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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,999 cc

C5 SUXMOT history

C5 SUX is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

C5 SUX silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,555 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 SUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 SUX was last recorded at 112,555 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 5,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,523 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,032 miles
Average per year
5,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,555 miles
  • 2025 – 107,523 miles
  • 2024 – 104,171 miles
  • 2023 – 99,831 miles
  • 2022 – 95,588 miles
  • 2021 – 89,808 miles
  • 2020 – 86,322 miles
  • 2019 – 79,714 miles
  • 2018 – 70,681 miles
  • 2017 – 62,134 miles
  • 2016 – 53,128 miles
  • 2015 – 44,895 miles
  • 2014 – 33,861 miles
  • 2013 – 21,836 miles
  • 2012 – 18,023 miles
  • 2011 – 16,142 miles
  • 2010 – 13,832 miles
  • 2009 – 9,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,555 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/r suspension and o/s/r suspension control arms corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,555 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,555 miles
    Test number
    909166415087
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r suspension and o/s/r suspension control arms corroded

  2. Fail112,555 miles (+5,032)1 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,555 miles
    Test number
    444791265895
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms ball joint dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms dust covers perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and burnt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn corroded and burnt (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin and burnt (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r suspension and o/s/r suspension control arms corroded

  3. Pass107,523 miles (+3,352)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,523 miles
    Test number
    726509435593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,171 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    104,171 miles
    Test number
    491719270776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,137 miles (+4,306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,137 miles
    Test number
    632295221648
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel/ floor (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass99,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,831 miles
    Test number
    571277489305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,830 miles (+4,242)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,830 miles
    Test number
    272885602990
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel ( marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass95,588 miles (+5,780)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    147995395972
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass89,808 miles (+3,486)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,808 miles
    Test number
    989567084435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,322 miles (+6,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,322 miles
    Test number
    476778017751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,714 miles (+9,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,714 miles
    Test number
    991640070505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slow to retract

  12. Pass70,681 miles (+8,547)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    70,681 miles
    Test number
    737395733304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,134 miles (+9,006)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,134 miles
    Test number
    568105528417
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

  14. Pass53,128 miles (+8,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,128 miles
    Test number
    138178591285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass44,895 miles (+11,034)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    44,895 miles
    Test number
    548485515296
    • DangerousAND BOTH FRONT TYRES VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES
    • DangerousBOTH REAR TYRE VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGES
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass33,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,861 miles
    Test number
    346781114492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail33,861 miles (+12,025)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,861 miles
    Test number
    369750314482
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass21,836 miles (+3,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,836 miles
    Test number
    367837703482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass18,023 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,023 miles
    Test number
    316701202417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,142 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,142 miles
    Test number
    629218001236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,832 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    13,832 miles
    Test number
    423587900226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    9,039 miles
    Test number
    471519369005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 SUX

Does C5 SUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 SUX is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 SUX?
The MOT on C5 SUX is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 SUX done?
C5 SUX was recorded at 112,555 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,966 miles a year.
Has C5 SUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 SUX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 SUX 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 SUX find?
C5 SUX passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms ball joint dust covers perished; offside rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension arms dust covers perished; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.

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