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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S14 GBJMOT history

S14 GBJ is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 128,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2023.

S14 GBJ grey 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 7 Apr 2024
Mileage
128,968 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 GBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 GBJ was last recorded at 128,968 miles on 8 Apr 2023, 3,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,326 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,642 miles
Average per year
3,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 128,968 miles
  • 2022 – 125,326 miles
  • 2020 – 125,019 miles
  • 2018 – 123,913 miles
  • 2017 – 123,876 miles
  • 2015 – 115,353 miles
  • 2014 – 110,646 miles
  • 2013 – 106,434 miles
  • 2012 – 96,081 miles
  • 2011 – 94,644 miles
  • 2010 – 85,947 miles
  • 2009 – 82,128 miles
  • 2008 – 76,557 miles
  • 2007 – 70,522 miles
  • 2006 – 62,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,968 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear diff has been welded/modified

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,968 miles (+3,642)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    128,968 miles
    Test number
    153577382805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,326 miles (+307)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    125,326 miles
    Test number
    200785703406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,019 miles (+1,106)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    696313375948
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass123,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    174057654177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,913 miles (+37)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,913 miles
    Test number
    504327763256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  6. Fail123,876 miles (+8,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,876 miles
    Test number
    475984399064
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  7. Pass115,353 miles1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,353 miles
    Test number
    579908863586
    • DangerousRear diff has been welded/modified
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail115,353 miles (+4,707)1 dangerous12 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,353 miles
    Test number
    858478696733
    • DangerousRear diff has been welded/modified
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to insert probe to test emissions

  9. Pass110,646 miles (+4,212)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    110,646 miles
    Test number
    999984624361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,434 miles (+10,353)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,434 miles
    Test number
    356393563258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,081 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    155674772035
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside

  12. Fail96,077 miles (+1,433)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,077 miles
    Test number
    735582572002
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn on inside

  13. Pass94,644 miles (+8,697)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    94,644 miles
    Test number
    115896101235
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass85,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,947 miles
    Test number
    590971600216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,947 miles (+3,819)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,947 miles
    Test number
    640591500251
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass82,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,128 miles
    Test number
    294299209257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,128 miles (+5,571)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,128 miles
    Test number
    973749409211
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAdvise front number plate cracket.advise under body and subframe starting to corrode.wax oil required.rear tyres wearing on inside edges. o b
    • NoteAdvise n/s rear end sill starting to corrode slightly.

  18. Pass76,557 miles (+6,035)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    76,557 miles
    Test number
    312966408407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,522 miles (+7,790)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    973008977129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,732 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    210679576179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail62,732 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,732 miles
    Test number
    910177576100
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S14 GBJ

Does S14 GBJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S14 GBJ expired on 7 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S14 GBJ?
The MOT on S14 GBJ expired on 7 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S14 GBJ done?
S14 GBJ was recorded at 128,968 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2023, an average of 3,947 miles a year.
Has S14 GBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 GBJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on S14 GBJ 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 S14 GBJ find?
S14 GBJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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