Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc
S48 UAVMOT history
S48 UAV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 36,469 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 36,469 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 997 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S48 UAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S48 UAV was last recorded at 36,469 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 6,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 29,687 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,782 miles
- Average per year
- 997 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 36,469 miles
- 2025 – 29,687 miles
- 2024 – 29,084 miles
- 2023 – 28,815 miles
- 2022 – 28,787 miles
- 2021 – 28,571 miles
- 2020 – 28,256 miles
- 2019 – 28,016 miles
- 2018 – 27,355 miles
- 2017 – 27,267 miles
- 2016 – 27,126 miles
- 2015 – 26,855 miles
- 2014 – 26,555 miles
- 2013 – 25,931 miles
- 2012 – 24,483 miles
- 2011 – 22,652 miles
- 2010 – 21,783 miles
- 2009 – 20,709 miles
- 2008 – 19,341 miles
- 2007 – 17,798 miles
- 2006 – 16,223 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass36,469 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass36,469 miles (+6,782)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 36,469 miles
- Test number
- 611463691397
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass29,687 miles (+603)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 29,687 miles
- Test number
- 919263452915
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass29,084 miles (+16)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 29,084 miles
- Test number
- 632704559834
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail29,068 miles (+253)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,068 miles
- Test number
- 409130956409
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass28,815 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 28,815 miles
- Test number
- 187698439788
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Fail28,787 miles (+216)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,787 miles
- Test number
- 741574535351
- MajorNearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass28,571 miles (+315)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 28,571 miles
- Test number
- 770574705820
- AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass28,256 miles (+240)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 28,256 miles
- Test number
- 399731252506
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass28,016 miles (+661)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 28,016 miles
- Test number
- 822079121756
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass27,355 miles (+88)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 27,355 miles
- Test number
- 790728646757
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x 2 (2.4.G.1)
Pass27,267 miles (+141)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 27,267 miles
- Test number
- 868965788647
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass27,126 miles (+271)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 27,126 miles
- Test number
- 695812038695
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened .
- AdvisoryBoth rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened .
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass26,855 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 26,855 miles
- Test number
- 155626025426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail26,855 miles (+300)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,855 miles
- Test number
- 949353325047
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,555 miles (+624)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 26,555 miles
- Test number
- 548910334063
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass25,931 miles (+1,448)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 25,931 miles
- Test number
- 587141623007
- NoteAbs light on.
- NoteRear pads wearing low.
Pass24,483 miles (+1,831)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 24,483 miles
- Test number
- 156430212091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,652 miles (+869)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 22,652 miles
- Test number
- 126572611016
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteAll 4 tyres perished
- NoteFront brake discs corroded inside
Pass21,783 miles (+1,074)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 21,783 miles
- Test number
- 230743310098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,709 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 20,709 miles
- Test number
- 894419609066
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail20,700 miles (+1,359)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,700 miles
- Test number
- 761058909058
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass19,341 miles (+1,543)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 19,341 miles
- Test number
- 964829808068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,798 miles (+1,575)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 17,798 miles
- Test number
- 844932817028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,223 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 16,223 miles
- Test number
- 240835806053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S48 UAV
- Does S48 UAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S48 UAV is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S48 UAV?
- The MOT on S48 UAV is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S48 UAV done?
- S48 UAV was recorded at 36,469 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 997 miles a year.
- Has S48 UAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S48 UAV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on S48 UAV 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 S48 UAV find?
- S48 UAV passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.
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