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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S102 BWPMOT history

S102 BWP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2023.

S102 BWP red 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 9 Dec 2023
Mileage
129,471 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S102 BWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S102 BWP was last recorded at 129,471 miles on 9 Dec 2023, 6,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,153 miles · 10 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,318 miles
Average per year
2,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 129,471 miles
  • 2022 – 123,153 miles
  • 2021 – 118,018 miles
  • 2019 – 108,939 miles
  • 2018 – 103,183 miles
  • 2016 – 102,467 miles
  • 2015 – 100,486 miles
  • 2014 – 99,127 miles
  • 2013 – 97,357 miles
  • 2012 – 95,307 miles
  • 2011 – 93,203 miles
  • 2010 – 91,197 miles
  • 2008 – 84,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,471 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear both rear arches corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

What MOT failures 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 Front chassis rail corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear outer sill corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel arch corroded (border pass)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,471 miles (+6,318)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,471 miles
    Test number
    169837048738
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Pass123,153 miles (+5,135)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,153 miles
    Test number
    367124316803
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,018 miles (+82)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Test number
    305347307804
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded (border pass)

  4. Fail117,936 miles (+4,139)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,936 miles
    Test number
    120433897133
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mid inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded (border pass)

  5. Pass113,797 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    113,797 miles
    Test number
    802956675839
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  6. Fail113,797 miles (+4,858)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,797 miles
    Test number
    629516934687
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis rail corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  7. Pass108,939 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,939 miles
    Test number
    849764709822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail108,936 miles (+5,753)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,936 miles
    Test number
    683205616948
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,183 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    103,183 miles
    Test number
    704710925207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,467 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    102,467 miles
    Test number
    970183519041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,486 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,486 miles
    Test number
    156291965174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,127 miles (+1,770)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,127 miles
    Test number
    705304874194
    • NoteAll tyres close to limit
    • NoteFront h/lights poor

  13. Pass97,357 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    97,357 miles
    Test number
    855747373106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,307 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    95,307 miles
    Test number
    618240882137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,203 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    219861661455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    91,197 miles
    Test number
    520749070125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail91,159 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,159 miles
    Test number
    494509370131
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass88,632 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    88,632 km
    Test number
    522062089103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    84,482 miles
    Test number
    430782478122
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Fail84,482 km (+3,898)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,482 km
    Test number
    474072178183
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass80,584 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,584 km
    Test number
    983965107246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S102 BWP

Does S102 BWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S102 BWP expired on 9 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S102 BWP?
The MOT on S102 BWP expired on 9 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S102 BWP done?
S102 BWP was recorded at 129,471 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2023, an average of 2,908 miles a year.
Has S102 BWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S102 BWP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on S102 BWP 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 S102 BWP find?
S102 BWP failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 major defect and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage fractured; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 4 more.

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