Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc
S46 KUAMOT history
S46 KUA is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,315 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 May 2025
- Mileage
- 129,315 mi
- At MOT on 9 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,974 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S46 KUA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 9 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S46 KUA was last recorded at 129,315 miles on 9 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 129,315 miles · 8 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,974 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 129,315 miles
- 2020 – 126,939 miles
- 2019 – 121,935 miles
- 2018 – 117,098 miles
- 2017 – 111,452 miles
- 2016 – 106,459 miles
- 2015 – 100,653 miles
- 2013 – 99,756 miles
- 2012 – 92,147 miles
- 2011 – 85,407 miles
- 2010 – 79,314 miles
- 2009 – 72,108 miles
- 2008 – 66,244 miles
- 2007 – 61,271 miles
- 2006 – 57,737 miles
- 2005 – 54,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass129,315 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,315 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2025
- Odometer
- 129,315 miles
- Test number
- 623314916380
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail129,315 miles (+2,376)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,315 miles
- Test number
- 373844205686
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,939 miles (+5,004)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 126,939 miles
- Test number
- 507100833506
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,935 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 121,935 miles
- Test number
- 725661722125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail121,932 miles (+4,834)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,932 miles
- Test number
- 406901100957
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass117,098 miles (+5,646)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 117,098 miles
- Test number
- 292484486535
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass111,452 miles (+4,993)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 111,452 miles
- Test number
- 268109701961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)
Pass106,459 miles (+5,806)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 106,459 miles
- Test number
- 277059569141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded at joint
Pass100,653 miles (+897)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 100,653 miles
- Test number
- 456673615173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,756 miles (+7,609)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 99,756 miles
- Test number
- 116934203203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,147 miles (+326)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 92,147 miles
- Test number
- 297233312275
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail91,821 miles (+6,414)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,821 miles
- Test number
- 138919292109
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass85,407 miles (+6,093)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 85,407 miles
- Test number
- 658336081145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass79,314 miles (+7,206)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 79,314 miles
- Test number
- 454681400293
- NoteN/s/r + o/s/r brake discs pitted
- NoteN/s/r + o/s/r sills corroded
Pass72,108 miles (+5,864)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 72,108 miles
- Test number
- 830484209295
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass66,244 miles (+4,973)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 66,244 miles
- Test number
- 424359998166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass61,271 miles (+3,534)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 61,271 miles
- Test number
- 394824797111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,737 miles (+2,980)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 57,737 miles
- Test number
- 783209496136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,757 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 54,757 miles
- Test number
- 114017715247
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Questions about S46 KUA
- Does S46 KUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S46 KUA expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S46 KUA?
- The MOT on S46 KUA expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S46 KUA done?
- S46 KUA was recorded at 129,315 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2024, an average of 3,974 miles a year.
- Has S46 KUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S46 KUA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on S46 KUA 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 S46 KUA find?
- S46 KUA passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear.
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