Mazda MX-5
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc
C8 AMHMOT history
C8 AMH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,920 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 138,920 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,704 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C8 AMH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
C8 AMH was last recorded at 138,920 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,916 miles · 29 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,704 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,920 miles
- 2025 – 135,774 miles
- 2024 – 133,482 miles
- 2022 – 133,180 miles
- 2021 – 130,624 miles
- 2020 – 128,202 miles
- 2019 – 125,453 miles
- 2018 – 120,274 miles
- 2017 – 117,102 miles
- 2016 – 114,137 miles
- 2015 – 100,860 miles
- 2014 – 90,787 miles
- 2013 – 77,840 miles
- 2012 – 67,592 miles
- 2011 – 66,200 miles
- 2010 – 63,806 miles
- 2009 – 61,049 miles
- 2008 – 56,861 miles
- 2007 – 50,070 miles
- 2006 – 43,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,920 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,920 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 138,920 miles
- Test number
- 734098674956
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail138,916 miles (+3,142)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,916 miles
- Test number
- 253426916105
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced anti roll bar mount point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass135,774 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 135,774 miles
- Test number
- 364713338411
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail135,774 miles (+2,292)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,774 miles
- Test number
- 623122331467
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,482 miles (+302)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 133,482 miles
- Test number
- 554099759722
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All 4. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension and surrounding areas corroded front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,180 miles (+2,556)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 133,180 miles
- Test number
- 338887061325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,624 miles (+837)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 130,624 miles
- Test number
- 191209879396
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail129,787 miles (+1,585)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,787 miles
- Test number
- 433473245528
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass128,202 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 128,202 miles
- Test number
- 917286775530
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail128,202 miles (+2,749)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,202 miles
- Test number
- 905044409131
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,453 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 125,453 miles
- Test number
- 783006643074
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pipes showing minor corrosion
- AdvisoryGeneral minor corrosion underside
Fail125,453 miles (+5,179)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,453 miles
- Test number
- 501529090311
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear rear brake pipes showing minor corrosion
- AdvisoryGeneral minor corrosion underside
Pass120,274 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 120,274 miles
- Test number
- 634878517753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail120,274 miles (+3,172)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,274 miles
- Test number
- 968645226927
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass117,102 miles (+2,965)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 117,102 miles
- Test number
- 523430840058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 114,137 miles
- Test number
- 791770157071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,137 miles (+13,277)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,137 miles
- Test number
- 928142406462
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass100,860 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 100,860 miles
- Test number
- 126465165149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,856 miles (+10,069)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,856 miles
- Test number
- 539362055156
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail90,787 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,787 miles
- Test number
- 636239444155
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass90,787 miles (+12,947)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 90,787 miles
- Test number
- 875199744107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,840 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 77,840 miles
- Test number
- 659605433155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,840 miles (+10,248)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,840 miles
- Test number
- 135565733149
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass67,592 miles (+1,392)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 67,592 miles
- Test number
- 816021952112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,200 miles (+2,394)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 66,200 miles
- Test number
- 445372251177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,806 miles (+2,757)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2011
- Odometer
- 63,806 miles
- Test number
- 354184420180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,049 miles (+4,188)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 61,049 miles
- Test number
- 321602619132
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass56,861 miles (+6,791)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2009
- Odometer
- 56,861 miles
- Test number
- 814890038155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,070 miles (+6,870)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 50,070 miles
- Test number
- 340972527146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,200 miles (+257)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 43,200 miles
- Test number
- 923078626173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,943 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 42,943 miles
- Test number
- 422351256024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Questions about C8 AMH
- Does C8 AMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 AMH is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on C8 AMH?
- The MOT on C8 AMH is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has C8 AMH done?
- C8 AMH was recorded at 138,920 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,704 miles a year.
- Has C8 AMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C8 AMH has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on C8 AMH 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 C8 AMH find?
- C8 AMH passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
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