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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

S26 WLSMOT history

S26 WLS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 12 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

S26 WLS silver 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 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
82,972 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 WLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 WLS was last recorded at 82,972 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 1,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
81,116 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,856 miles
Average per year
2,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,972 miles
  • 2024 – 81,116 miles
  • 2023 – 80,195 miles
  • 2022 – 78,922 miles
  • 2021 – 76,929 miles
  • 2020 – 74,113 miles
  • 2019 – 70,535 miles
  • 2018 – 68,238 miles
  • 2017 – 67,808 miles
  • 2016 – 66,764 miles
  • 2015 – 65,022 miles
  • 2014 – 61,345 miles
  • 2013 – 56,156 miles
  • 2012 – 50,998 miles
  • 2011 – 44,374 miles
  • 2010 – 37,956 miles
  • 2009 – 34,848 miles
  • 2008 – 32,239 miles
  • 2007 – 30,433 miles
  • 2006 – 28,601 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,972 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,972 miles (+1,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    240519669459
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass81,116 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    477670128839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass80,195 miles (+1,273)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    132080145741
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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. Pass78,922 miles (+1,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,922 miles
    Test number
    552077521420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working
    • AdvisoryRear 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. Pass76,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,929 miles
    Test number
    711696183873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,929 miles (+2,816)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,929 miles
    Test number
    989610664724
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass74,113 miles (+3,578)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,113 miles
    Test number
    774415838188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass70,535 miles (+2,297)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,535 miles
    Test number
    489540277020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Small cracks in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass68,238 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,238 miles
    Test number
    819997001893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,808 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    67,808 miles
    Test number
    848842548335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,764 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,764 miles
    Test number
    458262870145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,022 miles (+3,677)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    65,022 miles
    Test number
    105027895045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,345 miles (+5,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,345 miles
    Test number
    959610494001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass56,156 miles (+5,158)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    188674093048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,998 miles (+6,624)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,998 miles
    Test number
    919277292000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,374 miles (+6,418)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    44,374 miles
    Test number
    178090791408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,956 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    37,956 miles
    Test number
    350651990059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,848 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,848 miles
    Test number
    280430199082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,239 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,239 miles
    Test number
    163692198027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass30,433 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    401852697037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    28,601 miles
    Test number
    313437486009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S26 WLS

Does S26 WLS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S26 WLS expired on 27 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S26 WLS?
The MOT on S26 WLS expired on 27 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S26 WLS done?
S26 WLS was recorded at 82,972 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 2,782 miles a year.
Has S26 WLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 WLS has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on S26 WLS 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 WLS find?
S26 WLS passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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