Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S41 BBXMOT history
S41 BBX is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,523 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 91,523 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S41 BBX
- 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
- 31 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S41 BBX was last recorded at 91,523 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 91,464 miles · 17 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 59 miles
- Average per year
- 2,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,523 miles
- 2025 – 84,986 miles
- 2024 – 78,139 miles
- 2023 – 73,738 miles
- 2022 – 69,515 miles
- 2021 – 68,844 miles
- 2020 – 68,302 miles
- 2019 – 67,796 miles
- 2018 – 66,928 miles
- 2014 – 66,407 miles
- 2013 – 61,739 miles
- 2012 – 59,823 miles
- 2011 – 58,414 miles
- 2010 – 57,961 miles
- 2009 – 56,240 miles
- 2008 – 53,762 miles
- 2007 – 32,535 miles
- 2006 – 48,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,523 miles
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,523 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 91,523 miles
- Test number
- 910515687970
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Fail91,464 miles (+6,478)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,464 miles
- Test number
- 510138480163
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,986 miles (+6,847)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 84,986 miles
- Test number
- 595315493558
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,139 miles (+4,401)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 78,139 miles
- Test number
- 416937329077
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,738 miles (+4,223)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 73,738 miles
- Test number
- 139516397859
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass69,515 miles (+671)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 69,515 miles
- Test number
- 676935135849
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass68,844 miles (+542)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 68,844 miles
- Test number
- 701850019094
- MinorNearside Front Lower 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))
Pass68,302 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 68,302 miles
- Test number
- 140824121207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,288 miles (+492)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,288 miles
- Test number
- 714995846821
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Pass67,796 miles (+868)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 67,796 miles
- Test number
- 149766858431
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass66,928 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 66,928 miles
- Test number
- 604218011821
- AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to underbody and all suspension arms front and rear
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail66,928 miles (+521)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,928 miles
- Test number
- 376060042729
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion to underbody and all suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass66,407 miles (+4,668)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 66,407 miles
- Test number
- 415227544282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteAdvise corrosion o/s/r sill
- NoteAdvise slight underbody corrosion
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass61,739 miles (+1,916)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 61,739 miles
- Test number
- 819726243257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,823 miles (+1,409)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 59,823 miles
- Test number
- 468294542260
- NoteSlight brake bind O/S/F
Pass58,414 miles (+453)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 58,414 miles
- Test number
- 258924901266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,961 miles (+1,721)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 57,961 miles
- Test number
- 204552580494
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass56,240 miles (+2,478)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 56,240 miles
- Test number
- 341301249140
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteFront and rear suspension slightly corroded
Pass53,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 53,762 miles
- Test number
- 232143348163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,761 miles (+21,226)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,761 miles
- Test number
- 290373248453
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 32,535 miles
- Test number
- 422634447150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,534 miles (+4,271)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,534 miles
- Test number
- 114584047145
- FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass48,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 48,263 miles
- Test number
- 273569256487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 48,263 miles
- Test number
- 344899956139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S41 BBX
- Does S41 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S41 BBX is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S41 BBX?
- The MOT on S41 BBX is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S41 BBX done?
- S41 BBX was recorded at 91,523 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 2,142 miles a year.
- Has S41 BBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S41 BBX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S41 BBX 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 S41 BBX find?
- S41 BBX passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s.
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