MAZDA MX-5 M5XJB has 26 MOTs

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This 1999 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 142,855 miles 8 months ago on Friday 13th March 2026 at 16:15.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 13th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

M5XJB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH MARCH 2027142,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED11TH MARCH 2026142,848 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion To The Extent That Overall Security Or Stability Of The Body Is Impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH MARCH 202513TH MARCH 2026140,583 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Corrosion All Round Chassis And Sill Area
PASSED1ST MARCH 202412TH MARCH 2025138,711 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Underbody Covered In Underseal
PASSED13TH MARCH 202312TH MARCH 2024135,346 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Under Body Corrosion
  4. ADVISORY - Handbrake Weak
PASSED9TH MARCH 202210TH MARCH 2023131,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH MARCH 202110TH MARCH 2022128,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin All Four (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Corroded All Round Chassis And Sill Areas
PASSED11TH MARCH 202010TH MARCH 2021125,891 MI
FAILED6TH MARCH 2020125,888 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Central Floor Pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Central Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH FEBRUARY 20195TH FEBRUARY 2020121,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output Both Misted (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - General Under-Body Corrosion
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. MINOR - Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Bottom Ball Joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Sticky
  7. ADVISORY - Both Rear Wheel Arches Corroded
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201811TH MARCH 2019118,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Handbrake Weak
PASSED3RD MARCH 201711TH MARCH 2018115,550 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Under-Body Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Rear Parking (secondary) Brake Imbalance Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. Sticky (3.7.b.6b)
PASSED12TH MARCH 201611TH MARCH 2017112,012 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Body Has Slight Corrosion All Vehicle (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Handbrake Just Met Required Efficiency
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201528TH FEBRUARY 2016109,176 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED1ST MARCH 201428TH FEBRUARY 2015105,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Both Side Ball Joints Have Slight Play
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201211TH DECEMBER 2013101,991 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20112ND DECEMBER 201295,351 MI
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 201195,351 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Excessive (7.3.d.4)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
FAILED5TH NOVEMBER 201195,292 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED3RD DECEMBER 20102ND DECEMBER 201186,487 MI
FAILED25TH NOVEMBER 201086,366 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  3. FAIL - Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  4. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 20092ND NOVEMBER 201081,438 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20082ND NOVEMBER 200977,666 MI
PASSED23RD AUGUST 200722ND AUGUST 200870,426 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED19TH AUGUST 200618TH AUGUST 200762,522 MI
FAILED18TH AUGUST 200662,476 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Letter/figure Incomplete (6.3.1c)
  2. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M5XJB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

M5XJB MOT Comments

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M5XJB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 142,855 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,291 miles

M5XJB FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration M5XJB was manufactured on Friday 31st December 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 142,855 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 5,291 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M5XJB has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 38 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does M5XJB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 25th October 2026 M5XJB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M5XJB Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 25th October 2026 M5XJB does have Tax. Read more

When does M5XJB Tax expire?

The current Tax for M5XJB will expire in 6 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does M5XJB MOT expire?

The current MOT for M5XJB will expire in 5 months on Saturday 13th March 2027. Read more

When did M5XJB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M5XJB was on Friday 13th March 2026 at 16:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M5XJB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for M5XJB we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M5XJB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for M5XJB we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M5XJB?

M5XJB is registered as a 1999 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has M5XJB done?

The odometer reading for M5XJB at the last MOT in March 2026 was 142,855 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,291 miles per year. Read more

How old is M5XJB?

The vehicle M5XJB was manufactured in 1999 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st December 1999. Read more

What colour is M5XJB?

The official colour of M5XJB is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does M5XJB have?

M5XJB has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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