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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,839 cc

S10 TPGMOT history

S10 TPG is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 81,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S10 TPG green 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 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
81,285 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 TPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S10 TPG was last recorded at 81,285 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,807 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
2,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,285 miles
  • 2024 – 80,807 miles
  • 2023 – 80,766 miles
  • 2022 – 80,654 miles
  • 2021 – 80,231 miles
  • 2020 – 79,897 miles
  • 2019 – 79,665 miles
  • 2018 – 78,361 miles
  • 2017 – 71,096 miles
  • 2015 – 65,754 miles
  • 2014 – 56,365 miles
  • 2012 – 55,489 miles
  • 2011 – 54,011 miles
  • 2010 – 49,371 miles
  • 2009 – 44,277 miles
  • 2008 – 42,667 miles
  • 2007 – 38,186 miles
  • 2006 – 31,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,285 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp missing (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryDampness around brake master cylinder.
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (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.

  • Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Surface corrosion under body around the suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,285 miles (+478)11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,285 miles
    Test number
    943651464547
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp missing (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDampness around brake master cylinder.
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass80,807 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,807 miles
    Test number
    700722397225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,794 miles (+28)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,794 miles
    Test number
    326841016623
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail80,766 miles (+112)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    124486697513
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed car getting to hot (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvised gen corrosion underside
    • AdvisoryAdvised osf nsf chassis rusty places
  5. Pass80,654 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,654 miles
    Test number
    620399157639
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under body around the suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.
  6. Fail80,647 miles (+416)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,647 miles
    Test number
    362590428300
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion under body around the suspension and braking but not effecting overall performance.
  7. Pass80,231 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    80,231 miles
    Test number
    943695806053
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Fail80,208 miles (+311)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,208 miles
    Test number
    166678188733
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass79,897 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,897 miles
    Test number
    998922256697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass79,665 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2020
    Odometer
    79,665 miles
    Test number
    324424319161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,361 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,361 miles
    Test number
    461860677555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,096 miles (+5,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    868123414748
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst flange (7.1.2)
  13. Pass65,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    65,754 miles
    Test number
    387146843293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,754 miles (+9,389)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,754 miles
    Test number
    602531791770
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass56,365 miles (+876)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    56,365 miles
    Test number
    336081064171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in tread
  16. Pass55,489 miles (+1,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    55,489 miles
    Test number
    405314592089
    • AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass54,011 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,011 miles
    Test number
    799526601144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,371 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,371 miles
    Test number
    982076080039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,277 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,277 miles
    Test number
    251512519146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,667 miles (+4,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,667 miles
    Test number
    700578098008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,186 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    703574297042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,840 miles (+528)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    31,840 miles
    Test number
    213690906493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,312 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,312 miles
    Test number
    413905766050
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about S10 TPG

Does S10 TPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S10 TPG expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S10 TPG?
The MOT on S10 TPG expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S10 TPG done?
S10 TPG was recorded at 81,285 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 2,429 miles a year.
Has S10 TPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 TPG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S10 TPG 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 S10 TPG find?
S10 TPG failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 11 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 10 more.

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