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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,998 cc

S18 AVFMOT history

S18 AVF is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,558 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S18 AVF blue 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
85,558 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 AVF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 AVF was last recorded at 85,558 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 8,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,541 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,017 miles
Average per year
4,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,558 miles
  • 2025 – 77,541 miles
  • 2024 – 76,162 miles
  • 2022 – 74,645 miles
  • 2021 – 74,537 miles
  • 2020 – 74,370 miles
  • 2018 – 72,730 miles
  • 2017 – 68,907 miles
  • 2016 – 64,088 miles
  • 2015 – 57,183 miles
  • 2014 – 47,045 miles
  • 2013 – 39,376 miles
  • 2012 – 32,139 miles
  • 2011 – 24,904 miles
  • 2010 – 17,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,558 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,558 miles (+8,017)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    85,558 miles
    Test number
    530951860933
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass77,541 miles (+1,379)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    77,541 miles
    Test number
    593558889048
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,162 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    76,162 miles
    Test number
    321991739217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail76,141 miles (+1,496)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,141 miles
    Test number
    501045383830
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,645 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    951635048465
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail74,645 miles (+108)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    759244071601
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail74,537 miles (+167)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,537 miles
    Test number
    644140087905
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking badly in tread and on sidewall/ tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking badly in tread/ tyre is 10 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge down to second canvas but no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass74,370 miles (+15)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,370 miles
    Test number
    889271105975
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension stabilizing bar ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail74,355 miles (+1,625)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,355 miles
    Test number
    162992139914
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear suspension stabilizing bar ball joint dust covers starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass72,730 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,730 miles
    Test number
    558068360243
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges and going out of shape.

  11. Fail72,730 miles (+3,823)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,730 miles
    Test number
    267625625261
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear tyres worn on inner edges and going out of shape.

  12. Pass68,907 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,907 miles
    Test number
    844178046521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly stiff when rotating by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished

  13. Fail68,907 miles (+4,819)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,907 miles
    Test number
    444713354935
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel slightly stiff when rotating by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished

  14. Pass64,088 miles (+381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,088 miles
    Test number
    902730090949
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade slight split

  15. Fail63,707 miles (+6,524)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,707 miles
    Test number
    953386990718
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass57,183 miles (+247)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,183 miles
    Test number
    909115715253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front brake binding slightly

  17. Fail56,936 miles (+9,891)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,936 miles
    Test number
    429672315256
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s front brake binding slightly

  18. Pass47,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    647143914249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail47,045 miles (+7,669)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,045 miles
    Test number
    335523014459
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass39,376 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,376 miles
    Test number
    197091193116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,139 miles (+7,235)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,139 miles
    Test number
    926041192143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass24,904 miles (+7,306)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,904 miles
    Test number
    466999181142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    17,598 miles
    Test number
    772960690154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 AVF

Does S18 AVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 AVF is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 AVF?
The MOT on S18 AVF is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 AVF done?
S18 AVF was recorded at 85,558 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,316 miles a year.
Has S18 AVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 AVF has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S18 AVF 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 S18 AVF find?
S18 AVF passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 2 more.

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