
Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 1,597 cc
H153 SFSMOT history
H153 SFS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 9 of 18 MOT tests, with 182,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 182,923 mi
- At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 18
- 9 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H153 SFS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 7 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
H153 SFS was last recorded at 182,923 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 2,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2017.
- Previous MOT
- 180,349 miles · 25 Jul 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 2,574 miles
- Average per year
- 2,493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 182,923 miles
- 2017 – 180,349 miles
- 2016 – 174,292 miles
- 2014 – 172,926 miles
- 2013 – 167,558 miles
- 2011 – 162,404 miles
- 2010 – 161,039 miles
- 2007 – 154,669 miles
- 2006 – 142,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
18 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,923 miles (+2,574)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 182,923 miles
- Test number
- 425350822867
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,349 miles (+119)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 180,349 miles
- Test number
- 664316148571
- AdvisoryFront Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll front and rear suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBoth chassis legs dented and corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front and rear inner wheel archs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryFloor pan corroded in many places
- AdvisoryVehicle has been substansily welded in many parts of the vehicle,to a minimum standard for an mot,filler and silicone are present in many areas of the welding
Fail180,230 miles3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,230 miles
- Test number
- 727380051421
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and on floor pan (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryAll front suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryBoth sills corroded inner and outer
- AdvisoryChassis legs crushed and corroded in places
- AdvisoryO/s/r outer wing panel has been filled
Fail179,176 km22 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,176 km
- Test number
- 779099689541
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm outer bush at hub (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Valve stem seriously damaged badly split (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bold on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear number plate only secured with 1 screw
- AdvisoryRadiator loose
Pass174,292 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2017
- Odometer
- 174,292 miles
- Test number
- 499874071179
- AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Fail174,287 miles (+1,361)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,287 miles
- Test number
- 847243268914
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass172,926 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 172,926 miles
- Test number
- 889518264276
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail172,918 miles (+5,360)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,918 miles
- Test number
- 445178064210
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass167,558 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 167,558 miles
- Test number
- 575889043199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,544 miles (+5,140)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,544 miles
- Test number
- 248582543458
- FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass162,404 miles (+1,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 162,404 miles
- Test number
- 777774471250
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass161,039 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 161,039 miles
- Test number
- 420380500321
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail161,023 km4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,023 km
- Test number
- 660801590290
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass154,669 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 154,669 miles
- Test number
- 190492267275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,562 miles1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,562 miles
- Test number
- 353895257294
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteBrake pedal anti slip provision worn
Fail153,694 km1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,694 km
- Test number
- 370881727283
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass142,611 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 142,611 miles
- Test number
- 722527176119
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing
Fail142,611 miles5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,611 miles
- Test number
- 881575866109
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBattery insecure
- NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing
Questions about H153 SFS
- Does H153 SFS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on H153 SFS expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on H153 SFS?
- The MOT on H153 SFS expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has H153 SFS done?
- H153 SFS was recorded at 182,923 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
- Has H153 SFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H153 SFS has failed 9 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2017.
- Has the mileage on H153 SFS ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on H153 SFS find?
- H153 SFS passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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