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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

C6 ANCMOT history

C6 ANC is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 80,120 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2025.

C6 ANC green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
80,120 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 ANC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 ANC was last recorded at 80,120 miles on 22 Sept 2025, 315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,805 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
315 miles
Average per year
1,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,120 miles
  • 2024 – 79,805 miles
  • 2023 – 78,715 miles
  • 2022 – 77,058 miles
  • 2021 – 75,838 miles
  • 2020 – 74,429 miles
  • 2019 – 72,008 miles
  • 2018 – 70,871 miles
  • 2016 – 68,576 miles
  • 2015 – 67,123 miles
  • 2014 – 64,180 miles
  • 2013 – 62,198 miles
  • 2012 – 60,298 miles
  • 2011 – 58,888 miles
  • 2010 – 56,920 miles
  • 2009 – 55,453 miles
  • 2008 – 52,979 miles
  • 2007 – 50,459 miles
  • 2006 – 48,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,120 miles
  • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Numerous (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Underside corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both headlamps not fully secure

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,120 miles (+315)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,120 miles
    Test number
    703213382757
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Numerous (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass79,805 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    802210338683
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Numerous (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail79,805 miles (+1,090)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    359400415867
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Numerous (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp bracket bolts snapped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,715 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    705416351992
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Numerous (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps not fully secure
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail78,715 miles (+1,657)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,715 miles
    Test number
    328441428879
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Numerous (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps not fully secure
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Numerous all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass77,058 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    726155659341
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Numerous (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps not fully secure
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail77,058 miles (+1,220)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,058 miles
    Test number
    353367904488
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Numerous (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps not fully secure
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass75,838 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,838 miles
    Test number
    367062683135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,429 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    854055164396
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront dustcovers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront suspension/subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  10. Fail74,429 miles (+2,421)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,429 miles
    Test number
    991009283474
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront dustcovers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront suspension/subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake travel
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension/subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  11. Pass72,008 miles (+1,137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,008 miles
    Test number
    385437975706
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake reserve
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  12. Pass70,871 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    212405722197
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  13. Fail70,871 miles (+698)1 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,871 miles
    Test number
    294255894822
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  14. Pass70,173 miles (+1,597)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    70,173 miles
    Test number
    671564746769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,576 miles (+1,453)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    615867542677
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and inner arch. (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass67,123 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,123 miles
    Test number
    326163813887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail67,115 miles (+2,935)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,115 miles
    Test number
    162274787110
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass64,180 miles (+1,982)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    965242744397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass62,198 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,198 miles
    Test number
    488764543412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,298 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    938103652368
    • NoteBall joint dust covers perished
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished --------os wiper split

  21. Fail60,298 miles (+1,410)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,298 miles
    Test number
    655213652302
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBall joint dust covers perished
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished --------os wiper split

  22. Pass58,888 miles (+1,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,888 miles
    Test number
    185274151341
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass56,920 miles (+1,467)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,920 miles
    Test number
    611186330346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteSmall split sidewall osr tyre

  24. Pass55,453 miles (+2,474)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,453 miles
    Test number
    421118049457
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteWipers split

  25. Pass52,979 miles (+2,520)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,979 miles
    Test number
    850215348392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,459 miles (+2,069)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    701724247303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass48,390 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    48,390 miles
    Test number
    823492156327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about C6 ANC

Does C6 ANC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 ANC expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 ANC?
The MOT on C6 ANC expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 ANC done?
C6 ANC was recorded at 80,120 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2025, an average of 1,691 miles a year.
Has C6 ANC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 ANC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on C6 ANC 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 C6 ANC find?
C6 ANC passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated numerous; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; coil spring corroded all round, and 5 more.

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