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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

S44 AVHMOT history

S44 AVH is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

S44 AVH red 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
96,597 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 AVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 AVH was last recorded at 96,597 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,597 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,597 miles
  • 2025 – 93,916 miles
  • 2024 – 92,429 miles
  • 2023 – 91,057 miles
  • 2022 – 87,606 miles
  • 2021 – 86,865 miles
  • 2020 – 84,110 miles
  • 2019 – 77,709 miles
  • 2018 – 69,169 miles
  • 2017 – 60,255 miles
  • 2016 – 52,454 miles
  • 2015 – 45,843 miles
  • 2014 – 39,224 miles
  • 2013 – 34,344 miles
  • 2012 – 29,250 miles
  • 2011 – 24,839 miles
  • 2010 – 15,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,597 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has screw in the inside shoulderRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front, nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,597 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    96,597 miles
    Test number
    721896298943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has screw in the inside shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,597 miles (+2,681)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,597 miles
    Test number
    438928900672
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has screw in the inside shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,916 miles (+1,487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    93,916 miles
    Test number
    438816141279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass92,429 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    92,429 miles
    Test number
    287166320861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front, nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly

  5. Fail92,427 miles (+1,370)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,427 miles
    Test number
    163812845831
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front, nearside rear and offside rear brakes binding slightly

  6. Pass91,057 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,057 miles
    Test number
    790025236259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass87,606 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,606 miles
    Test number
    454329913598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,388 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    234940489641
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust tunnel heat shield disintegrating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sub frame to body bracing bar heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sub frame to body bracing bar heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail87,388 miles (+523)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    136232558339
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust tunnel heat shield disintegrating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sub frame to body bracing bar heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sub frame to body bracing bar heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass86,865 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    86,865 miles
    Test number
    428849274989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,110 miles (+6,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,110 miles
    Test number
    504091655090
    • 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 on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass77,709 miles (+8,540)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,709 miles
    Test number
    822673414148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,169 miles
    Test number
    188716966231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail69,168 miles (+8,913)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,168 miles
    Test number
    446670650246
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass60,255 miles (+7,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,255 miles
    Test number
    616997190585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass52,454 miles (+6,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,454 miles
    Test number
    423768200110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  17. Pass45,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    685276125152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,843 miles (+6,619)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,843 miles
    Test number
    385621825129
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass39,224 miles (+4,880)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    39,224 miles
    Test number
    247836924162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade worn.

  20. Pass34,344 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    34,344 miles
    Test number
    658693923177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,250 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,250 miles
    Test number
    886249622179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,839 miles (+9,174)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,839 miles
    Test number
    877682201269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    15,665 miles
    Test number
    664510120157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S44 AVH

Does S44 AVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 AVH is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 AVH?
The MOT on S44 AVH is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 AVH done?
S44 AVH was recorded at 96,597 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,104 miles a year.
Has S44 AVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 AVH has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 AVH 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 S44 AVH find?
S44 AVH passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking; nearside rear tyre has screw in the inside shoulder; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, and 1 more.

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