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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

S4 UOLMOT history

S4 UOL is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

S4 UOL red 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 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
131,680 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 UOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 UOL was last recorded at 131,680 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 3,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,570 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,110 miles
Average per year
2,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,680 miles
  • 2024 – 128,570 miles
  • 2023 – 121,725 miles
  • 2022 – 116,188 miles
  • 2021 – 115,994 miles
  • 2020 – 109,738 miles
  • 2019 – 104,564 miles
  • 2018 – 99,747 miles
  • 2017 – 96,889 miles
  • 2016 – 92,812 miles
  • 2015 – 91,620 miles
  • 2013 – 91,423 miles
  • 2012 – 90,633 miles
  • 2011 – 89,481 miles
  • 2010 – 88,443 miles
  • 2009 – 88,305 miles
  • 2008 – 84,528 miles
  • 2007 – 82,466 miles
  • 2006 – 79,469 miles
  • 2005 – 76,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,680 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipes rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,680 miles (+3,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    131,680 miles
    Test number
    827236484079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass128,570 miles (+6,845)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,570 miles
    Test number
    710535395325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip windscreen

  3. Pass121,725 miles (+5,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,725 miles
    Test number
    861077254864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear BRAKE DISC IS DISCOLOURED

  4. Pass116,188 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,188 miles
    Test number
    464783146571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,994 miles
    Test number
    634408582776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  6. Fail115,994 miles (+6,256)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,994 miles
    Test number
    404868395276
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  7. Pass109,738 miles (+5,174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,738 miles
    Test number
    859828364780
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension has slight corrosion

  8. Pass104,564 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,564 miles
    Test number
    425824141944
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryUnder body has rust

  9. Fail104,564 miles (+4,817)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,564 miles
    Test number
    718174287878
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriated
    • AdvisoryUnder body has rust

  10. Pass99,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    217865189078
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty

  11. Fail99,747 miles (+2,858)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,747 miles
    Test number
    240596954136
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes rusty

  12. Pass96,889 miles (+4,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,889 miles
    Test number
    536140869488
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Pass92,812 miles (+1,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    679350590033
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust system corroded

  14. Pass91,620 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    91,620 miles
    Test number
    407236625010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,423 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    91,423 miles
    Test number
    158401903393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,633 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    90,633 miles
    Test number
    639224092281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,481 miles (+1,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    89,481 miles
    Test number
    629209801324
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has small cut on inner side wall

  18. Pass88,443 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,443 miles
    Test number
    870002320378
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass88,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    482175899274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,305 miles (+3,777)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,305 miles
    Test number
    431245899205
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass84,528 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    422228868226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,466 miles (+2,997)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,466 miles
    Test number
    134668147282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,469 miles (+3,260)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    79,469 miles
    Test number
    102263866240
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to perish

  24. Pass76,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    76,209 miles
    Test number
    653931665231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S4 UOL

Does S4 UOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 UOL is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 UOL?
The MOT on S4 UOL is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 UOL done?
S4 UOL was recorded at 131,680 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 2,697 miles a year.
Has S4 UOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 UOL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S4 UOL 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 UOL find?
S4 UOL passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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