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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S115 FAFMOT history

S115 FAF is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 50,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

S115 FAF silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,248 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,397 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S115 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S115 FAF was last recorded at 50,248 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,234 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,397 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,248 miles
  • 2025 – 50,234 miles
  • 2024 – 49,845 miles
  • 2023 – 49,260 miles
  • 2022 – 48,775 miles
  • 2021 – 48,192 miles
  • 2020 – 47,052 miles
  • 2019 – 44,259 miles
  • 2018 – 43,472 miles
  • 2017 – 40,969 miles
  • 2015 – 40,485 miles
  • 2014 – 38,148 miles
  • 2013 – 36,477 miles
  • 2012 – 34,353 miles
  • 2011 – 32,289 miles
  • 2010 – 31,510 miles
  • 2009 – 30,229 miles
  • 2008 – 27,455 miles
  • 2007 – 24,772 miles
  • 2006 – 22,991 miles
  • 2005 – 21,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,248 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty at rear
  • AdvisorySuspension rusty front and rearRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,248 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,248 miles
    Test number
    822107294748
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty at rear
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty front and rear

  2. Pass50,234 miles (+389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,234 miles
    Test number
    877521008639
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty front and rear

  3. Pass49,845 miles (+585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,845 miles
    Test number
    134825469569
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass49,260 miles (+485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    991610624293
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass48,775 miles (+583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,775 miles
    Test number
    928591547228
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass48,192 miles (+1,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,192 miles
    Test number
    378176093493
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass47,052 miles (+2,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,052 miles
    Test number
    310559081125
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass44,259 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    44,259 miles
    Test number
    183280238298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass43,472 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,472 miles
    Test number
    890261337191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,969 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    900650922571
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail40,969 miles (+484)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,969 miles
    Test number
    581563769802
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass40,485 miles (+2,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,485 miles
    Test number
    652317674742
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail38,148 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,148 miles
    Test number
    298010474212
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass38,148 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    38,148 miles
    Test number
    338110874465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,477 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,477 miles
    Test number
    595314663231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,353 miles (+2,064)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,353 miles
    Test number
    548789252286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,289 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    32,289 miles
    Test number
    368623151250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,510 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    31,510 miles
    Test number
    191154150236
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass30,229 miles (+2,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    30,229 miles
    Test number
    263590059263
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass27,455 miles (+2,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    242228928294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail24,772 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,772 miles
    Test number
    444755757253
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass24,772 miles (+1,781)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,772 miles
    Test number
    953045257282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,991 miles (+1,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,991 miles
    Test number
    460772656218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass21,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    21,543 miles
    Test number
    151566106212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S115 FAF

Does S115 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S115 FAF is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S115 FAF?
The MOT on S115 FAF is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S115 FAF done?
S115 FAF was recorded at 50,248 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,397 miles a year.
Has S115 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S115 FAF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2017.
Has the mileage on S115 FAF 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 S115 FAF find?
S115 FAF passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread and perished; both outer sills rusty at rear; suspension rusty front and rear.

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