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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S107 VLSMOT history

S107 VLS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Nov 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.

S107 VLS 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 5 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,840 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S107 VLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S107 VLS was last recorded at 104,840 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 3,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,493 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,347 miles
Average per year
2,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,840 miles
  • 2024 – 101,493 miles
  • 2023 – 99,682 miles
  • 2022 – 98,138 miles
  • 2021 – 92,789 miles
  • 2019 – 92,609 miles
  • 2016 – 91,694 miles
  • 2015 – 88,755 miles
  • 2014 – 84,332 miles
  • 2013 – 84,241 miles
  • 2012 – 83,216 miles
  • 2011 – 75,278 miles
  • 2010 – 71,358 miles
  • 2009 – 63,912 miles
  • 2008 – 57,521 miles
  • 2007 – 52,260 miles
  • 2006 – 46,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,840 miles
  • AdvisoryOuter sills and arches corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

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.

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,840 miles (+3,347)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,840 miles
    Test number
    309892789205
    • AdvisoryOuter sills and arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily undersealed

  2. Pass101,493 miles (+1,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,493 miles
    Test number
    850865933575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed

  3. Pass99,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    423347865592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. FailMileage not read5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    154272028551
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass98,138 miles (+3,018)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,138 miles
    Test number
    582424133510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,120 miles (+2,331)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,120 miles
    Test number
    562734387317
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  7. Pass92,789 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,789 miles
    Test number
    484887145438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,609 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    796484946113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,694 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    91,694 miles
    Test number
    717187418521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,755 miles (+4,423)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,755 miles
    Test number
    307315685118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass84,332 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,332 miles
    Test number
    628056084173
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail84,315 miles (+74)3 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,315 miles
    Test number
    168228774144
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail84,241 miles (+1,025)5 dangerous5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,241 miles
    Test number
    885565993255
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll suspension bushes perished
    • NoteUnderneath of vehile has localised corrotion all over

  14. Pass83,216 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    356501872191
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBrake discs lipped and worn all round
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side walls split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn close to leagal limit

  15. Fail83,216 miles (+7,938)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,216 miles
    Test number
    738330272155
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteBrake discs lipped and worn all round
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side walls split
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn close to leagal limit

  16. Pass75,278 miles (+3,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,278 miles
    Test number
    128316121115
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass71,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    262153830431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,356 miles (+7,444)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    273433830469
    • FailureNearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass63,912 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    63,912 miles
    Test number
    220498329135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,521 miles (+5,261)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,521 miles
    Test number
    200354538420
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass52,260 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,260 miles
    Test number
    153287437101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,850 miles
    Test number
    850689926124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,850 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,850 miles
    Test number
    752949126122
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S107 VLS

Does S107 VLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S107 VLS expired on 5 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S107 VLS?
The MOT on S107 VLS expired on 5 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S107 VLS done?
S107 VLS was recorded at 104,840 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 2,987 miles a year.
Has S107 VLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S107 VLS has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S107 VLS 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 S107 VLS find?
S107 VLS passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: outer sills and arches corroded; underbody heavily undersealed.

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