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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1995 · 1,839 cc

M223 ACKMOT history

M223 ACK is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,717 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

M223 ACK blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
114,717 km
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,805 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M223 ACK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
17 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M223 ACK was last recorded at 114,717 km on 26 Mar 2026, 1,861 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
112,856 km · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,861 km
Average per year
2,805 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,717 km
  • 2025 – 112,856 km
  • 2024 – 111,312 km
  • 2023 – 109,363 km
  • 2020 – 102,666 km
  • 2019 – 100,775 km
  • 2016 – 86,420 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,717 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,717 km (+1,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    114,717 km
    Test number
    923918228024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass112,856 km (+1,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    112,856 km
    Test number
    540510622643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass111,312 km (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,312 km
    Test number
    998776572747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,363 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,363 km
    Test number
    727797659173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass106,643 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    389681395846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,839 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,839 miles
    Test number
    922210114404
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass102,666 km (+1,891)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,666 km
    Test number
    857557530825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass100,775 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,775 km
    Test number
    576783837952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,775 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,775 km
    Test number
    832529406296
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass96,822 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,822 miles
    Test number
    382679083754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    91,352 miles
    Test number
    657222517005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,420 km
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    86,420 km
    Test number
    368598478752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,229 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,229 miles
    Test number
    485736755084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,940 miles (+51)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,940 miles
    Test number
    277730464013
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn

  15. Fail78,889 miles (+760)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,889 miles
    Test number
    129271254098
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn

  16. Pass78,129 miles (+784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    876896453066
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Fail77,345 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    601885859105
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  18. Pass77,345 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,345 miles
    Test number
    783955659173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,442 miles (+5,614)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    201600558115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch fluid level too low

  20. Pass69,828 miles (+5,534)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    241332407198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,294 miles
    Test number
    270743306488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M223 ACK

Does M223 ACK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M223 ACK is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M223 ACK?
The MOT on M223 ACK is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M223 ACK done?
M223 ACK was recorded at 114,717 km at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 2,805 km a year.
Has M223 ACK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M223 ACK has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on M223 ACK 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 M223 ACK find?
M223 ACK passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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