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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S49 ACDMOT history

S49 ACD is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

S49 ACD gold 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,875 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 ACD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 ACD was last recorded at 86,875 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,872 miles · 11 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,875 miles
  • 2025 – 84,143 miles
  • 2023 – 82,697 miles
  • 2022 – 82,549 miles
  • 2021 – 82,097 miles
  • 2020 – 81,206 miles
  • 2019 – 79,945 miles
  • 2018 – 79,221 miles
  • 2017 – 78,386 miles
  • 2016 – 77,378 miles
  • 2014 – 70,302 miles
  • 2013 – 69,905 miles
  • 2012 – 69,207 miles
  • 2011 – 65,250 miles
  • 2010 – 61,839 miles
  • 2009 – 58,959 miles
  • 2008 – 55,990 miles
  • 2007 – 53,175 miles
  • 2006 – 51,262 miles
  • 2005 – 47,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,875 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,875 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,875 miles
    Test number
    381492484388
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Fail86,872 miles (+2,729)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,872 miles
    Test number
    441055159637
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass84,143 miles (+1,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    971515246046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension parts corroded

  4. Pass82,697 miles (+148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,697 miles
    Test number
    251602488406
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass82,549 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    544767558007
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,548 miles (+451)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,548 miles
    Test number
    629645635970
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass82,097 miles (+891)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    82,097 miles
    Test number
    302329310308
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass81,206 miles (+1,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    81,206 miles
    Test number
    592252893416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass79,945 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    922852171816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail79,945 miles (+708)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,945 miles
    Test number
    645938358874
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass79,237 miles (+16)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,237 miles
    Test number
    160049499224
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body components rusty
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes perished

  12. Fail79,221 miles (+835)2 major4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,221 miles
    Test number
    518404408121
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body components rusty
    • AdvisoryVarious bushes perished

  13. Pass78,386 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    582130033281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail78,386 miles (+1,008)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    200179729339
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass77,378 miles (+595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    281083355027
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering and suspension components rusty

  16. Pass76,783 miles (+5)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,783 miles
    Test number
    766435885923
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm/s are corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside/offside front inner wings
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill return badly corroded

  17. Fail76,778 miles (+6,476)1 dangerous3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,778 miles
    Test number
    505040647942
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / sill return/floor (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension arm/s are corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside/offside front inner wings
    • AdvisoryOffside rear sill return badly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads appear to be getting low

  18. Pass70,302 miles (+397)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,302 miles
    Test number
    458747754340
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight binding o/s/f wheel

  19. Pass69,905 miles (+698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    818706243360
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass69,207 miles (+3,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    226392762377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass65,250 miles10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    399659931336
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise both front discs rusted and pitted
    • NoteAdvise both rear discs rusted and pitted

  22. Fail65,249 miles (+3,410)3 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,249 miles
    Test number
    907029131361
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOuter Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdvise both front discs rusted and pitted
    • NoteAdvise both rear discs rusted and pitted

  23. Pass61,839 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,839 miles
    Test number
    572325130352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,959 miles (+2,969)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,959 miles
    Test number
    781611949350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,990 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,990 miles
    Test number
    840642138309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,175 miles
    Test number
    162008817331
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  27. Fail53,173 miles (+1,911)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,173 miles
    Test number
    841588317308
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  28. Pass51,262 miles (+3,899)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,262 miles
    Test number
    440305206365
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDEWALL DAMAGED AND CLOSE TO LIMITS

  29. Pass47,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,363 miles
    Test number
    891891015307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S49 ACD

Does S49 ACD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 ACD is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S49 ACD?
The MOT on S49 ACD is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S49 ACD done?
S49 ACD was recorded at 86,875 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 1,895 miles a year.
Has S49 ACD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 ACD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S49 ACD 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 S49 ACD find?
S49 ACD passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear wheel arches corroded; underside corroded.

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