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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,999 cc

C8 KENMOT history

C8 KEN is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 16,557 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

C8 KEN silver 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 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
16,557 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 KEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 KEN was last recorded at 16,557 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,388 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,169 miles
Average per year
947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 16,557 miles
  • 2025 – 15,388 miles
  • 2024 – 14,504 miles
  • 2023 – 13,865 miles
  • 2022 – 12,833 miles
  • 2021 – 11,659 miles
  • 2020 – 10,679 miles
  • 2019 – 9,485 miles
  • 2018 – 8,806 miles
  • 2017 – 8,313 miles
  • 2015 – 7,206 miles
  • 2014 – 5,178 miles
  • 2013 – 4,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass16,557 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Covers fitted obstructing view

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Corrosion setting in underneath

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 5 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass16,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    16,557 miles
    Test number
    704012265371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail16,557 miles (+1,169)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,557 miles
    Test number
    404987709875
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass15,388 miles (+884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    15,388 miles
    Test number
    757559709358
    • AdvisoryCorrosion setting in underneath
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  4. Pass14,504 miles (+639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    14,504 miles
    Test number
    378600890229
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  5. Pass13,865 miles (+1,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    13,865 miles
    Test number
    913805848796
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion setting in underneath
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  6. Pass12,833 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    12,833 miles
    Test number
    173392981508
    • AdvisoryCorrosion setting in underneath
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  7. Fail12,833 miles (+1,174)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,833 miles
    Test number
    482889350838
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion setting in underneath
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obstructing view

  8. Pass11,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    11,659 miles
    Test number
    411363344416
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail11,659 miles (+980)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,659 miles
    Test number
    176606896746
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass10,679 miles (+1,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    10,679 miles
    Test number
    665429189060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Has Cut to Sidewall/Cracking/Perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre Cracking/Perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Cracking/Perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Cracking/Perishing

  11. Pass9,485 miles (+679)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    9,485 miles
    Test number
    136397060669
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obsurring some testable items

  12. Pass8,806 miles (+493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    8,806 miles
    Test number
    884846124643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with side skirts and engine under tray obscuring the view of some components

  13. Pass8,313 miles (+1,107)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    8,313 miles
    Test number
    682899803582
    • AdvisoryALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN PITTED AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySILL AND FLOOR COVERS

  14. Pass7,206 miles (+363)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    7,206 miles
    Test number
    837436395118
    • NoteALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

  15. Pass6,843 miles (+1,665)8 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    6,843 miles
    Test number
    958362915079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN
    • NoteALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS HIGHEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP AIM IS AT ITS LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL..WILL REQUIRE AJUSTEMENT
    • NoteVEHICLE TESTED IN WET AND COLD CONDITIONS

  16. Pass5,178 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    5,178 miles
    Test number
    329769134109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass4,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    4,890 miles
    Test number
    859999533352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 KEN

Does C8 KEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 KEN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 KEN?
The MOT on C8 KEN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 KEN done?
C8 KEN was recorded at 16,557 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 947 miles a year.
Has C8 KEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 KEN has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 KEN 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 KEN find?
C8 KEN passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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