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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

S51 ACDMOT history

S51 ACD is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 94,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

S51 ACD 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
94,937 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 ACD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 ACD was last recorded at 94,937 miles on 19 May 2026, 3,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,034 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,903 miles
Average per year
4,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,937 miles
  • 2025 – 91,034 miles
  • 2024 – 88,119 miles
  • 2023 – 87,009 miles
  • 2022 – 85,490 miles
  • 2021 – 83,233 miles
  • 2020 – 81,441 miles
  • 2019 – 76,428 miles
  • 2018 – 68,033 miles
  • 2017 – 59,244 miles
  • 2016 – 52,577 miles
  • 2015 – 46,306 miles
  • 2014 – 43,523 miles
  • 2013 – 39,397 miles
  • 2012 – 33,885 miles
  • 2011 – 27,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,937 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,937 miles (+3,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,937 miles
    Test number
    879222394732
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,034 miles (+2,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,034 miles
    Test number
    308127462069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass88,119 miles (+1,110)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,119 miles
    Test number
    524661250203
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip(s) (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass87,009 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    576778114176
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  5. Fail87,009 miles (+1,519)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,009 miles
    Test number
    390144379941
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outerr edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle

  6. Pass85,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    85,490 miles
    Test number
    998998435141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail85,490 miles (+2,257)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,490 miles
    Test number
    513593737380
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass83,233 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,233 miles
    Test number
    434784024840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,441 miles (+5,013)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    81,441 miles
    Test number
    490056826176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,428 miles (+8,395)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    76,428 miles
    Test number
    987420551443
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass68,033 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,033 miles
    Test number
    280749435363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail68,033 miles (+8,789)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,033 miles
    Test number
    964598575974
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass59,244 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    59,244 miles
    Test number
    409067364041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail59,244 miles (+6,667)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,244 miles
    Test number
    239949130792
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecure Drop-link (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop-link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass52,577 miles (+6,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,577 miles
    Test number
    952304351116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass46,306 miles (+2,783)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    337860275108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,523 miles (+4,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,523 miles
    Test number
    316801474152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Pass39,397 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,397 miles
    Test number
    549639473118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,885 miles (+6,259)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,885 miles
    Test number
    206912672100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass27,626 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,626 miles
    Test number
    529851061153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Questions about S51 ACD

Does S51 ACD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 ACD is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S51 ACD?
The MOT on S51 ACD is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S51 ACD done?
S51 ACD was recorded at 94,937 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,505 miles a year.
Has S51 ACD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 ACD has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S51 ACD 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 S51 ACD find?
S51 ACD passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded.

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