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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S20 LUXMOT history

S20 LUX is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

S20 LUX green 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 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
60,418 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 LUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 LUX was last recorded at 60,418 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,145 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
2,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,418 miles
  • 2025 – 60,145 miles
  • 2024 – 58,522 miles
  • 2023 – 56,301 miles
  • 2021 – 54,514 miles
  • 2019 – 54,425 miles
  • 2018 – 53,370 miles
  • 2017 – 51,482 miles
  • 2016 – 49,112 miles
  • 2015 – 46,933 miles
  • 2014 – 44,798 miles
  • 2013 – 42,145 miles
  • 2012 – 39,651 miles
  • 2011 – 36,242 miles
  • 2010 – 33,193 miles
  • 2009 – 30,572 miles
  • 2008 – 27,706 miles
  • 2007 – 24,759 miles
  • 2006 – 21,373 miles
  • 2005 – 18,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,418 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower shocker mounting bracket corroded

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 Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,418 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    609013247567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower shocker mounting bracket corroded

  2. Fail60,418 miles (+273)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,418 miles
    Test number
    185819715157
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower shocker mounting bracket corroded

  3. Pass60,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    516435122720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker lower mounting bracket corroded

  4. Fail60,145 miles (+1,623)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    722241215220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker lower mounting bracket corroded

  5. Pass58,522 miles (+2,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    942811405318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive shocker mount on lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass56,301 miles (+1,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    862928683572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass54,514 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    332140830932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisorySurface rust on all 4 brake disc's

  8. Fail54,514 miles (+89)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,514 miles
    Test number
    917811926578
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded !!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass54,425 miles (+1,055)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    54,425 miles
    Test number
    734712060338
    • AdvisoryAll underside suspension components corroded !!
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside and Offside rear sills corroded but not holed !!

  10. Pass53,370 miles (+1,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,370 miles
    Test number
    647533726061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass51,482 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    308180878465
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish-bones (all) (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside rear chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside rear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside rear outer sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted to both sills
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  12. Fail51,482 miles (+2,370)1 repaired15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,482 miles
    Test number
    875174862648
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wish-bones (all) (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside rear chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside rear inner sills corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside & offside rear outer sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryPlastic trim fitted to both sills
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted

  13. Pass49,112 miles (+2,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,112 miles
    Test number
    140962994987
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s wishbone bushes all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass46,933 miles (+2,135)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,933 miles
    Test number
    931895806502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass44,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    615939904325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corrded

  16. Fail44,798 miles (+2,653)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,798 miles
    Test number
    959889104340
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corrded

  17. Pass42,145 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    315388303349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll the exhaust system is becomming corroded front and rear top and lower wishbone bushes starting to crack

  18. Fail42,141 miles (+2,490)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,141 miles
    Test number
    457744803334
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll the exhaust system is becomming corroded front and rear top and lower wishbone bushes starting to crack
    • NoteRear brake pads approx 50% worn

  19. Pass39,651 miles (+3,409)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    39,651 miles
    Test number
    288446802385
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteALL 4 ROAD TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGEING ALL 4 STARTING TO CRACK AROUND THE EDGES OF THE TREAD NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO EXPOSE CORDS AT PRESENT

  20. Fail36,242 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,242 miles
    Test number
    405366601454
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass36,242 miles (+3,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,242 miles
    Test number
    776316901343
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass33,193 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,193 miles
    Test number
    453867100473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,572 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,572 miles
    Test number
    502669299239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,706 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,706 miles
    Test number
    130853508333
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass24,759 miles (+3,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,759 miles
    Test number
    100207197290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass21,373 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    21,373 miles
    Test number
    814336186268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    18,055 miles
    Test number
    551540305389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 LUX

Does S20 LUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 LUX is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 LUX?
The MOT on S20 LUX is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 LUX done?
S20 LUX was recorded at 60,418 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,081 miles a year.
Has S20 LUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 LUX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 LUX 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 LUX find?
S20 LUX passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower shocker mounting bracket corroded.

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