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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1993 · 1,599 cc

S25 GTOMOT history

S25 GTO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2015 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 85,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

S25 GTO red 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 2 May 2015
Mileage
85,613 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 GTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2015
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S25 GTO was last recorded at 85,613 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 753 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2014.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
84,860 miles · 3 May 2014
Between the last two tests
753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,613 miles
  • 2014 – 84,860 miles
  • 2012 – 84,807 miles
  • 2011 – 195,240 miles
  • 2010 – 108,558 miles
  • 2008 – 144,753 miles
  • 2007 – 116,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail85,613 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
  • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail85,613 miles (+753)4 dangerous13 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,613 miles
    Test number
    813114532323
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass84,860 miles11 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    979233524127
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFootbrake efficiency on limit
    • NoteFront brake discs thin
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteLambda on limit
    • NoteN/s steering rack boot heavily perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r coil spring corroding
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on both edges
    • NoteParking brake efficiency on limit

  3. Fail84,860 miles (+53)18 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    196319604148
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs thin
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe corroding
    • NoteLambda on limit
    • NoteN/s steering rack boot heavily perished
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r coil spring corroding
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge + close to limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on both edges

  4. Pass84,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,807 miles
    Test number
    349422922151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass195,317 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    195,317 km
    Test number
    205980061416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail195,240 miles (+86,682)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,240 miles
    Test number
    805238441155
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  7. Pass108,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,558 miles
    Test number
    391189740165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass163,680 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    163,680 km
    Test number
    244154869148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass144,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    144,753 miles
    Test number
    134593778100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,753 miles (+27,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,753 miles
    Test number
    504592778195
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass116,969 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    116,969 miles
    Test number
    772612437168
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail116,967 miles6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,967 miles
    Test number
    243599427166
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass103,783 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    103,783 km
    Test number
    772357246146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about S25 GTO

Does S25 GTO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S25 GTO expired on 2 May 2015, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S25 GTO?
The MOT on S25 GTO expired on 2 May 2015. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S25 GTO done?
S25 GTO was recorded at 85,613 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026.
Has S25 GTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 GTO has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S25 GTO 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 S25 GTO find?
S25 GTO failed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 4 dangerous defects, 13 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 16 more.

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