MAZDA MX-5 A17BUC has 27 MOTs

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This 1991 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 222,213 miles 1 month ago on Monday 16th March 2026 at 16:25.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 2nd April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026.

A17BUC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED2ND APRIL 2027222,213 KM
FAILED16TH MARCH 2026222,213 KM
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED5TH MARCH 20252ND APRIL 2026221,476 KM
PASSED3RD APRIL 20242ND APRIL 2025219,447 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 202310TH MARCH 2024219,116 MI
PASSED3RD MARCH 202210TH MARCH 2023218,695 MI
PASSED11TH MARCH 202110TH MARCH 2022218,109 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Heat Shields Loose
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Wiper Blades Smear The Screen.
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 201928TH NOVEMBER 2020217,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nsf Balljoint Boots Perished
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Heatsheilds Loose
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201828TH NOVEMBER 2019216,832 KM
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nsf Upper And Lower Balljoint Boots Detiriated
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Heatsheilds Loose
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 2018216,831 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nsf Upper And Lower Balljoint Boots Detiriated
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Heatsheilds Loose
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 201728TH NOVEMBER 2018215,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201628TH NOVEMBER 2017214,304 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20157TH OCTOBER 2016212,358 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rust Holes In Chassis Rail
FAILED1ST OCTOBER 2015212,536 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Binding Unable To Test Wheel Bearing (3.7.b.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Rust Holes In Chassis Rail
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20145TH OCTOBER 2015211,594 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion Offside Outer Sill And Front Chassis Rails.
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2014211,562 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Corrosion Offside Outer Sills And Front Chassis Rails.
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20139TH AUGUST 2014208,846 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. USER ENTERED - End Of N/s/r Sill Corroded
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2013208,843 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  7. USER ENTERED - End Of N/s/r Sill Corroded
PASSED16TH JULY 20129TH AUGUST 2013204,608 KM
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20119TH AUGUST 2012202,206 KM
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2011202,206 KM
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201028TH SEPTEMBER 2011202,021 KM
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200928TH SEPTEMBER 2010143,387 MI
PASSED22ND JULY 20084TH AUGUST 2009201,279 KM
PASSED27TH JULY 20074TH AUGUST 2008200,325 MI
FAILED27TH JULY 2007200,325 KM
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content Excessive (7.3.b.1a)
PASSED28TH JULY 20064TH AUGUST 2007185,372 KM
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A17BUC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

A17BUC MOT Comments

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A17BUC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 222,213 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,349 miles

A17BUC FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration A17BUC was manufactured on Tuesday 31st December 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 222,213 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 6,349 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A17BUC has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 18 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026 .

Does A17BUC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 A17BUC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A17BUC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 26th April 2026 A17BUC does have Tax. Read more

When does A17BUC Tax expire?

The current Tax for A17BUC will expire in 4 months on Tuesday 1st September 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A17BUC MOT expire?

The current MOT for A17BUC will expire in 11 months on Friday 2nd April 2027. Read more

When did A17BUC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A17BUC was on Monday 16th March 2026 at 16:25. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A17BUC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for A17BUC we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A17BUC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for A17BUC we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A17BUC?

A17BUC is registered as a 1991 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has A17BUC done?

The odometer reading for A17BUC at the last MOT in March 2026 was 222,213 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,349 miles per year. Read more

How old is A17BUC?

The vehicle A17BUC was manufactured in 1991 so it is currently 34 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st December 1991. Read more

What colour is A17BUC?

The official colour of A17BUC is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does A17BUC have?

A17BUC has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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