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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,798 cc

S3 EHMMOT history

S3 EHM is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

S3 EHM grey 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 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
50,871 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 EHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 EHM was last recorded at 50,871 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,866 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,871 miles
  • 2024 – 50,268 miles
  • 2023 – 49,648 miles
  • 2022 – 49,070 miles
  • 2021 – 48,469 miles
  • 2020 – 47,862 miles
  • 2019 – 45,180 miles
  • 2018 – 43,048 miles
  • 2017 – 40,311 miles
  • 2016 – 36,849 miles
  • 2015 – 34,840 miles
  • 2014 – 31,839 miles
  • 2013 – 28,164 miles
  • 2012 – 25,720 miles
  • 2011 – 23,732 miles
  • 2010 – 21,136 miles
  • 2009 – 17,334 miles
  • 2008 – 12,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,871 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,871 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    965540408074
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail50,866 miles (+598)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    547223962897
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill holed and heavy corrosion within 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill holed and corroded within 30cm of mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Brake imbalance 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass50,268 miles (+620)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    50,268 miles
    Test number
    271939493520
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass49,648 miles (+578)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    567465934331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both front brake discs slightly worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise both rear brake discs worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass49,070 miles (+601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    49,070 miles
    Test number
    192864628114
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow at rear

  6. Pass48,469 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,469 miles
    Test number
    819351367733
    • AdvisoryBoth rear antiroll bar D bushes have play
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail48,467 miles (+107)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,467 miles
    Test number
    113018659075
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth read antiroll bar D bushes have play
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail48,360 miles (+498)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,360 miles
    Test number
    452415315622
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play D bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass47,862 miles (+2,682)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,862 miles
    Test number
    763576114783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass45,180 miles (+2,132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,180 miles
    Test number
    865300088336
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass43,048 miles (+2,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,048 miles
    Test number
    198801068504
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated and perished badly

  12. Pass40,311 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,311 miles
    Test number
    791601648912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,849 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,849 miles
    Test number
    463460738364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,840 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    34,840 miles
    Test number
    949049525153
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail34,840 miles (+3,001)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,840 miles
    Test number
    777558725160
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly

  16. Pass31,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    455311024472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,839 miles (+3,675)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,839 miles
    Test number
    635021324334
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass28,164 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    28,164 miles
    Test number
    576858613339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,720 miles (+1,988)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    869047312370
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass23,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,732 miles
    Test number
    975136321355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail23,732 miles (+2,596)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,732 miles
    Test number
    915886921337
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass21,136 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,136 miles
    Test number
    830905010349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,334 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,334 miles
    Test number
    394691129389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,640 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,640 miles
    Test number
    283203238384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,560 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,560 miles
    Test number
    312273328313
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about S3 EHM

Does S3 EHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 EHM is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 EHM?
The MOT on S3 EHM is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 EHM done?
S3 EHM was recorded at 50,871 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,248 miles a year.
Has S3 EHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 EHM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 EHM 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 S3 EHM find?
S3 EHM passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance 23%; rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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