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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1991 · 1,839 cc

C5 AULMOT history

C5 AUL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1991. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

C5 AUL red 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,212 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 AUL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
1 Aug 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 AUL was last recorded at 118,212 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,054 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
158 miles
Average per year
770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,212 miles
  • 2025 – 118,054 miles
  • 2024 – 117,738 miles
  • 2023 – 117,437 miles
  • 2022 – 116,986 miles
  • 2021 – 116,976 miles
  • 2020 – 116,674 miles
  • 2019 – 116,444 miles
  • 2018 – 115,901 miles
  • 2017 – 114,554 miles
  • 2016 – 113,736 miles
  • 2015 – 112,805 miles
  • 2014 – 112,377 miles
  • 2013 – 111,293 miles
  • 2012 – 110,437 miles
  • 2011 – 109,300 miles
  • 2010 – 107,997 miles
  • 2009 – 106,366 miles
  • 2008 – 105,540 miles
  • 2007 – 104,577 miles
  • 2006 – 102,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,212 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,212 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,212 miles
    Test number
    829266012862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass118,054 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,054 miles
    Test number
    935148804671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,738 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    117,738 miles
    Test number
    535418863465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,437 miles (+451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,437 miles
    Test number
    650714122248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass116,986 miles (+10)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    116,986 miles
    Test number
    784200282212
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear to mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to Mainline (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail116,976 miles (+302)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,976 miles
    Test number
    798449361654
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass116,674 miles (+230)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,674 miles
    Test number
    637913900059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust cat heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing corroded

  8. Pass116,444 miles (+543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,444 miles
    Test number
    624460121019
    • AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass115,901 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    115,901 miles
    Test number
    264363820664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,554 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    220425917145
    • AdvisoryFront wings lower edges corroded

  11. Fail114,554 miles (+818)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,554 miles
    Test number
    112689651928
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront wings lower edges corroded

  12. Pass113,736 miles (+931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,736 miles
    Test number
    275124691894
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded at lower edges

  13. Pass112,805 miles (+428)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,805 miles
    Test number
    185085415247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded
    • NoteO/s/f and n/s/f wing bottoms corroded

  14. Pass112,377 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    538826514219
    • NoteO\s\fr lower wing corroded

  15. Fail112,377 miles (+1,084)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,377 miles
    Test number
    707416614251
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO\s\fr lower wing corroded

  16. Pass111,293 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,293 miles
    Test number
    335939393191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,437 miles (+1,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    110,437 miles
    Test number
    725900522255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass109,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    109,300 miles
    Test number
    937564411244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail109,300 miles (+1,303)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,300 miles
    Test number
    777774311239
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f wings to sill corroded

  20. Pass107,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    822072870185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,997 miles (+1,631)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,997 miles
    Test number
    664832170122
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBodywork rusty
    • NoteExhaust heat shields adrift
    • NoteFuel pipes corroaded

  22. Pass106,366 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,366 miles
    Test number
    710723139102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,540 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,540 miles
    Test number
    201773748463
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  24. Pass105,540 miles (+963)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    105,540 miles
    Test number
    262683248492
    • NoteBattery insecure

  25. Pass104,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    104,577 miles
    Test number
    620218227165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail104,572 miles (+1,841)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,572 miles
    Test number
    110648127109
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  27. Pass102,731 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    102,731 miles
    Test number
    251500036437
    • NoteOuter skin of sills corroded

Questions about C5 AUL

Does C5 AUL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 AUL is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 AUL?
The MOT on C5 AUL is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 AUL done?
C5 AUL was recorded at 118,212 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 770 miles a year.
Has C5 AUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 AUL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on C5 AUL 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 C5 AUL find?
C5 AUL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded.

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