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Mazda MX-5

White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

C8 RDCMOT history

C8 RDC is a white petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

C8 RDC 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
99,006 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,639 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RDC was last recorded at 99,006 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,991 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,639 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,006 miles
  • 2024 – 93,497 miles
  • 2023 – 90,346 miles
  • 2022 – 87,836 miles
  • 2021 – 85,251 miles
  • 2020 – 82,626 miles
  • 2019 – 80,299 miles
  • 2018 – 76,624 miles
  • 2017 – 74,605 miles
  • 2016 – 72,736 miles
  • 2015 – 70,559 miles
  • 2014 – 68,243 miles
  • 2013 – 67,111 miles
  • 2012 – 64,945 miles
  • 2011 – 63,187 miles
  • 2010 – 61,762 miles
  • 2009 – 60,119 miles
  • 2008 – 57,946 miles
  • 2007 – 53,786 miles
  • 2006 – 49,424 miles
  • 2005 – 45,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,006 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    99,006 miles
    Test number
    829577189121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail98,991 miles (+5,494)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,991 miles
    Test number
    827424229136
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass93,497 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,497 miles
    Test number
    348152366075
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail93,481 miles (+3,135)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,481 miles
    Test number
    945999479182
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass90,346 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,346 miles
    Test number
    852863777315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,330 miles (+2,494)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,330 miles
    Test number
    524312011766
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass87,836 miles (+2,585)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    341557146194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass85,251 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,251 miles
    Test number
    894793450715
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail85,219 miles (+2,593)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,219 miles
    Test number
    418326010245
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass82,626 miles (+2,327)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,626 miles
    Test number
    223348813110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion not protected by grease etc (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass80,299 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    80,299 miles
    Test number
    629092933607
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail80,298 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,298 miles
    Test number
    452019513824
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Fail80,298 miles (+804)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,298 miles
    Test number
    354248222369
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass79,494 miles (+2,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    748831149502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass76,624 miles (+2,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,624 miles
    Test number
    806855086743
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass74,605 miles (+1,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,605 miles
    Test number
    769066596141
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,736 miles (+2,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,736 miles
    Test number
    990235364869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,559 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,559 miles
    Test number
    923001988523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,243 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,243 miles
    Test number
    649047694209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,111 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,111 miles
    Test number
    599148793201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,945 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,945 miles
    Test number
    628639992273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,187 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    229679791273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail63,177 miles (+1,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,177 miles
    Test number
    239358391270
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass61,762 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    61,762 miles
    Test number
    570812900327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,119 miles (+2,173)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    842896699201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass57,946 miles (+4,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,946 miles
    Test number
    364595298261
    • NoteCentre of offside outer sill corroded

  27. Pass53,786 miles (+4,362)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,786 miles
    Test number
    713537397263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,424 miles (+3,492)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    49,424 miles
    Test number
    642957296244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass45,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    45,932 miles
    Test number
    142738295207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 RDC

Does C8 RDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RDC is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 RDC?
The MOT on C8 RDC is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RDC done?
C8 RDC was recorded at 99,006 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,639 miles a year.
Has C8 RDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RDC has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 RDC 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 RDC find?
C8 RDC passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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