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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S41 BAAMOT history

S41 BAA is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 117,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S41 BAA green 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,807 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 BAA
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
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S41 BAA was last recorded at 117,807 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2023: 15,603 miles, lower than 114,798 miles on 19 Jul 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,374 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
2,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,807 miles
  • 2025 – 116,374 miles
  • 2024 – 115,989 miles
  • 2023 – 115,603 miles
  • 2022 – 114,798 miles
  • 2021 – 114,577 miles
  • 2020 – 114,097 miles
  • 2019 – 113,010 miles
  • 2018 – 111,969 miles
  • 2017 – 110,123 miles
  • 2016 – 104,908 miles
  • 2015 – 101,705 miles
  • 2014 – 99,336 miles
  • 2013 – 97,207 miles
  • 2012 – 94,305 miles
  • 2011 – 91,793 miles
  • 2010 – 89,814 miles
  • 2009 – 86,572 miles
  • 2008 – 84,068 miles
  • 2007 – 74,864 miles
  • 2006 – 66,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,807 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,807 miles (+1,433)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    847208465549
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,374 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,374 miles
    Test number
    994142294444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail116,374 miles (+385)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,374 miles
    Test number
    524168711982
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,989 miles
    Test number
    433174962012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail115,989 miles (+386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,989 miles
    Test number
    537247120386
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  6. Pass115,603 miles (+100,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    400472867664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail15,603 miles (-99,195)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,603 miles
    Test number
    261116976757
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass114,798 miles (+221)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    114,798 miles
    Test number
    441160303583
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass114,577 miles (+480)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    114,577 miles
    Test number
    192501658386
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass114,097 miles (+1,087)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    114,097 miles
    Test number
    847896256618
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly Perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly Perished. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal Rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer seal Rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass113,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    635828901237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,010 miles (+1,041)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,010 miles
    Test number
    710317151631
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass111,969 miles (+1,846)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,969 miles
    Test number
    668121228318
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass110,123 miles (+5,215)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    110,123 miles
    Test number
    777258146090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has split on inner sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass104,908 miles (+3,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,908 miles
    Test number
    661383438710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    101,705 miles
    Test number
    666384795190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail101,702 miles (+2,366)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,702 miles
    Test number
    679384395169
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass99,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    99,336 miles
    Test number
    108265594147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,334 miles (+2,127)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,334 miles
    Test number
    729545894184
    • FailureNearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass97,207 miles (+2,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    97,207 miles
    Test number
    487667003290
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass94,305 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    866636482108
    • NoteOuter sills corroded

  22. Fail94,301 miles (+2,508)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,301 miles
    Test number
    259666782478
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroding in the vinicity of the seat belt anchorages

  23. Pass91,793 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,793 miles
    Test number
    476712781171
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn on inner faces
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteSlight wear rear brake discs

  24. Fail91,793 miles (+1,979)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,793 miles
    Test number
    935912781180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront discs worn on inner faces
    • NoteGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • NoteSlight wear rear brake discs

  25. Pass89,814 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,814 miles
    Test number
    372422480167
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  26. Fail89,814 miles (+3,242)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,814 miles
    Test number
    290251580453
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  27. Pass86,572 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,572 miles
    Test number
    292343389126
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass84,068 miles (+9,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,068 miles
    Test number
    832296688163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass74,864 miles (+8,812)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,864 miles
    Test number
    844045767155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres wearing on inside edges
    • NoteO/s/f brake holding on slightly
    • NoteRear tyres feathering slightly

  30. Pass66,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    66,052 miles
    Test number
    733268676110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S41 BAA

Does S41 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S41 BAA is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S41 BAA?
The MOT on S41 BAA is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S41 BAA done?
S41 BAA was recorded at 117,807 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,581 miles a year.
Has S41 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 BAA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S41 BAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S41 BAA find?
S41 BAA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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