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Mazda MX-5

Yellow · Petrol · 2003 · 1,839 cc

S3 FORMOT history

S3 FOR is a yellow petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2024.

S3 FOR yellow 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 10 Jul 2025
Mileage
149,638 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 FOR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 FOR was last recorded at 149,638 miles on 21 Jun 2024, 784 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,854 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
784 miles
Average per year
7,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,638 miles
  • 2023 – 148,854 miles
  • 2022 – 143,747 miles
  • 2021 – 131,007 miles
  • 2020 – 118,490 miles
  • 2019 – 114,051 miles
  • 2018 – 104,394 miles
  • 2017 – 91,307 miles
  • 2016 – 86,351 miles
  • 2015 – 74,983 miles
  • 2014 – 72,745 miles
  • 2013 – 69,560 miles
  • 2012 – 66,425 miles
  • 2011 – 66,345 miles
  • 2010 – 55,424 miles
  • 2009 – 48,873 miles
  • 2008 – 34,090 miles
  • 2007 – 27,805 miles
  • 2006 – 22,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,638 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Both rear tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Chip in zone b of windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Eml light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front and rear subframes very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • N/s front tyre getting low on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,638 miles (+784)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,638 miles
    Test number
    587978510848
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass148,854 miles (+35)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,854 miles
    Test number
    804498063794
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail148,819 miles (+5,072)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,819 miles
    Test number
    516292606779
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,747 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,747 miles
    Test number
    581846441452
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

  5. Fail143,690 miles (+12,683)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,690 miles
    Test number
    976757157525
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass131,007 miles (+12,517)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,007 miles
    Test number
    407264957822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,490 miles (+4,439)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,490 miles
    Test number
    605529559482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    833560985285
    • AdvisorySills corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  9. Fail114,051 miles (+9,657)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,051 miles
    Test number
    902588090443
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySills corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroding

  10. Pass104,394 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    393945505898
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryChip in zone b of windscreen
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes very rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre getting low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill rusty
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust joint

  11. Fail104,374 miles (+13,067)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,374 miles
    Test number
    707091991436
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryChip in zone b of windscreen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes very rusty
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre getting low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill rusty
    • AdvisorySlight bind n/s rear brake
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust joint

  12. Pass91,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,307 miles
    Test number
    280623832288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail91,304 miles (+4,953)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,304 miles
    Test number
    309867655188
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass86,351 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    86,351 miles
    Test number
    777501745896
    • AdvisoryCentre Front items removed from drivers view before test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail86,337 miles (+11,354)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,337 miles
    Test number
    104645963600
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front items removed from drivers view before test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass74,983 miles (+2,238)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    146669165059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    439224164096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail72,745 miles (+3,185)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,745 miles
    Test number
    566509654017
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass69,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    497028553070
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail69,560 miles (+3,135)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    159448753491
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass66,425 miles (+80)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,425 miles
    Test number
    496071182093
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass66,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    209002331297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,345 miles (+10,921)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,345 miles
    Test number
    399662131226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass55,424 miles (+6,551)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,424 miles
    Test number
    631075490223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,873 miles (+14,783)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,873 miles
    Test number
    634865799229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,090 miles (+6,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    34,090 miles
    Test number
    241188198273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass27,805 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,805 miles
    Test number
    412604707416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,168 miles
    Test number
    353170776281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 FOR

Does S3 FOR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 FOR expired on 10 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 FOR?
The MOT on S3 FOR expired on 10 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 FOR done?
S3 FOR was recorded at 149,638 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2024, an average of 7,188 miles a year.
Has S3 FOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 FOR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S3 FOR 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 FOR find?
S3 FOR passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2024 with 1 advisory: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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