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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S45 FVKMOT history

S45 FVK is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 53,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

S45 FVK blue 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,555 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 FVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 FVK was last recorded at 53,555 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,486 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
1,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,555 miles
  • 2024 – 53,486 miles
  • 2020 – 50,795 miles
  • 2018 – 46,724 miles
  • 2017 – 41,784 miles
  • 2016 – 38,250 miles
  • 2015 – 36,250 miles
  • 2014 – 35,381 miles
  • 2013 – 34,387 miles
  • 2012 – 33,617 miles
  • 2011 – 32,615 miles
  • 2010 – 30,515 miles
  • 2009 – 28,416 miles
  • 2008 – 27,619 miles
  • 2007 – 22,331 miles
  • 2006 – 18,097 miles
  • 2005 – 14,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,555 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,555 miles
    Test number
    731949056901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail53,550 miles (+64)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,550 miles
    Test number
    974902108390
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer hole in pipe due to poor weld (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass53,486 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,486 miles
    Test number
    445256953872
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail53,448 miles (+2,653)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,448 miles
    Test number
    152576755627
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass50,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,795 miles
    Test number
    744258842006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail50,794 miles (+4,070)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,794 miles
    Test number
    933980633550
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass46,724 miles (+4,940)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    46,724 miles
    Test number
    345772665504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,784 miles (+3,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,784 miles
    Test number
    416929533828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass38,250 miles (+2,000)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,250 miles
    Test number
    400309008518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,250 miles (+869)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    36,250 miles
    Test number
    374483476725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tread & side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tread & side wall cracking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass35,381 miles (+994)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,381 miles
    Test number
    367974094429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre cracking in tread & side wall
    • NoteOff side rear tyre cracking in tread & side wall

  12. Pass34,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    605787813384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,387 miles (+770)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,387 miles
    Test number
    628717913350
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass33,617 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    317773982498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail33,617 miles (+1,002)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,617 miles
    Test number
    319763382275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass32,615 miles (+2,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,615 miles
    Test number
    398963481498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass30,515 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,515 miles
    Test number
    654424980255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,416 miles (+797)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,416 miles
    Test number
    841791089287
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer baffles breaking up
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteSlight play n/s/r antiroll bar drop link ball joint

  19. Pass27,619 miles (+5,288)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,619 miles
    Test number
    784322388287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,331 miles (+4,234)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,331 miles
    Test number
    904098077204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,097 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,097 miles
    Test number
    332309676441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,941 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    14,941 miles
    Test number
    214803585282
    • NoteAdvise condensation in both headlamps
    • NoteAdvise front brake imbalance 21%
    • NoteAdvise oil around rear axle going on to exhaust

Questions about S45 FVK

Does S45 FVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 FVK is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 FVK?
The MOT on S45 FVK is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 FVK done?
S45 FVK was recorded at 53,555 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 1,849 miles a year.
Has S45 FVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 FVK has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S45 FVK 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 S45 FVK find?
S45 FVK passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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