Mazda MX-5
Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc
S40 GSCMOT history
S40 GSC is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 72,843 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 72,843 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 GSC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,798 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 21 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 GSC was last recorded at 72,843 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 72,840 miles · 5 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 4,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 72,843 miles
- 2025 – 70,660 miles
- 2024 – 67,808 miles
- 2023 – 65,393 miles
- 2022 – 62,934 miles
- 2021 – 61,145 miles
- 2020 – 59,284 miles
- 2019 – 54,982 miles
- 2018 – 45,737 miles
- 2017 – 39,503 miles
- 2016 – 31,590 miles
- 2015 – 24,882 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,843 miles
- AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnderbody suspension components heavily corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
17 tests since 26 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,843 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 72,843 miles
- Test number
- 896994692147
- AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly high
- AdvisoryUnderbody suspension components heavily corroded
Fail72,840 miles (+2,180)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,840 miles
- Test number
- 655574184315
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OSR inner sill holed (MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake travel slightly high
- AdvisoryUnderbody suspension components heavily corroded
Pass70,660 miles (+2,852)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 70,660 miles
- Test number
- 954294828276
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral support panel corroded
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass67,808 miles (+29)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 67,808 miles
- Test number
- 946434246561
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail67,779 miles (+2,386)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,779 miles
- Test number
- 707973307746
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unless key in lock at same time (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass65,393 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 65,393 miles
- Test number
- 412547020926
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail65,392 miles (+2,458)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,392 miles
- Test number
- 369769304977
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass62,934 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 62,934 miles
- Test number
- 385569652474
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail62,925 miles (+1,780)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,925 miles
- Test number
- 571285040381
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,145 miles (+1,861)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2022
- Odometer
- 61,145 miles
- Test number
- 457058501951
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,284 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 59,284 miles
- Test number
- 199004973736
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
Pass54,982 miles (+9,245)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 54,982 miles
- Test number
- 477757369753
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass45,737 miles (+6,234)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 45,737 miles
- Test number
- 150205616747
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,503 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 39,503 miles
- Test number
- 730916651206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,502 miles (+7,912)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,502 miles
- Test number
- 271045872323
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,590 miles (+6,708)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 31,590 miles
- Test number
- 541879369815
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass24,882 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 24,882 miles
- Test number
- 249046445480
- NoteAll 4 tyres perished & cracked
Questions about S40 GSC
- Does S40 GSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 GSC is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S40 GSC?
- The MOT on S40 GSC is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S40 GSC done?
- S40 GSC was recorded at 72,843 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
- Has S40 GSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 GSC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S40 GSC 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 GSC find?
- S40 GSC passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: parking brake travel slightly high; underbody suspension components heavily corroded.
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