MAZDA MX-5 X56YAP has 18 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2008 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 124,168 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 14:54.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 10th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 weeks on Saturday 1st August 2026.

X56YAP MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 2026124,168 MI
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 202415TH OCTOBER 2025118,230 MI
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20233RD OCTOBER 2024109,059 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Residual Fluid Around Brake Fluid Reservoir
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 202214TH SEPTEMBER 2023102,525 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20217TH SEPTEMBER 202292,764 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH SEPTEMBER 20204TH SEPTEMBER 202187,180 MI
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20193RD SEPTEMBER 202077,732 MI
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 201977,732 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low Adjuster Not Fitted Correctly (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20183RD SEPTEMBER 201962,013 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED30TH AUGUST 201861,872 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201728TH AUGUST 201842,793 MI
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201616TH AUGUST 201725,815 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 20155TH NOVEMBER 201624,696 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 20145TH NOVEMBER 201523,221 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 20135TH NOVEMBER 201419,853 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
FAILED17TH OCTOBER 201319,853 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 20125TH NOVEMBER 201317,397 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20115TH NOVEMBER 201213,459 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

X56YAP Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 83% | MOT Failure Rate: 17%

X56YAP MOT Comments

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X56YAP Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 124,168 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,304 miles

X56YAP FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration X56YAP was manufactured on Wednesday 5th November 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 124,168 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 7,304 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 18 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means X56YAP has a 83% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 15 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 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 4 weeks on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does X56YAP have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 X56YAP does have an active MOT. Read more

Is X56YAP Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 X56YAP does have Tax. Read more

When does X56YAP Tax expire?

The current Tax for X56YAP will expire in 4 weeks on Saturday 1st August 2026. 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 X56YAP MOT expire?

The current MOT for X56YAP will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 10th November 2026. Read more

When did X56YAP have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for X56YAP was on Tuesday 11th November 2025 at 14:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has X56YAP Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for X56YAP we can see 15 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 X56YAP Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 18 MOTs on record for X56YAP we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 83% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is X56YAP?

X56YAP is registered as a 2008 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has X56YAP done?

The odometer reading for X56YAP at the last MOT in November 2025 was 124,168 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 7,304 miles per year. Read more

How old is X56YAP?

The vehicle X56YAP was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 5th November 2008. Read more

What colour is X56YAP?

The official colour of X56YAP is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does X56YAP have?

X56YAP has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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