MAZDA MX-5 W56XNP has 25 MOTs

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This 2000 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 77,218 miles 4 months ago on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 07:01.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 20th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

W56XNP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH JANUARY 202777,218 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Sides (6.1.1 (d) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202517TH APRIL 202676,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Repaired But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
PASSED18TH APRIL 202417TH APRIL 202575,449 MI
PASSED22ND AUGUST 202320TH SEPTEMBER 202475,441 MI
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 202220TH SEPTEMBER 202375,037 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Body Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Sills Corroded
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 202120TH SEPTEMBER 202274,490 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Sills Corroded
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202020TH SEPTEMBER 202174,074 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Sills Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 201920TH SEPTEMBER 202073,405 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Side Walls Very Poor Advise Replacing
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 201820TH SEPTEMBER 201972,688 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
FAILED5TH SEPTEMBER 201872,684 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Light Source But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (4.1.4 (b))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201720TH SEPTEMBER 201871,985 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Has A Product On The Lens But Not Seriously Reducing Light Output (1.7.5a)
PASSED25TH AUGUST 201620TH SEPTEMBER 201770,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)
FAILED22ND AUGUST 201670,732 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Outer Sill (5.2.6)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.2.6)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 201520TH SEPTEMBER 201669,311 MI
FAILED24TH AUGUST 201569,311 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201420TH SEPTEMBER 201567,584 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201320TH SEPTEMBER 201465,925 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 201220TH SEPTEMBER 201362,051 MI
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201120TH SEPTEMBER 201260,034 MI
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201020TH SEPTEMBER 201157,473 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 200920TH SEPTEMBER 201054,061 MI
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 200820TH SEPTEMBER 200950,153 MI
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 200720TH SEPTEMBER 200846,639 MI
PASSED3RD MAY 20062ND MAY 200745,861 MI
FAILED3RD MAY 200645,861 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W56XNP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

W56XNP MOT Comments

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W56XNP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 77,218 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,970 miles

W56XNP FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration W56XNP was manufactured on Saturday 20th May 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. Its colour is Maroon and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 77,218 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 2,970 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W56XNP has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 30 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 4 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 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 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does W56XNP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 W56XNP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W56XNP Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 21st May 2026 W56XNP does have Tax. Read more

When does W56XNP Tax expire?

The current Tax for W56XNP will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 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 W56XNP MOT expire?

The current MOT for W56XNP will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 20th January 2027. Read more

When did W56XNP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W56XNP was on Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 07:01. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W56XNP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for W56XNP we can see 21 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 W56XNP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for W56XNP we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is W56XNP?

W56XNP is registered as a 2000 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has W56XNP done?

The odometer reading for W56XNP at the last MOT in January 2026 was 77,218 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 2,970 miles per year. Read more

How old is W56XNP?

The vehicle W56XNP was manufactured in 2000 so it is currently 26 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 20th May 2000. Read more

What colour is W56XNP?

The official colour of W56XNP is recorded as Maroon. Read more

What engine does W56XNP have?

W56XNP has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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