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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

S23 DEPMOT history

S23 DEP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

S23 DEP red 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
48,187 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,347 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DEP was last recorded at 48,187 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,280 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
907 miles
Average per year
2,347 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,187 miles
  • 2025 – 47,280 miles
  • 2024 – 46,639 miles
  • 2023 – 46,059 miles
  • 2022 – 44,414 miles
  • 2021 – 42,521 miles
  • 2019 – 40,125 miles
  • 2018 – 38,740 miles
  • 2017 – 37,235 miles
  • 2016 – 34,257 miles
  • 2015 – 30,206 miles
  • 2014 – 26,370 miles
  • 2013 – 21,169 miles
  • 2012 – 19,080 miles
  • 2011 – 15,086 miles
  • 2010 – 10,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,187 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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass48,187 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    48,187 miles
    Test number
    956685273162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,280 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    47,280 miles
    Test number
    601435388387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass46,639 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    46,639 miles
    Test number
    493010496268
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail46,638 miles (+579)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,638 miles
    Test number
    923760004094
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,059 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    46,059 miles
    Test number
    540201077363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,414 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,414 miles
    Test number
    207858337315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    786079749016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,521 miles (+2,396)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,521 miles
    Test number
    516369125680
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass40,125 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,125 miles
    Test number
    902173619567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,740 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    38,740 miles
    Test number
    450494355201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,235 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,235 miles
    Test number
    800123071228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,257 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    183145859248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,206 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,206 miles
    Test number
    945563765147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,370 miles
    Test number
    399851194117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,370 miles (+71)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,370 miles
    Test number
    996439284198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre has crack between tread/ slice inner sidewall

  16. Pass26,299 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    26,299 miles
    Test number
    647497194072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,169 miles (+8)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    21,169 miles
    Test number
    548488383090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NotePlastic trim fitted to both sills

  18. Fail21,161 miles (+2,081)1 failure1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,161 miles
    Test number
    336627083066
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NotePlastic trim fitted to both sills

  19. Fail19,080 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,080 miles
    Test number
    699850692039
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic trim fitted to both sills

  20. Pass19,080 miles (+3,994)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,080 miles
    Test number
    896240292079
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePlastic trim fitted to both sills

  21. Fail15,086 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,086 miles
    Test number
    785229281077
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut on outer wall

  22. Pass15,086 miles (+4,599)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    15,086 miles
    Test number
    889419581054
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cut on outer wall

  23. Pass10,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,487 miles
    Test number
    430292980078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail10,487 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,487 miles
    Test number
    642352880004
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about S23 DEP

Does S23 DEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DEP is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 DEP?
The MOT on S23 DEP is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 DEP done?
S23 DEP was recorded at 48,187 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 2,347 miles a year.
Has S23 DEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DEP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 DEP 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 S23 DEP find?
S23 DEP passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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