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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,999 cc

S31 HCHMOT history

S31 HCH is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S31 HCH silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
165,428 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 HCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S31 HCH was last recorded at 165,428 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 1,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,914 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,514 miles
Average per year
8,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,428 miles
  • 2025 – 163,914 miles
  • 2024 – 159,357 miles
  • 2023 – 148,487 miles
  • 2022 – 131,722 miles
  • 2021 – 117,370 miles
  • 2020 – 103,756 miles
  • 2019 – 88,725 miles
  • 2018 – 72,679 miles
  • 2017 – 64,313 miles
  • 2016 – 57,181 miles
  • 2015 – 46,681 miles
  • 2014 – 39,097 miles
  • 2013 – 27,926 miles
  • 2012 – 27,683 miles
  • 2011 – 27,156 miles
  • 2010 – 23,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,428 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer lower seat belt mount excessive corrosion inner and centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone front bush pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer lower seat belt mount excessive corrosion inner and centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,428 miles (+1,514)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,428 miles
    Test number
    153080523269
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer lower seat belt mount excessive corrosion inner and centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone front bush pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer lower seat belt mount excessive corrosion inner and centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    163,914 miles
    Test number
    761368019593
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Fail163,914 miles (+4,557)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,914 miles
    Test number
    603908922580
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass159,357 miles (+10,870)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,357 miles
    Test number
    682173922062
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,487 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,487 miles
    Test number
    564407749491
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail148,487 miles (+16,765)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,487 miles
    Test number
    138185357324
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,722 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    131632149280
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail131,722 miles (+14,352)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,722 miles
    Test number
    773154732401
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass117,370 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,370 miles
    Test number
    791866264913
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail117,370 miles (+13,614)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,370 miles
    Test number
    530213374460
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass103,756 miles (+15,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    103,756 miles
    Test number
    243984723183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,725 miles (+16,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    88,725 miles
    Test number
    649596851874
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 305/50/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass72,679 miles (+1,837)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    72,679 miles
    Test number
    186447149161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,842 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    990132231242
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and o/s front brakes binding slightly

  15. Fail70,842 miles (+6,529)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,842 miles
    Test number
    330864451873
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear and o/s front brakes binding slightly

  16. Pass64,313 miles (+7,132)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,313 miles
    Test number
    512649343948
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in both front antiroll bar links
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  17. Pass57,181 miles (+10,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    501026760999
    • AdvisoryBand of rust on rear discs
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear brakes binding
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding

  18. Pass46,681 miles (+7,584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,681 miles
    Test number
    266882265023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,097 miles (+11,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    159777554400
    • NoteOff side front brake disc rusty and scored on inner surface

  20. Pass27,926 miles (+243)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    27,926 miles
    Test number
    186055863428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,683 miles (+527)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    235395212408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,156 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,156 miles
    Test number
    639431611156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,320 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    23,320 miles
    Test number
    364070080215
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded and front pads look low

Questions about S31 HCH

Does S31 HCH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 HCH expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 HCH?
The MOT on S31 HCH expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 HCH done?
S31 HCH was recorded at 165,428 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 8,985 miles a year.
Has S31 HCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 HCH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 HCH 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 HCH find?
S31 HCH failed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer lower seat belt mount excessive corrosion inner and centre sill; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper wishbone front bush pin; offside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer lower seat belt mount excessive corrosion inner and centre sill, and 3 more.

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