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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

S27 GBHMOT history

S27 GBH is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 103,867 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S27 GBH blue 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,867 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 GBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 GBH was last recorded at 103,867 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,867 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,867 miles
  • 2025 – 103,519 miles
  • 2024 – 103,226 miles
  • 2023 – 101,584 miles
  • 2022 – 100,825 miles
  • 2021 – 99,576 miles
  • 2020 – 96,024 miles
  • 2019 – 93,227 miles
  • 2018 – 90,787 miles
  • 2017 – 88,134 miles
  • 2016 – 87,367 miles
  • 2015 – 86,358 miles
  • 2014 – 83,661 miles
  • 2013 – 79,519 miles
  • 2012 – 77,645 miles
  • 2011 – 73,421 miles
  • 2010 – 67,920 miles
  • 2009 – 55,101 miles
  • 2008 – 49,602 miles
  • 2007 – 43,655 miles
  • 2006 – 37,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,867 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    598102974179
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail103,867 miles (+348)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,867 miles
    Test number
    894530799013
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass103,519 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,519 miles
    Test number
    195134174814
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Fail103,517 miles (+291)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    402364568435
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass103,226 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    103,226 miles
    Test number
    158056033308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail103,224 miles (+1,640)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,224 miles
    Test number
    884996605603
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass101,584 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,584 miles
    Test number
    646397888191
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail101,570 miles (+745)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    998875923857
    • MajorFront Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass100,825 miles (+1,249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    957578464320
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  10. Pass99,576 miles (+3,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,576 miles
    Test number
    220999394115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded

  11. Pass96,024 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,024 miles
    Test number
    886843979020
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  12. Fail96,017 miles (+2,790)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    616645357007
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed

  13. Pass93,227 miles (+2,440)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,227 miles
    Test number
    961892810071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  14. Pass90,787 miles (+2,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,787 miles
    Test number
    301563914138
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  15. Pass88,134 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    352950590578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,132 miles (+765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,132 miles
    Test number
    464300150968
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass87,367 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,367 miles
    Test number
    969811311038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,358 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    560157448790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,661 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    83,661 miles
    Test number
    126596164239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,519 miles (+1,874)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    79,519 miles
    Test number
    888745673217
    • NoteOuter face of off side rear brake disc rusty

  21. Pass77,645 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,645 miles
    Test number
    905538652274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,421 miles (+5,501)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    318554461168
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass67,920 miles (+12,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    891487080162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,101 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,101 miles
    Test number
    500524599166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,602 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,602 miles
    Test number
    364459288179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,655 miles
    Test number
    682946087107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,655 miles (+6,283)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,655 miles
    Test number
    154646887100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracked all round the shoulder of the tyre but no cords showing at time of test.

  28. Pass37,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    450543296181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S27 GBH

Does S27 GBH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 GBH is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 GBH?
The MOT on S27 GBH is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 GBH done?
S27 GBH was recorded at 103,867 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 3,288 miles a year.
Has S27 GBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 GBH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S27 GBH 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 S27 GBH find?
S27 GBH passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round; underbody corrosion.

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