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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S23 PRWMOT history

S23 PRW is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

S23 PRW gold 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 10 Apr 2024
Mileage
83,874 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 PRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 PRW was last recorded at 83,874 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 1,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,075 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,799 miles
Average per year
2,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 83,874 miles
  • 2022 – 82,075 miles
  • 2021 – 80,919 miles
  • 2020 – 80,917 miles
  • 2019 – 80,147 miles
  • 2018 – 78,092 miles
  • 2017 – 75,402 miles
  • 2016 – 63,040 miles
  • 2015 – 62,737 miles
  • 2014 – 59,224 miles
  • 2013 – 56,092 miles
  • 2012 – 54,356 miles
  • 2011 – 52,492 miles
  • 2010 – 49,169 miles
  • 2009 – 45,585 miles
  • 2008 – 44,613 miles
  • 2007 – 41,403 miles
  • 2006 – 37,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,874 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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,874 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    594739078200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,075 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,075 miles
    Test number
    531496122979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,974 miles (+1,055)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,974 miles
    Test number
    561455893604
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass80,919 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    429745733143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside off vehicle surface corrosion

  5. Fail80,917 miles (+770)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,917 miles
    Test number
    508809327501
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired not fully weldered (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed and corroded behind head lamp (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  6. Pass80,147 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    319950181405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under o/s/f headlamp
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs slightly corroded

  7. Fail80,147 miles (+2,055)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    453402564997
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under o/s/f headlamp
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and o/s/f chassis legs slightly corroded

  8. Pass78,092 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    657926449329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail78,091 miles (+2,689)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,091 miles
    Test number
    475393930069
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis corroded near to anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass75,402 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,402 miles
    Test number
    916457853042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,350 miles (+12,310)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,350 miles
    Test number
    494911037129
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass63,040 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,040 miles
    Test number
    622229620179
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs have surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Pass62,737 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    507508995026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front chassis corroded
    • NoteBoth rear sills corroded

  14. Fail62,737 miles (+3,513)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,737 miles
    Test number
    878818595025
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front chassis corroded
    • NoteBoth rear sills corroded

  15. Pass59,224 miles (+3,132)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    669848984006
    • NoteOffside front tyre on 2mm

  16. Pass56,092 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    995092293066
    • NoteDrivers Door Window Winding Mechanism inoperative
    • NoteO/S and N/S Front Chassis members slight corrosion
    • NoteO/Side and N/Side brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight Damage to O/S Sill

  17. Fail56,092 miles (+1,736)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,092 miles
    Test number
    385767583048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteDrivers Door Window Winding Mechanism inoperative
    • NoteO/S and N/S Front Chassis members slight corrosion
    • NoteO/Side and N/Side brake pipes starting to corrode
    • NoteSlight Damage to O/S Sill

  18. Pass54,356 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    145721292016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,492 miles (+3,323)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    52,492 miles
    Test number
    199812591049
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inners

  20. Pass49,169 miles (+3,584)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,169 miles
    Test number
    284279370011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass45,585 miles (+972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    552886979030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,613 miles (+3,210)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    44,613 miles
    Test number
    970620908207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,403 miles (+4,275)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,403 miles
    Test number
    944584797131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,128 miles
    Test number
    363111506415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,125 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,125 miles
    Test number
    310201906260
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S23 PRW

Does S23 PRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 PRW expired on 10 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 PRW?
The MOT on S23 PRW expired on 10 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 PRW done?
S23 PRW was recorded at 83,874 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 2,795 miles a year.
Has S23 PRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 PRW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on S23 PRW 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 PRW find?
S23 PRW passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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