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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

C5 SMXMOT history

C5 SMX is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 34,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2023.

C5 SMX red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2024
Mileage
34,339 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2023
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SMX was last recorded at 34,339 miles on 17 Jun 2023, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,317 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 34,339 miles
  • 2021 – 34,001 miles
  • 2020 – 33,718 miles
  • 2019 – 33,095 miles
  • 2018 – 32,399 miles
  • 2016 – 32,359 miles
  • 2015 – 32,169 miles
  • 2014 – 31,960 miles
  • 2013 – 30,827 miles
  • 2012 – 28,950 miles
  • 2008 – 24,730 miles
  • 2007 – 23,656 miles
  • 2006 – 22,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass34,339 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front subframe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front suspension arms corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

15 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass34,339 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    529798368351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail34,317 miles (+316)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,317 miles
    Test number
    549802385228
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  3. Pass34,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    337321842999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
  4. Fail34,001 miles (+283)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,001 miles
    Test number
    223993167646
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms corroded
  5. Pass33,718 miles (+623)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    33,718 miles
    Test number
    873640070494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,095 miles (+696)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,095 miles
    Test number
    462024361442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,399 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,399 miles
    Test number
    103261924783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass32,359 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,359 miles
    Test number
    671303543675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,169 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    32,169 miles
    Test number
    987072788374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,960 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,960 miles
    Test number
    817671644231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,827 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    30,827 miles
    Test number
    445901233238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,950 miles (+4,220)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,950 miles
    Test number
    448544482223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNS outter sill has slight corrosion
    • NoteNSF tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteOS outter sill has slight corrosion
    • NoteFront number plate slightly insecure
  13. Pass24,730 miles (+1,074)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,730 miles
    Test number
    322798928482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,656 miles (+836)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    23,656 miles
    Test number
    911179927259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass22,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,820 miles
    Test number
    373892476296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SMX

Does C5 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 SMX expired on 16 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 SMX?
The MOT on C5 SMX expired on 16 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 SMX done?
C5 SMX was recorded at 34,339 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2023, an average of 689 miles a year.
Has C5 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SMX has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 SMX 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 SMX find?
C5 SMX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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