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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S101 ADUMOT history

S101 ADU is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 105,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

S101 ADU grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2025
Mileage
105,933 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S101 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S101 ADU was last recorded at 105,933 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 5,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,088 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,845 miles
Average per year
3,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,933 miles
  • 2023 – 100,088 miles
  • 2018 – 93,991 miles
  • 2017 – 83,430 miles
  • 2016 – 77,313 miles
  • 2015 – 72,897 miles
  • 2014 – 67,894 miles
  • 2013 – 66,046 miles
  • 2012 – 62,306 miles
  • 2011 – 57,829 miles
  • 2010 – 53,475 miles
  • 2009 – 49,483 miles
  • 2008 – 45,032 miles
  • 2007 – 40,304 miles
  • 2006 – 37,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,933 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,933 miles (+5,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,933 miles
    Test number
    720585318254
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass100,088 miles (+6,097)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    100,088 miles
    Test number
    621336043169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,991 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    140834833398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail93,991 miles (+10,561)3 dangerous1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,991 miles
    Test number
    642409974458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill/Rear Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake Binding Slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Heavily Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass83,430 miles (+6,117)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    344668175141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFlat spot nsf tyre

  6. Pass77,313 miles (+4,416)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    494246941852
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer baffles slightly loose
    • AdvisoryEnds of front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEnds of rear cross axle brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension arms/components corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f chassis legs above anti roll bar corroding
    • AdvisoryRear of both outer sills corroding
    • AdvisoryTailbox joint in very poor condition

  7. Pass72,897 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    497407895160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail72,897 miles (+5,003)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,897 miles
    Test number
    708287595122
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass67,894 miles (+1,848)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    535373004228
    • NoteCentre exhaust baffles loose
    • NoteEnds of rear brake pipes corroded rest is sleeved
    • NoteFront discs worn and outer pads 70% worn inner pads 80% worn
    • NoteRear discs corroded and pads 50% worn
    • NoteSlight oil leak from n/s/r corner of head gasket area
    • NoteSome corrosion on o/s front to rear brake pipes around clips
    • NoteTailbox corroded and joint in very poor condition

  10. Pass66,046 miles (+3,740)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,046 miles
    Test number
    328347893108
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded and in poor condition
    • NoteFront discs worn and pads 70% worn
    • NoteO/s front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded on edges and pads 30% worn

  11. Fail62,306 miles1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    315720002433
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3mm and wearing on edges
    • NoteNick in o/s/f tyre side wall

  12. Pass62,306 miles (+4,477)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    908350902251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 3mm and wearing on edges
    • NoteNick in o/s/f tyre side wall

  13. Pass57,829 miles (+4,354)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    138650001222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroding
    • NoteSuperficial cut in outer sidewall of offside front tyre

  14. Pass53,475 miles (+3,992)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,475 miles
    Test number
    834374690114
    • NoteCorrosion present on o/s/r outer sill
    • NoteExhaust corroded especially tailbox joint
    • NoteFront discs corroded on inner face on edges
    • NoteFront tyres on 4mm and n/s/f on 2mm on edges
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteRear discs worn

  15. Pass49,483 miles (+4,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    49,483 miles
    Test number
    134206199155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass45,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    831311298123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,032 miles (+4,728)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,032 miles
    Test number
    170861798159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass40,304 miles (+2,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    432651907201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,831 miles
    Test number
    762519696137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S101 ADU

Does S101 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S101 ADU expired on 8 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S101 ADU?
The MOT on S101 ADU expired on 8 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S101 ADU done?
S101 ADU was recorded at 105,933 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 3,862 miles a year.
Has S101 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S101 ADU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S101 ADU 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 S101 ADU find?
S101 ADU passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both.

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