V18PAM - MAZDA MX-5
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 15 days ago
The Mazda MX-5, also known as the Mazda Miata in some markets, is a renowned two-seater sports car celebrated for its agile handling and timeless design. Since its debut in 1989, Mazda has continuously refined this model, which is produced at the company's Hiroshima plant, reflecting Japanese engineering excellence. The MX-5 is distinguished by its lightweight construction, rear-wheel drive layout, and convertible roof, making it a favourite among driving enthusiasts. Its core features include a responsive petrol engine, precise steering, and a balanced chassis, all contributing to an engaging driving experience. Over the years, the MX-5 has become an icon in the sports car segment, admired for its simplicity, reliability, and pure driving pleasure.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 25 MOT tests
This is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 with registration V18PAM, registered in October 1999. It has a gold exterior and is powered by a 1839cc petrol engine. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT until August 2025, with the latest test conducted on 7 August 2024. The recorded mileage is 28,434 miles. The MOT advisories include worn but not seriously weakened rear brake discs on both sides and some underbody corrosion. No CO2 emissions data is available.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
25
Passed Tests
18
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 07 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,434 mi
Expires: 06 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory under body corrosion
Failed - 31 July 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,431 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory under body corrosion
Passed - 08 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,967 mi
Expires: 07 June 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 06 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,964 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Failed - 05 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,962 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Passed - 11 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,844 mi
Expires: 23 January 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Under body corroded
Passed - 24 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 27,602 mi
Expires: 23 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 02 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,989 mi
Expires: 21 January 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Handbrake travel
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Lower Body corroded
Failed - 02 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 25,989 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Handbrake travel
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Lower Body corroded
Passed - 22 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,538 mi
Expires: 21 January 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 18 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,538 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 11 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,076 mi
Expires: 21 January 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
- Advisory lots of surface rust under cehicle
Failed - 20 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,669 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear brake discs corroded
- Advisory both rear tyres are splitting but no cords showing
Passed - 20 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 23,669 mi
Expires: 21 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear brake discs corroded
- Advisory both rear tyres are splitting but no cords showing
Passed - 22 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,897 mi
Expires: 21 January 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Advisory Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passed - 05 December 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 21,662 mi
Expires: 06 December 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Advisory Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 03 December 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 20,565 mi
Expires: 06 December 2013
Passed - 07 December 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 19,105 mi
Expires: 06 December 2012
Passed - 29 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,989 mi
Expires: 28 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Passed - 09 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,222 mi
Expires: 11 November 2010
Passed - 12 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,618 mi
Expires: 11 November 2009
Passed - 05 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,218 mi
Expires: 04 November 2008
Failed - 05 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,218 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 02 November 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,248 mi
Expires: 01 November 2007
Passed - 03 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 11,688 mi
Expires: 02 October 2006
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for V18PAM?
The MOT expires on 06 August 2025.
What is the tax status of V18PAM?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2025.
What are the specifications of V18PAM?
This is a 1999 MAZDA MX-5 in Gold. It runs on Petrol with a 1839cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of V18PAM?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.