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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S49 SBDMOT history

S49 SBD is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,769 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S49 SBD green 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 9 May 2027
Mileage
57,769 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S49 SBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S49 SBD was last recorded at 57,769 miles on 8 May 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,745 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
1,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,769 miles
  • 2025 – 55,618 miles
  • 2024 – 53,906 miles
  • 2023 – 52,143 miles
  • 2022 – 49,843 miles
  • 2021 – 47,936 miles
  • 2019 – 46,697 miles
  • 2018 – 30,122 miles
  • 2017 – 29,805 miles
  • 2012 – 29,361 miles
  • 2011 – 28,076 miles
  • 2010 – 26,377 miles
  • 2009 – 24,899 miles
  • 2008 – 23,260 miles
  • 2007 – 20,893 miles
  • 2006 – 18,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,769 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse light inopRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear reverse light inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,769 miles (+24)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    57,769 miles
    Test number
    460011549071
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  2. Fail57,745 miles (+2,127)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,745 miles
    Test number
    600620952266
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  3. Pass55,618 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    55,618 miles
    Test number
    920755057761
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light inop

  4. Fail55,618 miles (+1,712)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,618 miles
    Test number
    402747761385
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse light inop

  5. Pass53,906 miles (+1,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    53,906 miles
    Test number
    493205776175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre not in a repairable position
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop

  6. Pass52,143 miles (+2,300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,143 miles
    Test number
    715902930943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge cracking around the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass49,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    682468682583
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low

  8. Fail49,843 miles (+1,907)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    958897378893
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing low

  9. Pass47,936 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    47,936 miles
    Test number
    382672310000
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail47,936 miles (+1,239)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,936 miles
    Test number
    909679378723
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass46,697 miles (+6)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,697 miles
    Test number
    428179296042
    • 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))

  12. Fail46,691 miles (+16,569)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,691 miles
    Test number
    656986107091
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • 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))

  13. Pass30,122 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    30,122 miles
    Test number
    398477395180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,805 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,805 miles
    Test number
    783664683605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,361 miles (+46)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    29,361 miles
    Test number
    865853642216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront & rear suspension lower wishbones corroded

  16. Fail29,315 miles (+1,239)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,315 miles
    Test number
    579834432223
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFront & rear suspension lower wishbones corroded

  17. Pass28,076 miles (+1,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    28,076 miles
    Test number
    268587121204
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

  18. Pass26,377 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,377 miles
    Test number
    402470430226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,899 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    24,899 miles
    Test number
    900850749253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,260 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,260 miles
    Test number
    981075348241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,893 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    20,893 miles
    Test number
    682752847287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    18,527 miles
    Test number
    321133326424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,524 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,524 miles
    Test number
    743223126213
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about S49 SBD

Does S49 SBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S49 SBD is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S49 SBD?
The MOT on S49 SBD is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S49 SBD done?
S49 SBD was recorded at 57,769 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 1,988 miles a year.
Has S49 SBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S49 SBD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S49 SBD 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 SBD find?
S49 SBD passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, and 2 more.

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