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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,798 cc

S4 SMWMOT history

S4 SMW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 52,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S4 SMW red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,786 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 SMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 SMW was last recorded at 52,786 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,783 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,786 miles
  • 2025 – 50,354 miles
  • 2024 – 47,873 miles
  • 2023 – 45,395 miles
  • 2022 – 43,555 miles
  • 2021 – 42,026 miles
  • 2020 – 41,687 miles
  • 2019 – 37,815 miles
  • 2018 – 34,295 miles
  • 2017 – 30,130 miles
  • 2016 – 26,712 miles
  • 2015 – 22,424 miles
  • 2014 – 16,906 miles
  • 2013 – 12,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,786 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,786 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,786 miles
    Test number
    563371613085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail52,783 miles (+2,429)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,783 miles
    Test number
    106363908848
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass50,354 miles (+2,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,354 miles
    Test number
    107164873780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass47,873 miles (+2,478)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    831537874442
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass45,395 miles (+1,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    45,395 miles
    Test number
    983760923922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass43,555 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,555 miles
    Test number
    640845821949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,026 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,026 miles
    Test number
    908495316319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,687 miles (+3,872)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,687 miles
    Test number
    814901198540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,815 miles (+3,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    37,815 miles
    Test number
    949885671256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  10. Pass34,295 miles (+4,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    34,295 miles
    Test number
    399086470712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Pass30,130 miles (+3,418)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    30,130 miles
    Test number
    450849796705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,712 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    804474039681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass22,424 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,424 miles
    Test number
    685299475018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,906 miles (+4,443)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    16,906 miles
    Test number
    715867874012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,463 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,463 miles
    Test number
    229348873026
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  16. Fail12,463 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,463 miles
    Test number
    755468473076
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Questions about S4 SMW

Does S4 SMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 SMW is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 SMW?
The MOT on S4 SMW is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 SMW done?
S4 SMW was recorded at 52,786 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 3,103 miles a year.
Has S4 SMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 SMW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 SMW 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 S4 SMW find?
S4 SMW passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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