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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

S26 ECSMOT history

S26 ECS is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

S26 ECS black 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 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,669 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 ECS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 ECS was last recorded at 96,669 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 4,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,309 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,360 miles
Average per year
4,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,669 miles
  • 2025 – 92,309 miles
  • 2024 – 88,092 miles
  • 2023 – 84,663 miles
  • 2022 – 81,278 miles
  • 2021 – 77,946 miles
  • 2020 – 75,959 miles
  • 2019 – 72,594 miles
  • 2018 – 68,668 miles
  • 2017 – 63,764 miles
  • 2016 – 58,267 miles
  • 2015 – 53,928 miles
  • 2014 – 48,467 miles
  • 2013 – 43,896 miles
  • 2012 – 39,546 miles
  • 2011 – 31,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,669 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,669 miles (+4,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,669 miles
    Test number
    673287731305
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass92,309 miles (+4,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    92,309 miles
    Test number
    743293710583
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass88,092 miles (+3,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,092 miles
    Test number
    204796353058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,663 miles (+3,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,663 miles
    Test number
    113274447197
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    81,278 miles
    Test number
    402682630566
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail81,278 miles (+3,332)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,278 miles
    Test number
    194226037596
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,946 miles (+1,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,946 miles
    Test number
    704996419977
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,959 miles (+3,365)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,959 miles
    Test number
    675269018237
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass72,594 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,594 miles
    Test number
    391947372957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,668 miles (+4,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,668 miles
    Test number
    924660803433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass63,764 miles (+5,497)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,764 miles
    Test number
    193416750523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,267 miles (+4,339)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    58,267 miles
    Test number
    252934862463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,928 miles (+5,461)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,928 miles
    Test number
    216234875484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront wiper blades worn

  14. Pass48,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    735964964100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail48,466 miles (+4,570)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,466 miles
    Test number
    227674464185
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail43,896 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,896 miles
    Test number
    355149563144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass43,896 miles (+4,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,896 miles
    Test number
    449059163108
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass39,546 miles (+8,130)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,546 miles
    Test number
    279319572403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake discs front and rear slightly corroded

  19. Pass31,416 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    31,416 miles
    Test number
    655556081113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSill covers fitted.Both rear disc faces slightly pitted.N/S/F tyre worn slightly outer tread area.

Questions about S26 ECS

Does S26 ECS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 ECS is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 ECS?
The MOT on S26 ECS is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 ECS done?
S26 ECS was recorded at 96,669 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,366 miles a year.
Has S26 ECS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 ECS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on S26 ECS 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 S26 ECS find?
S26 ECS passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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