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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

S30 VALMOT history

S30 VAL is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 60,402 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S30 VAL grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
60,402 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 VAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 VAL was last recorded at 60,402 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,771 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
631 miles
Average per year
3,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,402 miles
  • 2025 – 59,771 miles
  • 2024 – 59,040 miles
  • 2023 – 57,724 miles
  • 2022 – 55,734 miles
  • 2021 – 53,451 miles
  • 2020 – 50,938 miles
  • 2019 – 48,043 miles
  • 2018 – 44,457 miles
  • 2017 – 40,861 miles
  • 2016 – 36,515 miles
  • 2015 – 31,749 miles
  • 2014 – 27,027 miles
  • 2013 – 22,325 miles
  • 2012 – 17,019 miles
  • 2011 – 11,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,402 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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 Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front and rear tyres showing age related cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,402 miles (+631)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    60,402 miles
    Test number
    182562040897
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass59,771 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    59,771 miles
    Test number
    986616060873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,739 miles (+699)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,739 miles
    Test number
    690680315464
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,040 miles (+1,316)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,040 miles
    Test number
    830547255984
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass57,724 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    944410840549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,734 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,734 miles
    Test number
    143676614062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,451 miles
    Test number
    439551490789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail53,451 miles (+2,513)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,451 miles
    Test number
    341537328635
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass50,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    880653793469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail50,938 miles (+2,895)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,938 miles
    Test number
    414516367517
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass48,043 miles (+3,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    723575297438
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear tyres showing age related cracking

  12. Pass44,457 miles (+3,596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    469713321426
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear tyres showing age related cracking

  13. Pass40,861 miles (+4,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,861 miles
    Test number
    955692954880
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to show age related cracking in tread

  14. Pass36,515 miles (+4,766)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,515 miles
    Test number
    616616736149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,749 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,749 miles
    Test number
    577991975016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,027 miles (+4,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    27,027 miles
    Test number
    579680374052
    • NoteAll tyres have age related cracks

  17. Pass22,325 miles (+5,306)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,325 miles
    Test number
    798383973070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,019 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    17,019 miles
    Test number
    248824772028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,520 miles
    Test number
    156982481042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 VAL

Does S30 VAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 VAL is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 VAL?
The MOT on S30 VAL is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 VAL done?
S30 VAL was recorded at 60,402 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 3,250 miles a year.
Has S30 VAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 VAL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 VAL 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 VAL find?
S30 VAL passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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