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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,798 cc

T18 ACJMOT history

T18 ACJ is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,837 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 ACJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 ACJ was last recorded at 112,837 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,803 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
4,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,837 miles
  • 2025 – 109,344 miles
  • 2024 – 105,064 miles
  • 2023 – 95,950 miles
  • 2021 – 91,526 miles
  • 2020 – 87,360 miles
  • 2019 – 84,659 miles
  • 2018 – 83,387 miles
  • 2017 – 81,550 miles
  • 2016 – 71,298 miles
  • 2015 – 66,215 miles
  • 2014 – 59,987 miles
  • 2013 – 53,867 miles
  • 2012 – 52,892 miles
  • 2011 – 49,781 miles
  • 2010 – 45,870 miles
  • 2009 – 39,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,837 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside SILL COVERS FITTEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,837 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,837 miles
    Test number
    434545366879
    • AdvisoryOffside SILL COVERS FITTED

  2. Fail112,803 miles (+3,459)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    388591786245
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TO CENTRAL (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside SILL COVERS FITTED

  3. Pass109,344 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,344 miles
    Test number
    568222807440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,064 miles (+9,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,064 miles
    Test number
    330410049459
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass95,950 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    618020887686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,931 miles (+4,405)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,931 miles
    Test number
    993546606370
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,526 miles (+4,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    774757200317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass87,360 miles (+2,701)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,360 miles
    Test number
    973651901278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,659 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,659 miles
    Test number
    376262666620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,387 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    83,387 miles
    Test number
    788237842199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,550 miles (+245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    232282669749
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs/inner surface corroded

  12. Fail81,305 miles (+10,007)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,305 miles
    Test number
    377625823386
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass71,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    315785589122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,298 miles (+5,083)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,298 miles
    Test number
    148733102713
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking flexi joint to caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass66,215 miles (+6,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    66,215 miles
    Test number
    647342915188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,987 miles (+6,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,987 miles
    Test number
    429132414161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,867 miles (+975)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,867 miles
    Test number
    398910223144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,892 miles (+3,111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,892 miles
    Test number
    978072542101
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOffside front brake binding but not considered to be significantly binding during roller brake test

  19. Pass49,781 miles (+3,911)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,781 miles
    Test number
    538495061153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,870 miles (+6,142)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,870 miles
    Test number
    112062530048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,728 miles (+723)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,728 miles
    Test number
    683031639083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,005 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,005 miles
    Test number
    132943319054
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T18 ACJ

Does T18 ACJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 ACJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 ACJ?
The MOT on T18 ACJ is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 ACJ done?
T18 ACJ was recorded at 112,837 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,293 miles a year.
Has T18 ACJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 ACJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 ACJ 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 T18 ACJ find?
T18 ACJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside sill covers fitted.

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