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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

S20 KSTMOT history

S20 KST is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

S20 KST blue 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 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
78,930 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 KST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S20 KST was last recorded at 78,930 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 1,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,912 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,018 miles
Average per year
4,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,930 miles
  • 2024 – 77,912 miles
  • 2022 – 74,600 miles
  • 2021 – 66,572 miles
  • 2020 – 61,005 miles
  • 2019 – 54,706 miles
  • 2018 – 47,796 miles
  • 2017 – 40,821 miles
  • 2016 – 34,946 miles
  • 2015 – 32,261 miles
  • 2014 – 29,357 miles
  • 2013 – 25,043 miles
  • 2012 – 18,354 miles
  • 2011 – 14,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,930 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Underneath vehicle / suspension component's cover in material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 31 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail78,930 miles (+1,018)10 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,930 miles
    Test number
    800869792205
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass77,912 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    77,912 miles
    Test number
    937782892333
    • AdvisoryRear Underneath vehicle / suspension component's cover in material

  3. Fail77,905 miles (+3,305)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    988967959211
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Underneath vehicle / suspension component's cover in material

  4. Pass74,600 miles (+8,028)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    163754180454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass66,572 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    787365488590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass61,005 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    61,005 miles
    Test number
    826264005016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,706 miles (+6,910)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    537372513262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,796 miles (+6,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,796 miles
    Test number
    124610066974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass40,821 miles (+5,875)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,821 miles
    Test number
    755318376935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,946 miles (+2,685)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,946 miles
    Test number
    970265435858
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres worn outer edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass32,261 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,261 miles
    Test number
    285380795025
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail32,261 miles (+2,904)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,261 miles
    Test number
    878949685042
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass29,357 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,357 miles
    Test number
    867526884099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,043 miles (+6,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,043 miles
    Test number
    308985383012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass18,354 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    18,354 miles
    Test number
    878527982002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    14,469 miles
    Test number
    396650691043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 KST

Does S20 KST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 KST expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 KST?
The MOT on S20 KST expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 KST done?
S20 KST was recorded at 78,930 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 4,616 miles a year.
Has S20 KST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 KST has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 KST 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 S20 KST find?
S20 KST failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 10 major defects and 7 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch; nearside rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened, and 14 more.

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