MAZDA MX-5 C8TSM has 27 MOTs

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This 2001 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 63,526 miles 6 months ago on Friday 24th October 2025 at 13:57.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Sunday 15th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

C8TSM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202663,526 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge Replace Asap (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 202563,525 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge Replace Asap (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202415TH NOVEMBER 202558,873 MI
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 202315TH NOVEMBER 202457,426 MI
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 202215TH NOVEMBER 202351,085 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202115TH NOVEMBER 202250,828 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material To Front (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 202015TH NOVEMBER 202150,564 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201915TH NOVEMBER 202050,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 201950,285 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 201815TH NOVEMBER 201949,873 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201715TH NOVEMBER 201849,620 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Sill Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Sill Corroded
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 201615TH NOVEMBER 201749,131 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 201515TH NOVEMBER 201648,579 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201415TH NOVEMBER 201548,111 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Tyres Cracking
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 201448,107 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Tyres Cracking
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 201315TH NOVEMBER 201447,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
FAILED12TH NOVEMBER 201347,224 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 201215TH NOVEMBER 201345,877 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Lower Rear Wheel Arches/end Of Sill Have Some Corrosion But Not Affecting The Structure Of The Vehicle
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 201115TH NOVEMBER 201244,714 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Offside Sill Corroded
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 201015TH NOVEMBER 201143,036 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 200915TH NOVEMBER 201041,697 MI
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 200815TH NOVEMBER 200939,283 MI
FAILED25TH JULY 200839,264 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED25TH JULY 200824TH JULY 200939,264 MI
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 200737,183 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Corroded
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear Brake Pipe Corroded
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 200715TH NOVEMBER 200837,183 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Corroded
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear Brake Pipe Corroded
PASSED27TH APRIL 200628TH APRIL 200730,701 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C8TSM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

C8TSM MOT Comments

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C8TSM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 63,526 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,647 miles

C8TSM FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration C8TSM was manufactured on Monday 30th April 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 63,526 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 2,647 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 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C8TSM has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 14 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 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 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does C8TSM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 C8TSM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C8TSM Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 30th April 2026 C8TSM does have Tax. Read more

When does C8TSM Tax expire?

The current Tax for C8TSM will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 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 C8TSM MOT expire?

The current MOT for C8TSM will expire in 7 months on Sunday 15th November 2026. Read more

When did C8TSM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C8TSM was on Friday 24th October 2025 at 13:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C8TSM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for C8TSM we can see 21 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 C8TSM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for C8TSM we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C8TSM?

C8TSM is registered as a 2001 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has C8TSM done?

The odometer reading for C8TSM at the last MOT in October 2025 was 63,526 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 2,647 miles per year. Read more

How old is C8TSM?

The vehicle C8TSM was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th April 2001. Read more

What colour is C8TSM?

The official colour of C8TSM is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does C8TSM have?

C8TSM has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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