E8MCT - MAZDA MX-5
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 9 hours ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 28 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
28
Passed Tests
19
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 21 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,740 mi
Expires: 20 October 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Failed - 15 October 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,727 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Failed - 17 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,708 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Nail in tyre
- Advisory Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 28 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 93,155 mi
Expires: 27 February 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,781 mi
Expires: 21 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Failed - 22 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,750 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 27 October 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 91,342 mi
Expires: 26 October 2022
Passed - 26 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 90,664 mi
Expires: 04 September 2021
Passed - 05 September 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 89,790 mi
Expires: 04 September 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passed - 20 August 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 88,529 mi
Expires: 01 September 2019
Passed - 22 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,157 mi
Expires: 01 September 2018
Passed - 02 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,422 mi
Expires: 01 September 2017
Failed - 30 August 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,422 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Passed - 07 August 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 85,304 mi
Expires: 06 August 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Failed - 24 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,137 mi
Passed - 24 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 84,137 mi
Expires: 23 July 2015
Passed - 30 May 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 82,814 mi
Expires: 28 June 2014
Failed - 31 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,768 mi
Passed - 31 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,768 mi
Expires: 28 June 2013
Passed - 29 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,270 mi
Expires: 28 June 2012
Failed - 28 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 80,270 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed - 25 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,188 mi
Expires: 25 June 2011
Failed - 22 June 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,181 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Major Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Major Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Passed - 26 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,669 mi
Expires: 25 June 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Failed - 26 June 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,669 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Advisory Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 12 June 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,489 mi
Expires: 15 June 2009
Passed - 16 June 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,205 mi
Expires: 15 June 2008
Passed - 20 April 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 70,384 mi
Expires: 21 April 2007
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for E8MCT?
The MOT expires on 20 October 2026.
What is the tax status of E8MCT?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 May 2026.
What are the specifications of E8MCT?
This is a 2000 MAZDA MX-5 in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of E8MCT?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.