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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,998 cc

C8 RNNMOT history

C8 RNN is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 110,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

C8 RNN silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,942 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 RNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 RNN was last recorded at 110,942 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 987 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,955 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
987 miles
Average per year
8,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,942 miles
  • 2025 – 109,955 miles
  • 2024 – 107,749 miles
  • 2023 – 97,151 miles
  • 2022 – 85,694 miles
  • 2021 – 76,470 miles
  • 2020 – 71,321 miles
  • 2019 – 61,502 miles
  • 2018 – 49,797 miles
  • 2017 – 39,537 miles
  • 2016 – 27,014 miles
  • 2015 – 14,291 miles
  • 2014 – 12,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,942 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,942 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,942 miles
    Test number
    895136607087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,955 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    109,955 miles
    Test number
    598676017744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,749 miles (+10,598)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,749 miles
    Test number
    195322739902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass97,151 miles (+11,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    309768800542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass85,694 miles (+9,224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    880803987065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass76,470 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    76,470 miles
    Test number
    492495773279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    585787369569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,321 miles (+9,819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,321 miles
    Test number
    221097452266
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass61,502 miles (+11,705)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    715330585403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,797 miles (+10,260)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    798896820685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,537 miles (+12,523)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    39,537 miles
    Test number
    437652673809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,014 miles (+12,723)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    27,014 miles
    Test number
    247623430173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,291 miles (+2,017)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,291 miles
    Test number
    188546175076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail12,274 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,274 miles
    Test number
    217616664216
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass12,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    12,274 miles
    Test number
    839236464249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about C8 RNN

Does C8 RNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 RNN is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 RNN?
The MOT on C8 RNN is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 RNN done?
C8 RNN was recorded at 110,942 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,277 miles a year.
Has C8 RNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 RNN has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 RNN 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 RNN find?
C8 RNN passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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