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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

S55 GDYMOT history

S55 GDY is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 50,119 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S55 GDY silver 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,119 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S55 GDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S55 GDY was last recorded at 50,119 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,513 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
606 miles
Average per year
2,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,119 miles
  • 2025 – 49,513 miles
  • 2024 – 48,973 miles
  • 2023 – 47,542 miles
  • 2022 – 45,289 miles
  • 2021 – 43,565 miles
  • 2020 – 41,461 miles
  • 2019 – 38,329 miles
  • 2018 – 35,648 miles
  • 2017 – 32,257 miles
  • 2016 – 29,704 miles
  • 2015 – 27,198 miles
  • 2014 – 23,914 miles
  • 2013 – 22,061 miles
  • 2012 – 20,490 miles
  • 2011 – 18,061 miles
  • 2010 – 14,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,119 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, arms, link bars all very rusty (5.3.3 (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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,119 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    586250027373
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, arms, link bars all very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail50,119 miles (+606)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,119 miles
    Test number
    541235389509
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe, arms, link bars all very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass49,513 miles (+540)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    454036547990
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass48,973 miles (+1,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    48,973 miles
    Test number
    222403187953
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront and Rear sub frames Rusty

  5. Pass47,542 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    47,542 miles
    Test number
    536862647315
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail47,541 miles (+2,252)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,541 miles
    Test number
    780107861006
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass45,289 miles (+1,724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    45,289 miles
    Test number
    707801693436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass43,565 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,565 miles
    Test number
    751273446809
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes rusty

  9. Pass41,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    852462174492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail41,461 miles (+3,132)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,461 miles
    Test number
    696431274912
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass38,329 miles (+2,681)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,329 miles
    Test number
    866501526201
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner side of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer wall both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass35,648 miles (+3,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,648 miles
    Test number
    308560497846
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear TYRE WORN AND PERISHED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass32,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    133608688133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,257 miles (+175)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,257 miles
    Test number
    476448971167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass32,082 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    32,082 miles
    Test number
    305099734477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail32,067 miles (+2,363)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,067 miles
    Test number
    606017159553
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass29,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    496807925646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,704 miles (+2,506)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,704 miles
    Test number
    911755765264
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass27,198 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,198 miles
    Test number
    449951415143
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slightly

  20. Fail27,139 miles (+3,225)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,139 miles
    Test number
    226674305449
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNear side front brake binding slightly

  21. Pass23,914 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    135948394491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,877 miles (+1,816)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,877 miles
    Test number
    127321694001
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass22,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    22,061 miles
    Test number
    936637703134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail22,061 miles (+1,571)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,061 miles
    Test number
    218986303196
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass20,490 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    20,490 miles
    Test number
    877208402145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,061 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,061 miles
    Test number
    746624901139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,146 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,146 miles
    Test number
    484482410182
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass14,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    14,146 miles
    Test number
    764562610182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S55 GDY

Does S55 GDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S55 GDY is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S55 GDY?
The MOT on S55 GDY is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S55 GDY done?
S55 GDY was recorded at 50,119 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,181 miles a year.
Has S55 GDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S55 GDY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S55 GDY 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 S55 GDY find?
S55 GDY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight play; front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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