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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

S31 BXYMOT history

S31 BXY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

S31 BXY silver 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
84,572 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 BXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 BXY was last recorded at 84,572 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 4,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,597 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,975 miles
Average per year
3,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,572 miles
  • 2024 – 79,597 miles
  • 2023 – 72,760 miles
  • 2022 – 64,657 miles
  • 2021 – 57,417 miles
  • 2020 – 53,969 miles
  • 2018 – 46,312 miles
  • 2017 – 41,790 miles
  • 2016 – 39,976 miles
  • 2015 – 37,581 miles
  • 2014 – 33,925 miles
  • 2013 – 32,562 miles
  • 2012 – 31,408 miles
  • 2011 – 30,869 miles
  • 2010 – 27,880 miles
  • 2009 – 25,564 miles
  • 2008 – 22,584 miles
  • 2007 – 21,195 miles
  • 2006 – 18,476 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,572 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass84,572 miles (+4,975)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    84,572 miles
    Test number
    704238018449
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,597 miles (+6,837)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,597 miles
    Test number
    494642478611
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass72,760 miles (+8,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,760 miles
    Test number
    970641270312
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass64,657 miles (+7,240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    771104849841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass57,417 miles (+3,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,417 miles
    Test number
    635278013889
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass53,969 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,969 miles
    Test number
    959704697013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,962 miles (+7,650)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,962 miles
    Test number
    331841144476
    • DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass46,312 miles (+4,522)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,312 miles
    Test number
    835176023515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,790 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    162707897285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,976 miles (+2,395)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,976 miles
    Test number
    298290452287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,581 miles (+3,656)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,581 miles
    Test number
    566876719133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,925 miles (+1,363)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,925 miles
    Test number
    925211254267
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outer side wall cracking.

  13. Pass32,562 miles (+1,154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,562 miles
    Test number
    449114153273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,408 miles (+539)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,408 miles
    Test number
    568322222206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,869 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,869 miles
    Test number
    805945131299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,880 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    990384100242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail27,877 miles (+23)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,877 miles
    Test number
    184932700257
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Fail27,854 miles (+2,290)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,854 miles
    Test number
    360791600451
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Pass25,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,564 miles
    Test number
    883648999198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,564 miles (+2,980)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,564 miles
    Test number
    250086399404
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass22,584 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    22,584 miles
    Test number
    350600208437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,195 miles (+2,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,195 miles
    Test number
    323931807255
    • 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)

  23. Pass18,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    18,476 miles
    Test number
    252742706216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 BXY

Does S31 BXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 BXY is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 BXY?
The MOT on S31 BXY is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 BXY done?
S31 BXY was recorded at 84,572 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 3,304 miles a year.
Has S31 BXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 BXY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S31 BXY 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 S31 BXY find?
S31 BXY passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, and 1 more.

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