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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S39 AEBMOT history

S39 AEB is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 119,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2024.

S39 AEB silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
119,285 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S39 AEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S39 AEB was last recorded at 119,285 miles on 6 Jul 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,282 miles · 3 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,285 miles
  • 2023 – 112,551 miles
  • 2022 – 101,225 miles
  • 2020 – 100,135 miles
  • 2019 – 88,977 miles
  • 2018 – 86,824 miles
  • 2017 – 84,716 miles
  • 2016 – 82,974 miles
  • 2015 – 81,077 miles
  • 2014 – 79,134 miles
  • 2013 – 76,988 miles
  • 2012 – 71,181 miles
  • 2011 – 61,941 miles
  • 2010 – 52,550 miles
  • 2009 – 48,728 miles
  • 2007 – 48,236 miles
  • 2005 – 41,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,285 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several leaks (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,285 miles (+3)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,285 miles
    Test number
    748392966136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail119,282 miles (+6,731)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,282 miles
    Test number
    121231544346
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several leaks (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,551 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    112,551 miles
    Test number
    133368736114
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,491 miles (+11,266)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,491 miles
    Test number
    646824748818
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass101,225 miles (+83)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    101,225 miles
    Test number
    175245221342
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail101,142 miles (+1,007)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,142 miles
    Test number
    682682025988
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass100,135 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    100,135 miles
    Test number
    672189112205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL PANEL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

  8. Fail100,090 miles (+11,113)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,090 miles
    Test number
    298983731549
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arche corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arche corroded.

  9. Pass88,977 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,977 miles
    Test number
    887080084715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,824 miles (+2,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,824 miles
    Test number
    600435853840
    • 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)

  11. Pass84,716 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,716 miles
    Test number
    332849977871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass82,974 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    269328843661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,928 miles (+1,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    555846938951
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  14. Pass81,077 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,077 miles
    Test number
    675767375083
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail81,043 miles (+1,909)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,043 miles
    Test number
    398870375042
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass79,134 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,134 miles
    Test number
    858561174047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,988 miles (+5,807)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,988 miles
    Test number
    738110963097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,181 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    558713182080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail71,101 miles (+9,160)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,101 miles
    Test number
    446845972018
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass61,941 miles (+9,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,941 miles
    Test number
    156887291434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass52,550 miles (+3,822)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    52,550 miles
    Test number
    763869200120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,728 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,728 miles
    Test number
    144650629133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,236 miles (+6,823)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    194047767234
    • DangerousNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass41,413 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    361720565472
    • NoteBoth front and rear brake discs getting corroded(advise wheels off brake inspection).

  25. Fail41,413 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,413 miles
    Test number
    171369555251
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth front discs are corroded
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are corroded

Questions about S39 AEB

Does S39 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S39 AEB expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S39 AEB?
The MOT on S39 AEB expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S39 AEB done?
S39 AEB was recorded at 119,285 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2024, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has S39 AEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S39 AEB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S39 AEB 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 S39 AEB find?
S39 AEB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2024 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several leaks; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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