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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

W18 MXVMOT history

W18 MXV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

W18 MXV blue 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,586 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 MXV was last recorded at 81,586 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2010: 44,386 miles, lower than 44,669 miles on 23 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,586 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,586 miles
  • 2025 – 81,586 miles
  • 2024 – 81,119 miles
  • 2023 – 80,367 miles
  • 2022 – 79,330 miles
  • 2021 – 77,020 miles
  • 2019 – 75,358 miles
  • 2018 – 70,863 miles
  • 2017 – 68,057 miles
  • 2016 – 60,988 miles
  • 2015 – 55,435 miles
  • 2014 – 48,952 miles
  • 2011 – 46,436 miles
  • 2010 – 44,386 miles
  • 2009 – 44,669 miles
  • 2006 – 36,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,586 miles
  • AdvisoryO/s/r outersill corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • O/s/r Outersill slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,586 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    168737776749
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outersill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass81,586 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    666687340530
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Outersill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Fail81,585 miles (+466)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,585 miles
    Test number
    558588724312
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Outersill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass81,119 miles (+752)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,119 miles
    Test number
    233936234610
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted Both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear of Outersills slight corrosion

  5. Pass80,367 miles (+1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,367 miles
    Test number
    309349957069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Outersill corroded

  6. Pass79,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    143363338417
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Outersill slightly corroded

  7. Fail79,330 miles (+2,310)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,330 miles
    Test number
    773268908419
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r Outersill slightly corroded

  8. Pass77,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,020 miles
    Test number
    875813080743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,020 miles (+1,662)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,020 miles
    Test number
    532817025081
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass75,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    627808707669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,358 miles (+4,495)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,358 miles
    Test number
    348573942904
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  12. Pass70,863 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,863 miles
    Test number
    263022280513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,855 miles (+2,798)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,855 miles
    Test number
    979976479018
    • MajorEmissions not tested Vehicle broke down during test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass68,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    624026731560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,057 miles (+7,069)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,057 miles
    Test number
    286224389763
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass60,988 miles (+5,553)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,988 miles
    Test number
    648575147977
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,435 miles (+6,483)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    176511895030
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s wiper worn

  18. Pass48,952 miles (+2,516)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,952 miles
    Test number
    318005284025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,436 miles (+2,050)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,436 miles
    Test number
    569681901113
    • NoteRear brake disc,s corroded

  20. Pass44,386 miles (-283)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,386 miles
    Test number
    203617200090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,669 miles (+8,293)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    420877759496
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteHandbrake travel high

  22. Pass36,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    874726736103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 MXV

Does W18 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 MXV is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 MXV?
The MOT on W18 MXV is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 MXV done?
W18 MXV was recorded at 81,586 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 2,236 miles a year.
Has W18 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 MXV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 MXV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on W18 MXV find?
W18 MXV passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: o/s/r outersill corroded; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; rear road wheel slightly distorted both.

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