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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,999 cc

S50 NHOMOT history

S50 NHO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 26 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

S50 NHO 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 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
68,222 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 NHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 NHO was last recorded at 68,222 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1,445 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2024: 65,706 miles, lower than 67,590 miles on 16 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,777 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,445 miles
Average per year
3,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,222 miles
  • 2025 – 66,777 miles
  • 2024 – 65,706 miles
  • 2023 – 67,590 miles
  • 2022 – 65,450 miles
  • 2021 – 65,227 miles
  • 2019 – 62,361 miles
  • 2018 – 60,008 miles
  • 2017 – 57,736 miles
  • 2016 – 57,295 miles
  • 2015 – 56,757 miles
  • 2014 – 51,242 miles
  • 2013 – 43,352 miles
  • 2012 – 34,003 miles
  • 2011 – 24,047 miles
  • 2010 – 19,889 miles
  • 2009 – 16,252 miles
  • 2008 – 13,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,222 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion present On rear of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion present On rear of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,222 miles (+1,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    914886164261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion present On rear of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion present On rear of inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass66,777 miles (+1,071)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    66,777 miles
    Test number
    653531055559
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer connection (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass65,706 miles (-1,884)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    470463754453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,590 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    67,590 miles
    Test number
    642271175753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass65,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    974370635291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,450 miles (+223)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    596140924745
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass65,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    489196136573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail65,227 miles (+2,866)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,227 miles
    Test number
    829166563138
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,361 miles (+2,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    605232986520
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

  10. Pass60,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    60,008 miles
    Test number
    131733082231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail60,007 miles (+2,271)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,007 miles
    Test number
    162754506576
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass57,736 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    57,736 miles
    Test number
    594975662373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass57,295 miles (+538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    57,295 miles
    Test number
    814761149511
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass56,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,757 miles
    Test number
    656832285184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,757 miles (+5,515)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,757 miles
    Test number
    807112785142
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass51,242 miles (+7,890)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,242 miles
    Test number
    908274384164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,352 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,352 miles
    Test number
    439304083121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,142 miles (+9,139)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,142 miles
    Test number
    848005573194
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass34,003 miles (+9,956)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    34,003 miles
    Test number
    696721282182
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

  20. Pass24,047 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,047 miles
    Test number
    689248881194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail23,906 miles (+4,017)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,906 miles
    Test number
    686775381113
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted

  22. Pass19,889 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,889 miles
    Test number
    950707680152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,252 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    16,252 miles
    Test number
    241809789127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,811 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,811 miles
    Test number
    804649968219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,805 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,805 miles
    Test number
    403152268267
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about S50 NHO

Does S50 NHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 NHO is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 NHO?
The MOT on S50 NHO is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 NHO done?
S50 NHO was recorded at 68,222 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,067 miles a year.
Has S50 NHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 NHO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on S50 NHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S50 NHO find?
S50 NHO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion present on rear of inner sill.; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion present on rear of inner sill..

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