recorded at 126,704 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,445 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
259 miles
Average per year
4,600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,704 miles
  • 2024 – 126,445 miles
  • 2023 – 125,852 miles
  • 2022 – 124,499 miles
  • 2021 – 121,818 miles
  • 2020 – 119,339 miles
  • 2019 – 114,545 miles
  • 2018 – 110,897 miles
  • 2017 – 106,470 miles
  • 2016 – 101,459 miles
  • 2014 – 96,778 miles
  • 2013 – 89,536 miles
  • 2012 – 86,131 miles
  • 2010 – 81,897 miles
  • 2009 – 67,813 miles
  • 2008 – 58,555 miles
  • 2007 – 49,166 miles
  • 2006 – 38,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,704 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear disc signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Corrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust corroded and thin in places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside and offside rear sills are badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside front seat belt becoming frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,704 miles (+259)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,704 miles
    Test number
    550457377692
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear disc signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass126,445 miles (+593)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,445 miles
    Test number
    720577995382
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass125,852 miles (+1,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    125,852 miles
    Test number
    329096317392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass124,499 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    124,499 miles
    Test number
    357640754630
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to off side rear inner sill

  5. Pass121,818 miles (+2,479)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,818 miles
    Test number
    801084937671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,339 miles (+4,794)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    119,339 miles
    Test number
    150360533811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass114,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    114249374724
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end gaitor badly perished

  8. Fail114,540 miles (+3,643)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,540 miles
    Test number
    672306517234
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end gaitor badly perished

  9. Pass110,897 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    110,897 miles
    Test number
    279576803287
    • AdvisoryCorrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and thin in places
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear sills are badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt becoming frayed

  10. Fail110,887 miles (+4,417)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,887 miles
    Test number
    182903402760
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion becoming apparent throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and thin in places
    • AdvisoryImbalance in the rear brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear sills are badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front seat belt becoming frayed

  11. Pass106,470 miles (+5,011)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,470 miles
    Test number
    525356663160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,459 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    101,459 miles
    Test number
    161485382981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,778 miles (+4,226)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,778 miles
    Test number
    338759944301
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass92,552 miles (+3,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,552 miles
    Test number
    399513414003
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail89,536 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    387809903045
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded
    • NoteRear underbody corroded

  16. Pass89,536 miles (+3,405)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,536 miles
    Test number
    529799003040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear sill corroded
    • NoteRear underbody corroded

  17. Pass86,131 miles (+4,234)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    86,131 miles
    Test number
    275519002067
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

  18. Pass81,897 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    731370650367
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Fail81,895 miles (+6,569)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,895 miles
    Test number
    752820050388
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass75,326 miles (+7,513)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,326 miles
    Test number
    774619600068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,813 miles (+9,258)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,813 miles
    Test number
    823619109034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,555 miles (+9,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,555 miles
    Test number
    131850118404
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc in poor condition

  23. Pass49,166 miles (+10,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    49,166 miles
    Test number
    451804407038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass38,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,956 miles
    Test number
    653023706017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about X803 GEP

Does X803 GEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X803 GEP expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X803 GEP?
The MOT on X803 GEP expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X803 GEP done?
X803 GEP was recorded at 126,704 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 4,600 miles a year.
Has X803 GEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X803 GEP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on X803 GEP 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 X803 GEP find?
X803 GEP passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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