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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

S40 NGMMOT history

S40 NGM is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 20 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

S40 NGM grey 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 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
88,540 mi
At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 NGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S40 NGM was last recorded at 88,540 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 1,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,175 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
1,365 miles
Average per year
3,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 88,540 miles
  • 2023 – 87,175 miles
  • 2022 – 85,561 miles
  • 2021 – 82,346 miles
  • 2020 – 78,568 miles
  • 2019 – 77,258 miles
  • 2018 – 73,568 miles
  • 2017 – 71,632 miles
  • 2016 – 69,417 miles
  • 2015 – 64,389 miles
  • 2014 – 62,721 miles
  • 2013 – 59,994 miles
  • 2012 – 57,675 miles
  • 2011 – 55,575 miles
  • 2010 – 53,030 miles
  • 2009 – 52,944 miles
  • 2008 – 40,188 miles
  • 2007 – 32,771 miles
  • 2006 – 25,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,540 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,540 miles (+1,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,540 miles
    Test number
    784061543518
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass87,175 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,175 miles
    Test number
    329643877331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass85,561 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    85,561 miles
    Test number
    727773786066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,346 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    82,346 miles
    Test number
    946538676271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,568 miles (+1,310)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    351198578544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,258 miles (+3,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    77,258 miles
    Test number
    978609967843
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,568 miles
    Test number
    802706577712
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

  8. Fail73,568 miles (+1,936)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,568 miles
    Test number
    354508142639
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

  9. Pass71,632 miles (+2,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    772659809638
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light indicates a fault

  10. Pass69,417 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,417 miles
    Test number
    142577255303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,389 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,389 miles
    Test number
    899069775059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass62,721 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    538036034149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail62,721 miles (+2,727)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    487654234175
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCoolent leak

  14. Pass59,994 miles (+2,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    59,994 miles
    Test number
    839200333166
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass57,675 miles (+149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,675 miles
    Test number
    625041952158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail57,526 miles (+1,951)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,526 miles
    Test number
    776595642148
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Fail55,575 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    295597741492
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass55,575 miles (+2,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    795477441118
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass53,030 miles (+86)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,030 miles
    Test number
    333122850180
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass52,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,944 miles
    Test number
    373034579430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail52,944 miles (+4,150)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,944 miles
    Test number
    374383479497
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTravel on parking brake

  22. Pass48,794 miles (+8,606)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    48,794 miles
    Test number
    704003789066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,188 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,188 miles
    Test number
    453434098057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,771 miles (+7,393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    32,771 miles
    Test number
    324922457109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,378 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,378 miles
    Test number
    930451376101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside park brake effort low
    • NotePark brake has little reserve travel

Questions about S40 NGM

Does S40 NGM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 NGM expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 NGM?
The MOT on S40 NGM expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 NGM done?
S40 NGM was recorded at 88,540 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 3,471 miles a year.
Has S40 NGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 NGM has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S40 NGM 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 NGM find?
S40 NGM failed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 2 major defects: nearside rear upper coil spring fractured or broken; rear inner vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides.

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