MAZDA MX-5 C17MNK has 20 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1997 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 80,225 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 28th August 2025 at 10:36.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Thursday 27th August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

C17MNK MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH AUGUST 202680,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - All Suspension Arms Corroded And Undersealed
  6. ADVISORY - Both Subframes Corroded And Undersealed
  7. ADVISORY - Whole Under Side Heavly Undersealed
FAILED21ST AUGUST 202580,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Outer Brake Pad(s) Incorrectly Mounted Pad Detatched From Backing (1.1.13 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  7. ADVISORY - All Suspension Arms Corroded And Undersealed
  8. ADVISORY - Both Subframes Corroded And Undersealed
  9. ADVISORY - Whole Under Side Heavly Undersealed
  10. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 202425TH AUGUST 202579,358 MI
FAILED23RD AUGUST 202479,358 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
PASSED26TH AUGUST 202325TH AUGUST 202478,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Components Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Inner Sills Rear Both Sides Corroded
FAILED17TH AUGUST 202378,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Components Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Inner Sills Rear Both Sides Corroded
PASSED19TH AUGUST 202218TH AUGUST 202376,781 MI
FAILED19TH AUGUST 202276,781 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201717TH AUGUST 201876,625 MI
FAILED18TH AUGUST 201776,625 MI
 
  1. PRS - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking From A Joint (2.3.3b)
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201512TH OCTOBER 201675,803 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20147TH OCTOBER 201574,758 MI
PASSED2ND JUNE 20121ST JUNE 201373,739 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED28TH MARCH 201127TH MARCH 201271,494 MI
PASSED8TH MARCH 20107TH MARCH 201169,198 MI
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 200822ND DECEMBER 200963,186 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20074TH DECEMBER 200858,244 MI
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 200758,244 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 200620TH NOVEMBER 200754,179 MI
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 200654,032 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C17MNK Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

C17MNK MOT Comments

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C17MNK Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 80,225 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,865 miles

C17MNK FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration C17MNK was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 80,225 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 2,865 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 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 C17MNK has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 29 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 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 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does C17MNK have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 C17MNK does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C17MNK Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 C17MNK does have Tax. Read more

When does C17MNK Tax expire?

The current Tax for C17MNK will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. 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 C17MNK MOT expire?

The current MOT for C17MNK will expire in 3 months on Thursday 27th August 2026. Read more

When did C17MNK have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C17MNK was on Thursday 28th August 2025 at 10:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C17MNK Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for C17MNK we can see 13 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 C17MNK Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for C17MNK we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C17MNK?

C17MNK is registered as a 1997 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has C17MNK done?

The odometer reading for C17MNK at the last MOT in August 2025 was 80,225 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 2,865 miles per year. Read more

How old is C17MNK?

The vehicle C17MNK was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 4th June 1997. Read more

What colour is C17MNK?

The official colour of C17MNK is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does C17MNK have?

C17MNK has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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