Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S42 ADMMOT history
S42 ADM is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,236 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 May 2026
- Mileage
- 56,236 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S42 ADM
- 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
- 30 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S42 ADM was last recorded at 56,236 miles on 14 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 56,235 miles · 9 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 56,236 miles
- 2023 – 56,115 miles
- 2021 – 56,103 miles
- 2020 – 56,093 miles
- 2018 – 55,689 miles
- 2017 – 54,175 miles
- 2016 – 51,006 miles
- 2015 – 49,529 miles
- 2014 – 48,461 miles
- 2013 – 46,649 miles
- 2010 – 45,013 miles
- 2009 – 43,246 miles
- 2008 – 42,671 miles
- 2006 – 36,233 miles
- 2005 – 25,648 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,236 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Various corrosion to underside of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,236 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2026
- Odometer
- 56,236 miles
- Test number
- 694596115385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,235 miles (+120)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,235 miles
- Test number
- 796030128022
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass56,115 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,115 miles
- Test number
- 707204047382
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail56,110 miles (+7)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,110 miles
- Test number
- 807773682383
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryVarious corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail56,103 miles (+10)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,103 miles
- Test number
- 306590471032
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass56,093 miles (+404)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 56,093 miles
- Test number
- 408875767446
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass55,689 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 55,689 miles
- Test number
- 999066224483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail55,689 miles (+1,514)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,689 miles
- Test number
- 972229000795
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass54,175 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 54,175 miles
- Test number
- 160879225660
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Fail54,175 miles (+3,169)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,175 miles
- Test number
- 797334498208
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
Pass51,006 miles (+1,477)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 51,006 miles
- Test number
- 562525752784
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre side wall slight cracking
Pass49,529 miles (+1,068)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,529 miles
- Test number
- 797977405120
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s outer sill corrodid
Pass48,461 miles (+1,812)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 48,461 miles
- Test number
- 436594494066
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass46,649 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 46,649 miles
- Test number
- 298075703492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,649 miles (+1,636)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,649 miles
- Test number
- 386405503196
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass45,013 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 45,013 miles
- Test number
- 644528840115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,001 miles (+1,755)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,001 miles
- Test number
- 813806240181
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,246 miles (+575)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 43,246 miles
- Test number
- 442024019185
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,671 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,671 miles
- Test number
- 224562618138
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,671 miles (+6,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 42,671 miles
- Test number
- 443582218164
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,233 miles (+10,585)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 36,233 miles
- Test number
- 553745366295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 25,648 miles
- Test number
- 572938355274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S42 ADM
- Does S42 ADM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S42 ADM expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S42 ADM?
- The MOT on S42 ADM expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S42 ADM done?
- S42 ADM was recorded at 56,236 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2025, an average of 1,556 miles a year.
- Has S42 ADM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S42 ADM has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on S42 ADM 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 S42 ADM find?
- S42 ADM passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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