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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S102 YABMOT history

S102 YAB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 19 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 84,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

S102 YAB 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 27 Jun 2024
Mileage
84,547 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S102 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
19 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S102 YAB was last recorded at 84,547 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 8,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2017: 62,607 miles, lower than 62,951 miles on 1 Aug 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,898 miles · 28 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,649 miles
Average per year
2,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,547 miles
  • 2023 – 75,898 miles
  • 2022 – 67,906 miles
  • 2021 – 66,603 miles
  • 2020 – 63,770 miles
  • 2019 – 62,866 miles
  • 2017 – 62,607 miles
  • 2016 – 62,951 miles
  • 2015 – 62,369 miles
  • 2014 – 61,680 miles
  • 2013 – 60,329 miles
  • 2012 – 59,136 miles
  • 2011 – 55,907 miles
  • 2010 – 48,670 miles
  • 2009 – 45,244 miles
  • 2007 – 43,771 miles
  • 2006 – 37,382 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,547 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe along chassis leg to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazed/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazed/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill close to seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms corroded only just meeting requirements (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from connection to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms corroded only just meeting requirements (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Corrosion to underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge heavily perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms perished and corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body of car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,547 miles (+8,649)1 dangerous17 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,547 miles
    Test number
    414878991898
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe along chassis leg to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazed/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective hazed/discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill close to seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms corroded only just meeting requirements (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from connection to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms corroded only just meeting requirements (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass75,898 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    890916433944
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms perished and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail75,895 miles (+53)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,895 miles
    Test number
    351143545607
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arms perished and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail75,842 miles (+7,936)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,842 miles
    Test number
    554396924034
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits at 1.392 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill detached (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre well worn and worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel inner rim dented
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished 195/50/15
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake hose metal ends corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front chassis legs, rear sub frame and all suspension arms

  5. Pass67,906 miles (+1,303)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    976114779340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on body

  6. Pass66,603 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,603 miles
    Test number
    125558761231
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake caliper damp

  7. Pass63,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,770 miles
    Test number
    996765483476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,770 miles (+132)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,770 miles
    Test number
    320889789947
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail63,638 miles (+772)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,638 miles
    Test number
    714758153696
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components front and rear corroded

  10. Pass62,866 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,866 miles
    Test number
    279231719537
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail62,865 miles (+258)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,865 miles
    Test number
    491562942167
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass62,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    62,607 miles
    Test number
    320727402391
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  13. Fail62,607 miles (-344)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,607 miles
    Test number
    255378886347
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  14. Pass62,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    536882476810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,951 miles (+582)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,951 miles
    Test number
    997155226664
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipe from right to left (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass62,369 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,369 miles
    Test number
    616323505276
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe rusty.

  17. Fail62,360 miles (+680)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,360 miles
    Test number
    107206595166
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteNearside rear metal brake pipe rusty.
    • NoteHazzard lights come on for a short time when you open the door

  18. Pass61,680 miles (+1,351)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,680 miles
    Test number
    218991994194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhust box corroded

  19. Pass60,329 miles (+935)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    60,329 miles
    Test number
    806662893165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteO/s outer sill corroded

  20. Pass59,394 miles (+27)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,394 miles
    Test number
    495260453053
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteRear discs pitted on inner edge
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

  21. Fail59,367 miles (+231)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,367 miles
    Test number
    215936643036
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth outer sills starting to corrode
    • NoteRear discs pitted on inner edge
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

  22. Pass59,136 miles (+3,229)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,136 miles
    Test number
    796051452003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,907 miles (+7,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,907 miles
    Test number
    158566851441
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  24. Pass48,670 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    48,670 miles
    Test number
    733270550080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass45,244 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    45,244 miles
    Test number
    160353049416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,771 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    43,771 miles
    Test number
    102317117395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,382 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,382 miles
    Test number
    113219616398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S102 YAB

Does S102 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S102 YAB expired on 27 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S102 YAB?
The MOT on S102 YAB expired on 27 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S102 YAB done?
S102 YAB was recorded at 84,547 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 2,453 miles a year.
Has S102 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S102 YAB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S102 YAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S102 YAB find?
S102 YAB failed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 17 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability; brake pipe excessively corroded pipe along chassis leg to rear; headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 20 more.

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