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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,839 cc

S50 PLSMOT history

S50 PLS is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 58,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

S50 PLS silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
58,227 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 PLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 PLS was last recorded at 58,227 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 3,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,204 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,023 miles
Average per year
2,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,227 miles
  • 2025 – 55,204 miles
  • 2024 – 53,378 miles
  • 2023 – 51,612 miles
  • 2022 – 48,807 miles
  • 2021 – 46,791 miles
  • 2020 – 45,597 miles
  • 2019 – 43,561 miles
  • 2018 – 41,442 miles
  • 2017 – 38,026 miles
  • 2016 – 36,195 miles
  • 2015 – 33,150 miles
  • 2014 – 30,783 miles
  • 2012 – 26,154 miles
  • 2011 – 23,483 miles
  • 2010 – 20,367 miles
  • 2009 – 19,253 miles
  • 2008 – 18,185 miles
  • 2007 – 17,381 miles
  • 2006 – 16,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,227 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,227 miles (+3,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    592569921893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass55,204 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    55,204 miles
    Test number
    536230853098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,378 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    53,378 miles
    Test number
    993551399173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    512575736834
    • AdvisoryBack an front covered in underseal suspension,brake pipe,hand brake cable,

  5. Fail51,612 miles (+2,805)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    749309478506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBack an front covered in underseal suspension,brake pipe,hand brake cable,

  6. Pass48,807 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,807 miles
    Test number
    783817273790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,791 miles (+1,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,791 miles
    Test number
    254278165754
    • 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))

  8. Pass45,597 miles (+2,036)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    45,597 miles
    Test number
    820429968105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,561 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,561 miles
    Test number
    603163075825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,442 miles (+3,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    277880629388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass38,026 miles (+1,831)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,026 miles
    Test number
    285044659876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass36,195 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,195 miles
    Test number
    920075466768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,150 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,150 miles
    Test number
    637651075031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,783 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,783 miles
    Test number
    389451094096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,154 miles (+2,671)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,154 miles
    Test number
    646585882284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    257098791273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,481 miles (+3,114)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,481 miles
    Test number
    325118591265
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass20,367 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    20,367 miles
    Test number
    511823890256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,253 miles
    Test number
    920510489260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,251 miles (+1,066)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,251 miles
    Test number
    353640889400
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass18,185 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    154604168254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,381 miles (+1,017)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,381 miles
    Test number
    714357867220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    16,364 miles
    Test number
    924605456290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 PLS

Does S50 PLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 PLS is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 PLS?
The MOT on S50 PLS is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 PLS done?
S50 PLS was recorded at 58,227 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,146 miles a year.
Has S50 PLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 PLS has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S50 PLS 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 S50 PLS find?
S50 PLS passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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