Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S12 RDGMOT history
S12 RDG is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 73,451 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,331 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 RDG
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 RDG was last recorded at 73,451 miles on 6 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 73,430 miles · 30 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 2,331 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,451 miles
- 2025 – 72,850 miles
- 2024 – 72,173 miles
- 2023 – 71,667 miles
- 2022 – 71,004 miles
- 2021 – 68,667 miles
- 2020 – 67,974 miles
- 2019 – 64,499 miles
- 2018 – 60,541 miles
- 2017 – 55,119 miles
- 2016 – 48,924 miles
- 2015 – 46,899 miles
- 2014 – 41,963 miles
- 2013 – 35,307 miles
- 2011 – 34,739 miles
- 2010 – 34,118 miles
- 2009 – 33,543 miles
- 2008 – 32,956 miles
- 2007 – 31,675 miles
- 2006 – 27,252 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,451 miles
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe Also attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,451 miles (+21)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 73,451 miles
- Test number
- 371061831484
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe Also attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail73,430 miles (+580)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,430 miles
- Test number
- 869186577395
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded OR-NR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexi ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
- AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear subframe Also attached components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass72,850 miles (+677)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2026
- Odometer
- 72,850 miles
- Test number
- 236598494060
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass72,173 miles (+506)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2025
- Odometer
- 72,173 miles
- Test number
- 747535637012
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front chassis legs corroded at inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear rear outer sills corroded
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframes and components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underbody and components
Pass71,667 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 71,667 miles
- Test number
- 366536951480
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail71,667 miles (+663)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,667 miles
- Test number
- 871633469412
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass71,004 miles (+2,337)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 71,004 miles
- Test number
- 287377463926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust flange heavily corroded
Pass68,667 miles (+693)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2022
- Odometer
- 68,667 miles
- Test number
- 705948450651
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,974 miles (+3,475)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 67,974 miles
- Test number
- 967264989693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,499 miles (+3,958)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 64,499 miles
- Test number
- 527495744285
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass60,541 miles (+5,422)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 60,541 miles
- Test number
- 597381333028
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass55,119 miles (+6,195)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 55,119 miles
- Test number
- 621402723195
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,924 miles (+2,025)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 48,924 miles
- Test number
- 102125310704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,899 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 46,899 miles
- Test number
- 769792096098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres inner & outer sidewalls perishing
Fail46,899 miles (+4,936)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,899 miles
- Test number
- 230477429433
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres inner & outer sidewalls perishing
Pass41,963 miles (+6,656)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 41,963 miles
- Test number
- 418227894184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,307 miles (+568)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 35,307 miles
- Test number
- 975834913230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,739 miles (+621)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 34,739 miles
- Test number
- 998487501265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,118 miles (+575)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,118 miles
- Test number
- 863160690182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,543 miles (+587)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 33,543 miles
- Test number
- 142687699167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,956 miles (+1,281)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 32,956 miles
- Test number
- 952496508224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,675 miles (+4,423)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 31,675 miles
- Test number
- 842454807233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,252 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 27,252 miles
- Test number
- 494851996191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S12 RDG
- Does S12 RDG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RDG is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 RDG?
- The MOT on S12 RDG is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 RDG done?
- S12 RDG was recorded at 73,451 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 2,331 miles a year.
- Has S12 RDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 RDG has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 RDG 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 S12 RDG find?
- S12 RDG passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexi ferrules; front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner arches; general underbody corrosion, and 1 more.
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