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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2009 · 1,999 cc

S40 ADOMOT history

S40 ADO is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 9 Jan 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 50,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

S40 ADO grey Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
50,399 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 ADO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Jan 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 ADO was last recorded at 50,399 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,498 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
901 miles
Average per year
2,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,399 miles
  • 2025 – 49,498 miles
  • 2024 – 48,216 miles
  • 2023 – 46,935 miles
  • 2022 – 45,754 miles
  • 2021 – 44,243 miles
  • 2020 – 43,764 miles
  • 2019 – 41,216 miles
  • 2018 – 37,993 miles
  • 2017 – 35,932 miles
  • 2016 – 33,175 miles
  • 2015 – 31,009 miles
  • 2014 – 27,252 miles
  • 2013 – 22,174 miles
  • 2012 – 21,127 miles
  • 2011 – 16,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,399 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,399 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    50,399 miles
    Test number
    643527920163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass49,498 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    49,498 miles
    Test number
    487150952791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,216 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2025
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    309913403114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,935 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2024
    Odometer
    46,935 miles
    Test number
    115712734432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,754 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,754 miles
    Test number
    767700400966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,243 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    44,243 miles
    Test number
    956668081467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass43,764 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,764 miles
    Test number
    258193756231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,751 miles (+2,535)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,751 miles
    Test number
    448024627214
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass41,216 miles (+3,223)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,216 miles
    Test number
    602026991137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    278796203271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Fail37,993 miles (+2,061)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,993 miles
    Test number
    546970656541
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Pass35,932 miles (+2,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,932 miles
    Test number
    698635448762
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to s/frames etc
  13. Pass33,175 miles (+2,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,175 miles
    Test number
    353143987818
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  14. Pass31,009 miles (+3,757)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,009 miles
    Test number
    256494235138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,252 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,252 miles
    Test number
    146054934107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass22,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,174 miles
    Test number
    219182943159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail22,174 miles (+1,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,174 miles
    Test number
    516361043180
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass21,127 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    21,127 miles
    Test number
    867899342341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    16,571 miles
    Test number
    156775051384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 ADO

Does S40 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 ADO is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 ADO?
The MOT on S40 ADO is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 ADO done?
S40 ADO was recorded at 50,399 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 2,362 miles a year.
Has S40 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 ADO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on S40 ADO 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 S40 ADO find?
S40 ADO passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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