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White · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

C6 MXVMOT history

C6 MXV is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

C6 MXV white 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 29 May 2027
Mileage
109,206 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 MXV was last recorded at 109,206 miles on 30 May 2026, 5,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,239 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,967 miles
Average per year
3,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,206 miles
  • 2025 – 103,239 miles
  • 2024 – 98,448 miles
  • 2023 – 98,099 miles
  • 2022 – 97,740 miles
  • 2020 – 97,370 miles
  • 2018 – 87,025 miles
  • 2017 – 73,545 miles
  • 2016 – 71,106 miles
  • 2015 – 69,696 miles
  • 2014 – 68,313 miles
  • 2013 – 66,597 miles
  • 2012 – 65,257 miles
  • 2011 – 63,796 miles
  • 2010 – 61,466 miles
  • 2009 – 59,917 miles
  • 2008 – 57,012 miles
  • 2007 – 54,478 miles
  • 2006 – 50,049 miles
  • 2005 – 39,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,206 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Outer sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,206 miles (+5,967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    109,206 miles
    Test number
    982641714004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass103,239 miles (+4,791)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    103,239 miles
    Test number
    473609258114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,448 miles (+349)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    98,448 miles
    Test number
    367005693272
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass98,099 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    98,099 miles
    Test number
    218506207836
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail97,990 miles (+250)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,990 miles
    Test number
    498325797471
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass97,740 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    163749795414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,731 miles (+361)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,731 miles
    Test number
    114678930726
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt All front and rears (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both fronts inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front top balljoint castlenut split pins missing

  8. Pass97,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    273920932050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,370 miles (+10,345)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,370 miles
    Test number
    529848169347
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass87,025 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    87,025 miles
    Test number
    878373940339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail86,866 miles (+13,321)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    809159348137
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass73,545 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,545 miles
    Test number
    875241965371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front of chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front of chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner of rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail73,545 miles (+2,439)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,545 miles
    Test number
    992384097397
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front of chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front of chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner of rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass71,106 miles (+1,410)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,106 miles
    Test number
    520791636533
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s outer sills corroded

  15. Pass69,696 miles (+1,383)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,696 miles
    Test number
    603628683965
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill corroded

  16. Pass68,313 miles (+1,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,313 miles
    Test number
    927819744355
    • NoteN/s and o/s sills corroded

  17. Pass66,597 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    969830653322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,257 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,257 miles
    Test number
    648166952362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,243 miles (+1,447)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    767329442390
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass63,796 miles (+2,330)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,796 miles
    Test number
    145181341369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass61,466 miles (+1,549)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    622331250330
    • NoteOffside rear sill rusty
    • NoteRear pads wearing thin

  22. Pass59,917 miles (+2,905)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,917 miles
    Test number
    370872059393
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres starting to perish in tread but not to cord/Ply

  23. Pass57,012 miles (+2,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    754194158349
    • NoteAdvise all tyres treads cracking.

  24. Pass54,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    210922757313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail54,478 miles (+4,429)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,478 miles
    Test number
    122642457344
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnable to check nearside front wheel bearing

  26. Pass50,049 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    50,049 miles
    Test number
    930024956336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,889 miles (+10,516)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,889 miles
    Test number
    714496046319
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass39,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    391210155317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 MXV

Does C6 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 MXV is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 MXV?
The MOT on C6 MXV is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 MXV done?
C6 MXV was recorded at 109,206 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 3,415 miles a year.
Has C6 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 MXV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on C6 MXV 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 MXV find?
C6 MXV passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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