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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,998 cc

X18 GRCMOT history

X18 GRC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 28,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

X18 GRC red 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
28,286 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 GRC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
1 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 GRC was last recorded at 28,286 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,651 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
635 miles
Average per year
1,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,286 miles
  • 2025 – 27,651 miles
  • 2024 – 26,812 miles
  • 2023 – 24,094 miles
  • 2022 – 23,226 miles
  • 2021 – 22,282 miles
  • 2020 – 20,887 miles
  • 2019 – 19,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 30 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,286 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    28,286 miles
    Test number
    492282460803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass27,651 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    27,651 miles
    Test number
    659388298086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail27,624 miles (+812)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,624 miles
    Test number
    851137439115
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass26,812 miles (+2,718)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    26,812 miles
    Test number
    103497440569
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass24,094 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    24,094 miles
    Test number
    622976139601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass23,226 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    23,226 miles
    Test number
    630103110115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass22,282 miles (+1,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    22,282 miles
    Test number
    241685620660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass20,887 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,887 miles
    Test number
    467377877314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass19,886 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    19,886 miles
    Test number
    210077386725
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about X18 GRC

Does X18 GRC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 GRC is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 GRC?
The MOT on X18 GRC is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 GRC done?
X18 GRC was recorded at 28,286 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 1,180 miles a year.
Has X18 GRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 GRC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X18 GRC 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 X18 GRC find?
X18 GRC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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