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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1994 · 1,840 cc

C8 WDBMOT history

C8 WDB is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 199,203 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2026.

C8 WDB 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
199,203 km
At MOT on 5 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,485 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 WDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 WDB was last recorded at 199,203 km on 5 Apr 2026, 12,519 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
186,684 km · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
12,519 km
Average per year
4,485 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,203 km
  • 2025 – 186,684 km
  • 2024 – 181,194 km
  • 2023 – 176,498 km
  • 2022 – 176,011 km
  • 2021 – 172,623 km
  • 2019 – 172,088 km
  • 2018 – 171,440 km
  • 2017 – 169,734 km
  • 2016 – 167,995 km
  • 2014 – 162,796 km
  • 2010 – 130,235 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,203 km
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Corrosion to under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,203 km (+12,519)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    199,203 km
    Test number
    907452346134
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  2. Pass186,684 km (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    186,684 km
    Test number
    264791735916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,194 km (+4,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,194 km
    Test number
    672028232943
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass176,498 km (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    176,498 km
    Test number
    394138502586
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner/outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass176,011 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,011 km
    Test number
    886014690475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear chassis and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail176,011 km (+3,388)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,011 km
    Test number
    254373104469
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various places (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive To rear inner/outer sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And rear chassis and inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass172,623 km (+535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,623 km
    Test number
    719002057436
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass172,088 km (+648)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,088 km
    Test number
    995647729444
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass171,440 km (+1,706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    171,440 km
    Test number
    297995152496
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass169,734 km (+1,739)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    169,734 km
    Test number
    298316391057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass167,995 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    167,995 km
    Test number
    386393277396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass166,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    166,500 miles
    Test number
    628543380432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,796 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    162,796 km
    Test number
    625938094266
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass158,396 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    158,396 miles
    Test number
    766098913311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,827 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,827 miles
    Test number
    348848692406
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass149,827 miles (+8,421)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    149,827 miles
    Test number
    445588992208
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass141,406 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    141,406 miles
    Test number
    118434711329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFog light faded
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  18. Fail141,406 miles2 failures2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,406 miles
    Test number
    525004511397
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFog light faded
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  19. Pass130,235 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,235 km
    Test number
    394623020342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass126,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,617 miles
    Test number
    220901410416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail126,617 miles (+5,485)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,617 miles
    Test number
    951384000121
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass121,132 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    121,132 miles
    Test number
    330647099081
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn slightly low
    • NoteRear discs are corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all coil springs

  23. Fail121,132 miles (+7,505)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,132 miles
    Test number
    723027799093
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront brake pads are worn slightly low
    • NoteRear discs are corroded
    • NoteSlight corrosion to all coil springs

  24. Pass113,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    113,627 miles
    Test number
    941678037304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail113,627 miles (+5,752)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,627 miles
    Test number
    361988237351
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass107,875 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    107,875 miles
    Test number
    443286736483
    • NoteBrake pads getting low on rear
    • NoteHorn starting to grate

  27. Fail107,875 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,875 miles
    Test number
    632386036300
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBrake pads getting low on rear
    • NoteHorn starting to grate

Questions about C8 WDB

Does C8 WDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 WDB is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 WDB?
The MOT on C8 WDB is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 WDB done?
C8 WDB was recorded at 199,203 km at its MOT on 5 Apr 2026, an average of 4,485 km a year.
Has C8 WDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 WDB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on C8 WDB 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 WDB find?
C8 WDB passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; underbody corroded.

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