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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.

H153 SFS blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass182,923 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  1. Pass182,923 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,923 miles
    Test number
    425350822867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. Pass167,558 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    167,558 miles
    Test number
    575889043199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass154,669 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    154,669 miles
    Test number
    190492267275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. Pass142,611 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    142,611 miles
    Test number
    722527176119
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing
  18. 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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