Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc
S101 CGUMOT history
S101 CGU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,186 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 97,186 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,524 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S101 CGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Nov 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S101 CGU was last recorded at 97,186 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 97,185 miles · 24 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,524 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 97,186 miles
- 2022 – 93,756 miles
- 2021 – 93,562 miles
- 2019 – 92,304 miles
- 2018 – 91,266 miles
- 2017 – 89,885 miles
- 2015 – 89,829 miles
- 2012 – 82,137 miles
- 2011 – 77,862 miles
- 2010 – 74,710 miles
- 2009 – 71,435 miles
- 2008 – 67,641 miles
- 2007 – 61,220 miles
- 2006 – 53,754 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,186 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to both lower sill panelsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside sill has general corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
18 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,186 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 97,186 miles
- Test number
- 939595219668
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to both lower sill panels
Fail97,185 miles (+3,429)4 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,185 miles
- Test number
- 566444056684
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to both lower sill panels
Pass93,756 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 93,756 miles
- Test number
- 239833405023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside sill has general corrosion
Fail93,750 miles (+188)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,750 miles
- Test number
- 796364757796
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside sill has general corrosion
Fail93,562 miles (+1,258)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,562 miles
- Test number
- 242873376822
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill corroded slightly.
Pass92,304 miles (+15)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 92,304 miles
- Test number
- 206611007492
- MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail92,289 miles (+1,023)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,289 miles
- Test number
- 596853014317
- DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper cracked and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass91,266 miles (+1,381)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 91,266 miles
- Test number
- 185656514636
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass89,885 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 89,885 miles
- Test number
- 137919484189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail89,876 miles (+47)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,876 miles
- Test number
- 534882475804
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded o/s to n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail89,829 miles (+7,692)6 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,829 miles
- Test number
- 373570648243
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside wiper blade poor
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit! (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
- AdvisorySlight bind to both nearside brakes
- AdvisoryVery slight pull to offside when brakes tested
Pass82,137 miles (+4,275)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 82,137 miles
- Test number
- 359885332390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteRear brake pads are wearing low
Pass77,862 miles (+3,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 77,862 miles
- Test number
- 308935911320
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass74,710 miles (+3,275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 74,710 miles
- Test number
- 232702420301
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass71,435 miles (+3,794)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 71,435 miles
- Test number
- 691027519327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,641 miles (+6,421)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 67,641 miles
- Test number
- 701712528388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,220 miles (+7,466)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 61,220 miles
- Test number
- 392495727329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,754 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 53,754 miles
- Test number
- 483397026484
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S101 CGU
- Does S101 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S101 CGU expired on 5 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S101 CGU?
- The MOT on S101 CGU expired on 5 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S101 CGU done?
- S101 CGU was recorded at 97,186 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 2,524 miles a year.
- Has S101 CGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S101 CGU has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S101 CGU 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 CGU find?
- S101 CGU passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; surface corrosion to both lower sill panels.
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