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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S56 BAAMOT history

S56 BAA is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 129,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S56 BAA black 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 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,713 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 BAA was last recorded at 129,713 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 2,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,154 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,559 miles
Average per year
3,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,713 miles
  • 2025 – 127,154 miles
  • 2024 – 124,842 miles
  • 2023 – 122,480 miles
  • 2022 – 122,281 miles
  • 2021 – 121,141 miles
  • 2019 – 115,025 miles
  • 2018 – 111,705 miles
  • 2017 – 102,466 miles
  • 2016 – 94,022 miles
  • 2015 – 90,371 miles
  • 2014 – 82,951 miles
  • 2013 – 78,939 miles
  • 2012 – 77,516 miles
  • 2011 – 74,923 miles
  • 2010 – 71,213 miles
  • 2009 – 66,890 miles
  • 2008 – 63,077 miles
  • 2007 – 57,974 miles
  • 2006 – 52,591 miles
  • 2005 – 52,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,713 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/Inner sills/Inner arches rusted. (5.3.6 (a) (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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,713 miles (+2,559)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,713 miles
    Test number
    188102870122
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer/Inner sills/Inner arches rusted. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,154 miles (+2,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    127,154 miles
    Test number
    518803957525
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass124,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    124,842 miles
    Test number
    341311658231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,842 miles (+2,362)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,842 miles
    Test number
    664307563798
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass122,480 miles (+27)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,480 miles
    Test number
    356544589678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Complete underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal

  6. Fail122,453 miles (+172)2 dangerous2 major3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,453 miles
    Test number
    135329534902
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt not long enough (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached Bolt not long enough (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted preventing full inspection
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Complete underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWelding repairs covered in underseal

  7. Pass122,281 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    122,281 miles
    Test number
    591646128561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail122,260 miles (+1,119)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    941228537672
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass121,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    121,141 miles
    Test number
    356645047240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,141 miles (+6,116)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,141 miles
    Test number
    174974466077
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass115,025 miles (+3,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,025 miles
    Test number
    357059271829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to offside front starting to corrode by hose
    • AdvisorySuspension arms corroded

  12. Pass111,705 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,705 miles
    Test number
    514256358607
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear exhaust silencer

  13. Fail111,705 miles (+9,239)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,705 miles
    Test number
    406870953912
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak from rear exhaust silencer

  14. Pass102,466 miles (+8,444)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,466 miles
    Test number
    713661493493
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn on edge
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad looks to be getting low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc starting to corrode on outer face
    • AdvisorySlight leak exhaust tail pipe

  15. Pass94,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,022 miles
    Test number
    733541132030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,022 miles (+3,651)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,022 miles
    Test number
    815527298636
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded junction to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass90,371 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    637148405286
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn on inner shoulders

  18. Fail90,371 miles (+7,420)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,371 miles
    Test number
    739048805231
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres badly worn on inner shoulders

  19. Pass82,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    705318894139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,951 miles (+4,012)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    726498394158
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass78,939 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    78,939 miles
    Test number
    277881913251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,921 miles (+1,405)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,921 miles
    Test number
    216874103295
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll front suspension dust covers are deterioated but still preventing the ingress dirt etc.

  23. Pass77,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    77,516 miles
    Test number
    827453172021
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slighty

  24. Fail77,516 miles (+2,593)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,516 miles
    Test number
    289463572004
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slighty

  25. Pass74,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    117257361061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,923 miles (+3,710)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,923 miles
    Test number
    487507661015
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  27. Pass71,213 miles (+4,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    294164760072
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass66,890 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    270937759094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  29. Fail66,890 miles (+3,813)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,890 miles
    Test number
    861967859090
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

  30. Pass63,077 miles (+5,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,077 miles
    Test number
    862949238030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass57,974 miles (+5,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    57,974 miles
    Test number
    361249737055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  32. Pass52,591 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,591 miles
    Test number
    401711016030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass52,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    52,147 miles
    Test number
    260088425346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 BAA

Does S56 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 BAA is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 BAA?
The MOT on S56 BAA is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 BAA done?
S56 BAA was recorded at 129,713 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 3,750 miles a year.
Has S56 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 BAA has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S56 BAA 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 S56 BAA find?
S56 BAA passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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