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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

C8 MNKMOT history

C8 MNK is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 80,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

C8 MNK blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2027
Mileage
80,206 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 MNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 MNK was last recorded at 80,206 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,252 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,954 miles
Average per year
3,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,206 miles
  • 2025 – 78,252 miles
  • 2024 – 75,656 miles
  • 2023 – 72,446 miles
  • 2022 – 68,776 miles
  • 2021 – 63,730 miles
  • 2020 – 58,959 miles
  • 2019 – 54,881 miles
  • 2018 – 49,915 miles
  • 2017 – 43,897 miles
  • 2016 – 38,343 miles
  • 2015 – 33,595 miles
  • 2014 – 29,968 miles
  • 2013 – 27,816 miles
  • 2012 – 24,620 miles
  • 2011 – 22,212 miles
  • 2010 – 20,877 miles
  • 2009 – 19,030 miles
  • 2008 – 17,458 miles
  • 2007 – 15,534 miles
  • 2006 – 13,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,206 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    174654451551
    • 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))
  2. Fail80,206 miles (+1,954)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,206 miles
    Test number
    145743681410
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Pass78,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    998294220997
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail78,252 miles (+2,596)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,252 miles
    Test number
    810700101521
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass75,656 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    75,656 miles
    Test number
    658502524878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass72,446 miles (+3,670)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,446 miles
    Test number
    982433822256
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass68,776 miles (+5,046)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,776 miles
    Test number
    261664988190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    266802408129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,730 miles (+4,771)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    710340412125
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass58,959 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    58,959 miles
    Test number
    672719709118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,881 miles (+4,966)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    960264658556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,915 miles (+6,018)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    49,915 miles
    Test number
    958614919240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    43,897 miles
    Test number
    357485217998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,897 miles (+5,554)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,897 miles
    Test number
    796367632898
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  15. Pass38,343 miles (+4,748)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    898940139050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,595 miles (+3,627)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    33,595 miles
    Test number
    813807327980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,968 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,968 miles
    Test number
    299102014378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,816 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,816 miles
    Test number
    568706303301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,620 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,620 miles
    Test number
    365662692421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,212 miles (+1,335)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,212 miles
    Test number
    608385561208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,877 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    20,877 miles
    Test number
    324303860465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,030 miles (+1,572)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    19,030 miles
    Test number
    993642759219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,458 miles (+1,924)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,458 miles
    Test number
    461822168224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,534 miles (+1,751)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    15,534 miles
    Test number
    270442967238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    13,783 miles
    Test number
    684703666228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 MNK

Does C8 MNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 MNK is valid until 7 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 MNK?
The MOT on C8 MNK is valid until 7 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 MNK done?
C8 MNK was recorded at 80,206 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,311 miles a year.
Has C8 MNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 MNK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C8 MNK 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 MNK find?
C8 MNK passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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