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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S18 YEHMOT history

S18 YEH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2022.

S18 YEH red 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 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
115,063 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,114 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 YEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 YEH was last recorded at 115,063 miles on 14 Nov 2022, 12,873 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,190 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
12,873 miles
Average per year
3,114 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,063 miles
  • 2021 – 102,190 miles
  • 2020 – 96,750 miles
  • 2019 – 90,713 miles
  • 2018 – 90,267 miles
  • 2017 – 89,946 miles
  • 2015 – 88,946 miles
  • 2014 – 86,454 miles
  • 2013 – 83,657 miles
  • 2012 – 82,988 miles
  • 2011 – 81,575 miles
  • 2010 – 79,874 miles
  • 2009 – 72,000 miles
  • 2008 – 68,340 miles
  • 2007 – 66,621 miles
  • 2006 – 64,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,063 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,063 miles (+12,873)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,063 miles
    Test number
    723298997338
    • AdvisoryBoth rear sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass102,190 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,190 miles
    Test number
    119658728250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,184 miles (+5,434)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,184 miles
    Test number
    115237752254
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,750 miles
    Test number
    129394981145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail96,740 miles (+6,027)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,740 miles
    Test number
    860313934755
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass90,713 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    971362511009
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights condition
    • AdvisorySuspension rusted

  7. Fail90,713 miles (+446)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,713 miles
    Test number
    696476595904
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlights condition
    • AdvisorySuspension rusted

  8. Pass90,267 miles (+321)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,267 miles
    Test number
    574336096090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass89,946 miles (+1,000)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,946 miles
    Test number
    466091732046
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  10. Pass88,946 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    88,946 miles
    Test number
    240724455939
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  11. Fail88,929 miles (+2,475)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,929 miles
    Test number
    749696735633
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to suspension components
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  12. Pass86,454 miles (+36)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,454 miles
    Test number
    239672204319
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll flexi ferrules very rusty
    • NoteAll suspension components very rusty/corroded

  13. Fail86,418 miles (+2,761)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    946447194200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll flexi ferrules very rusty
    • NoteAll suspension components very rusty/corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to limit bald on outer edges

  14. Pass83,657 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    318111193437
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded

  15. Fail83,657 miles (+669)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,657 miles
    Test number
    139209283229
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded

  16. Pass82,988 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,988 miles
    Test number
    149256502291
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail82,988 miles (+1,413)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,988 miles
    Test number
    655996402260
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass81,575 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,575 miles
    Test number
    665122581178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,874 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,874 miles
    Test number
    954442300209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,000 miles (+3,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    72,000 miles
    Test number
    320856609225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass68,340 miles (+1,719)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,340 miles
    Test number
    980553118273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,621 miles (+2,295)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    66,621 miles
    Test number
    704522317272
    • NoteBrake pipes and fleibles slight corroded

  23. Pass64,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,326 miles
    Test number
    914730316244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 YEH

Does S18 YEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 YEH expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 YEH?
The MOT on S18 YEH expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 YEH done?
S18 YEH was recorded at 115,063 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2022, an average of 3,114 miles a year.
Has S18 YEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 YEH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S18 YEH 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 YEH find?
S18 YEH passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2022 with 6 advisories: both rear sills corroded; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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