
Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S40 VONMOT history
S40 VON is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,719 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Jun 2024
- Mileage
- 62,719 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jun 2023
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,093 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S40 VON
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 3 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Jun 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jun 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S40 VON was last recorded at 62,719 miles on 13 Jun 2023, 731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 61,988 miles · 8 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 731 miles
- Average per year
- 2,093 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 62,719 miles
- 2022 – 61,988 miles
- 2021 – 61,060 miles
- 2019 – 58,573 miles
- 2018 – 57,044 miles
- 2017 – 55,925 miles
- 2016 – 54,923 miles
- 2015 – 54,186 miles
- 2014 – 53,998 miles
- 2013 – 53,126 miles
- 2012 – 52,953 miles
- 2011 – 48,978 miles
- 2010 – 45,678 miles
- 2009 – 42,630 miles
- 2008 – 38,307 miles
- 2007 – 34,150 miles
- 2006 – 28,271 miles
- 2005 – 25,265 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,719 miles (+731)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 62,719 miles
- Test number
- 742020191956
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,988 miles (+928)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 61,988 miles
- Test number
- 932916406295
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,060 miles (+2,487)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 61,060 miles
- Test number
- 216212754761
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,573 miles (+1,529)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 58,573 miles
- Test number
- 532419151113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,044 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 57,044 miles
- Test number
- 898982951883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,925 miles (+1,002)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 55,925 miles
- Test number
- 774942243282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,923 miles (+737)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 54,923 miles
- Test number
- 400663021808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,186 miles (+188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 54,186 miles
- Test number
- 838701475162
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass53,998 miles (+872)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 53,998 miles
- Test number
- 917102174169
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,126 miles (+173)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 53,126 miles
- Test number
- 998487673171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,953 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 52,953 miles
- Test number
- 747015942113
- NoteOffside rear tyre splitting
Fail52,953 miles (+3,975)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,953 miles
- Test number
- 205322942403
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteOffside rear tyre splitting
Pass48,978 miles (+3,300)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 48,978 miles
- Test number
- 688231031118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,678 miles (+3,048)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,678 miles
- Test number
- 284938830450
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,630 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 42,630 miles
- Test number
- 341135729407
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,630 miles (+4,323)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,630 miles
- Test number
- 862232429211
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,307 miles (+4,157)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 38,307 miles
- Test number
- 740751698168
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass34,150 miles (+5,879)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 34,150 miles
- Test number
- 200386687147
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass28,271 miles (+3,006)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 28,271 miles
- Test number
- 813488376152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,265 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 25,265 miles
- Test number
- 710383305242
- NoteALL FOUR TYRES.TYRE WALLS CRACKED.
Questions about S40 VON
- Does S40 VON currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S40 VON expired on 12 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S40 VON?
- The MOT on S40 VON expired on 12 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S40 VON done?
- S40 VON was recorded at 62,719 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2023, an average of 2,093 miles a year.
- Has S40 VON ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S40 VON has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2012.
- Has the mileage on S40 VON 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 VON find?
- S40 VON passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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