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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,496 cc

S40 FTWMOT history

S40 FTW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 50,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

S40 FTW red 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
50,189 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,217 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 FTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,496 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 FTW was last recorded at 50,189 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 7,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
42,836 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,353 miles
Average per year
5,217 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,189 miles
  • 2025 – 42,836 miles
  • 2024 – 36,059 miles
  • 2023 – 30,739 miles
  • 2022 – 28,093 miles
  • 2021 – 21,827 miles
  • 2020 – 18,323 miles
  • 2019 – 13,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,189 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    50,189 miles
    Test number
    937154952342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail50,185 miles (+7,349)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,185 miles
    Test number
    577478475707
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass42,836 miles (+6,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    42,836 miles
    Test number
    918135722860
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,059 miles (+5,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    36,059 miles
    Test number
    968654464237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass30,739 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    30,739 miles
    Test number
    493591480434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass28,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    810682993606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail28,093 miles (+6,266)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,093 miles
    Test number
    583655381949
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass21,827 miles (+3,504)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    21,827 miles
    Test number
    367716722335
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub assembly bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass18,323 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,323 miles
    Test number
    404920003121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    13,523 miles
    Test number
    697803417502
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about S40 FTW

Does S40 FTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 FTW is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 FTW?
The MOT on S40 FTW is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 FTW done?
S40 FTW was recorded at 50,189 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 5,217 miles a year.
Has S40 FTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 FTW has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S40 FTW 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 FTW find?
S40 FTW passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, corroded; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in bush, and 1 more.

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