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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

XYB 896MOT history

XYB 896 is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

XYB 896 silver 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,685 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
XYB 896
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

XYB 896 was last recorded at 97,685 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 1,468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2017: 87,945 miles, lower than 873,585 miles on 22 Jul 2016.

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
96,217 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,468 miles
Average per year
3,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,685 miles
  • 2024 – 96,217 miles
  • 2023 – 94,846 miles
  • 2022 – 93,553 miles
  • 2021 – 92,362 miles
  • 2020 – 90,941 miles
  • 2019 – 89,979 miles
  • 2018 – 89,191 miles
  • 2017 – 87,956 miles
  • 2016 – 873,585 miles
  • 2015 – 87,361 miles
  • 2014 – 86,344 miles
  • 2012 – 81,869 miles
  • 2011 – 68,375 miles
  • 2010 – 58,922 miles
  • 2009 – 44,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,685 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,685 miles (+1,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,685 miles
    Test number
    499891392879
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,217 miles (+1,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,217 miles
    Test number
    430116185566
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass94,846 miles (+1,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,846 miles
    Test number
    409426043857
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,553 miles (+1,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,553 miles
    Test number
    408825520309
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass92,362 miles (+1,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,362 miles
    Test number
    727524574153
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass90,941 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,941 miles
    Test number
    113382464347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,979 miles (+788)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,979 miles
    Test number
    641968060721
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass89,191 miles (+1,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    89,191 miles
    Test number
    923875060695
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass87,956 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    87,956 miles
    Test number
    296140585525
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X 4 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X 5 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X 4 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded/surface rust

  10. Fail87,945 miles (-785,640)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,945 miles
    Test number
    649905811940
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X 4 (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X 5 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X 4 (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder side corroded/surface rust

  11. Pass873,585 miles (+786,200)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    873,585 miles
    Test number
    603503645161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,385 miles (+24)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,385 miles
    Test number
    880073914765
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low to off side (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass87,361 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    258670345477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear suspension arms and frame corroded

  14. Fail87,361 miles (+1,017)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,361 miles
    Test number
    666030445181
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear suspension arms and frame corroded

  15. Pass86,344 miles (+4,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,344 miles
    Test number
    268864974064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass81,869 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    475072932315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail81,858 miles (+13,483)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    435201432323
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass68,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    68,375 miles
    Test number
    876988421304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail68,374 miles (+9,452)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,374 miles
    Test number
    486548721449
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  20. Pass58,922 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,922 miles
    Test number
    912664230351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,883 miles (+14,486)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,883 miles
    Test number
    562939620334
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front discs worn on inside edge

  22. Pass44,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,397 miles
    Test number
    912530329341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about XYB 896

What vehicle is registration XYB 896 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show XYB 896 on a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Nov 2006. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does XYB 896 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on XYB 896 is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on XYB 896?
The MOT on XYB 896 is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has XYB 896 done?
XYB 896 was recorded at 97,685 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,325 miles a year.
Has XYB 896 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. XYB 896 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on XYB 896 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on XYB 896 find?
XYB 896 passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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