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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

S23 GCHMOT history

S23 GCH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

S23 GCH silver 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 29 Dec 2026
Mileage
113,228 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,502 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 GCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 GCH was last recorded at 113,228 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,227 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,502 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,228 miles
  • 2024 – 112,000 miles
  • 2023 – 111,472 miles
  • 2022 – 110,183 miles
  • 2021 – 109,171 miles
  • 2020 – 107,798 miles
  • 2019 – 106,200 miles
  • 2018 – 104,133 miles
  • 2017 – 100,756 miles
  • 2016 – 97,971 miles
  • 2015 – 95,209 miles
  • 2014 – 81,903 miles
  • 2013 – 72,566 miles
  • 2012 – 66,193 miles
  • 2011 – 59,369 miles
  • 2010 – 51,075 miles
  • 2009 – 43,658 miles
  • 2007 – 30,234 miles
  • 2006 – 23,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,228 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder trays not allowing inspection of some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and its components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2015–2023

  • Under vehicle components corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,228 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    113,228 miles
    Test number
    734861414611
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and its components corroded

  2. Fail113,227 miles (+1,227)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,227 miles
    Test number
    719825650229
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure mountings broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and all its components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle and its components corroded

  3. Pass112,000 miles (+528)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,000 miles
    Test number
    414932028515
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroded

  4. Pass111,472 miles (+1,289)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    111,472 miles
    Test number
    665471193925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroded

  5. Pass110,183 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    110,183 miles
    Test number
    685668931792
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroded

  6. Fail110,182 miles (+1,011)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,182 miles
    Test number
    951865113458
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroded

  7. Pass109,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    361275347266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroded

  8. Fail109,171 miles (+1,373)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,171 miles
    Test number
    627465962236
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor to sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle components corroded

  9. Pass107,798 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    107,798 miles
    Test number
    220655669869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  10. Fail107,798 miles (+1,598)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,798 miles
    Test number
    956740881547
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass106,200 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,200 miles
    Test number
    325779032019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Fail106,200 miles (+2,067)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,200 miles
    Test number
    445805291138
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  13. Pass104,133 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    329328042012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

  14. Fail104,133 miles (+3,377)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,133 miles
    Test number
    692220025912
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50/15 tyres have tears in shoulders/structure failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

  15. Pass100,756 miles (+2,785)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,756 miles
    Test number
    573099010565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cracks in shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has crack in shoulders
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass97,971 miles (+2,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    97,971 miles
    Test number
    872928722489
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  17. Pass95,209 miles (+2,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    95,209 miles
    Test number
    318609777486
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass92,825 miles (+10,922)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,825 miles
    Test number
    979627525020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,903 miles (+9,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    496567114063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass72,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    217531913011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,566 miles (+6,373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,566 miles
    Test number
    846781613064
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass66,193 miles (+6,824)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    148110322488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass59,369 miles (+8,294)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,369 miles
    Test number
    777999211017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  24. Pass51,075 miles (+7,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,075 miles
    Test number
    171931920030
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass43,658 miles (+13,424)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,658 miles
    Test number
    554680639097
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  26. Pass30,234 miles (+6,485)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    30,234 miles
    Test number
    951946137003
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass23,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,749 miles
    Test number
    104381936458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 GCH

Does S23 GCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 GCH is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S23 GCH?
The MOT on S23 GCH is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 GCH done?
S23 GCH was recorded at 113,228 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,502 miles a year.
Has S23 GCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 GCH has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 GCH 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 GCH find?
S23 GCH passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 10 advisories: front coil spring corroded; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged, and 7 more.

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