Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc
S30 CTAMOT history
S30 CTA is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 104,838 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,394 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S30 CTA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S30 CTA was last recorded at 104,838 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 839 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,999 miles · 5 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 839 miles
- Average per year
- 1,394 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 104,838 miles
- 2025 – 103,999 miles
- 2024 – 102,860 miles
- 2023 – 101,850 miles
- 2022 – 101,541 miles
- 2020 – 101,510 miles
- 2018 – 101,320 miles
- 2016 – 100,962 miles
- 2015 – 100,252 miles
- 2014 – 99,913 miles
- 2013 – 99,156 miles
- 2012 – 98,226 miles
- 2011 – 96,667 miles
- 2010 – 93,079 miles
- 2009 – 89,579 miles
- 2008 – 86,060 miles
- 2007 – 81,860 miles
- 2006 – 76,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass104,838 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass104,838 miles (+839)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 104,838 miles
- Test number
- 853036409709
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,999 miles (+542)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 103,999 miles
- Test number
- 446372545941
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass103,457 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 103,457 miles
- Test number
- 375867832449
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail103,456 miles (+596)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,456 miles
- Test number
- 352580332252
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,860 miles (+1,010)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 102,860 miles
- Test number
- 613084239332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,850 miles (+309)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2024
- Odometer
- 101,850 miles
- Test number
- 744909832066
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,541 miles (+31)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2023
- Odometer
- 101,541 miles
- Test number
- 581204763691
- AdvisoryAll mechanical components/bushes showing determination
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
Fail101,510 miles (+190)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,510 miles
- Test number
- 695181495835
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle has been standing
Pass101,320 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 101,320 miles
- Test number
- 785786852046
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail101,318 miles (+356)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,318 miles
- Test number
- 968847651365
- DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass100,962 miles (+710)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 100,962 miles
- Test number
- 289547285684
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Pass100,252 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 100,252 miles
- Test number
- 323164371938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,913 miles (+24)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,913 miles
- Test number
- 597558944271
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail99,889 miles (+733)3 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,889 miles
- Test number
- 227136044209
- DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass99,156 miles (+930)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 99,156 miles
- Test number
- 376313353279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,226 miles (+1,559)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 98,226 miles
- Test number
- 848288282154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,667 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 96,667 miles
- Test number
- 787235791173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,664 miles (+3,585)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,664 miles
- Test number
- 877835591104
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,079 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 93,079 miles
- Test number
- 791054910222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,067 miles (+3,488)3 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,067 miles
- Test number
- 950823380105
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
Pass89,579 miles (+3,519)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 89,579 miles
- Test number
- 282273379478
- NoteAdvise inspection of front brake pads
- NoteFront and rear suspension componants showing rust corrosion
- NoteRear suspension lower arms outer bushes showing deteriation
Pass86,060 miles (+4,200)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 86,060 miles
- Test number
- 454439978102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,860 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 81,860 miles
- Test number
- 951487977148
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail81,859 miles (+5,115)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,859 miles
- Test number
- 433897377119
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass76,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 76,744 miles
- Test number
- 261901286496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,744 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,744 miles
- Test number
- 812931786126
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about S30 CTA
- Does S30 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 CTA is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S30 CTA?
- The MOT on S30 CTA is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S30 CTA done?
- S30 CTA was recorded at 104,838 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 1,394 miles a year.
- Has S30 CTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S30 CTA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on S30 CTA 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 S30 CTA find?
- S30 CTA passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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