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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1992 · 1,597 cc

SPC 16MOT history

SPC 16 is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Oct 1992. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 82,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

SPC 16 black 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 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
82,817 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SPC 16
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
1 Oct 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SPC 16 was last recorded at 82,817 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,455 miles · 11 Jun 2011
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,817 miles
  • 2011 – 82,455 miles
  • 2009 – 82,217 miles
  • 2008 – 82,097 miles
  • 2007 – 81,908 miles
  • 2006 – 78,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,817 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,817 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    82,817 miles
    Test number
    884325109446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,455 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,455 miles
    Test number
    426572861171
    • 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)

  3. Fail82,449 miles (+232)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,449 miles
    Test number
    507371051108
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  4. Pass82,217 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,217 miles
    Test number
    203120779119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,097 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    731298468183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,088 miles (+180)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    602195858112
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  7. Pass81,908 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,908 miles
    Test number
    160610917113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail81,904 miles (+2,923)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,904 miles
    Test number
    902028007158
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass78,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    293348466010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail78,981 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,981 miles
    Test number
    482578366003
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about SPC 16

What vehicle is registration SPC 16 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SPC 16 on a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Oct 1992. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SPC 16 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SPC 16 is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SPC 16?
The MOT on SPC 16 is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SPC 16 done?
SPC 16 was recorded at 82,817 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 193 miles a year.
Has SPC 16 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SPC 16 has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2011.
Has the mileage on SPC 16 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 SPC 16 find?
SPC 16 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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