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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S57 XBTMOT history

S57 XBT is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 98,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

S57 XBT silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
98,515 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S57 XBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S57 XBT was last recorded at 98,515 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,510 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
3,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,515 miles
  • 2024 – 93,965 miles
  • 2023 – 89,066 miles
  • 2022 – 83,046 miles
  • 2021 – 76,739 miles
  • 2020 – 76,680 miles
  • 2019 – 76,611 miles
  • 2018 – 76,467 miles
  • 2017 – 76,071 miles
  • 2016 – 75,503 miles
  • 2015 – 75,250 miles
  • 2014 – 75,034 miles
  • 2013 – 74,777 miles
  • 2012 – 72,814 miles
  • 2011 – 64,691 miles
  • 2010 – 59,426 miles
  • 2009 – 53,602 miles
  • 2008 – 46,178 miles
  • 2007 – 41,597 miles
  • 2006 – 38,846 miles
  • 2005 – 36,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,515 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS+OS lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

34 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,515 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,515 miles
    Test number
    242240055134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS+OS lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,510 miles (+4,545)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,510 miles
    Test number
    423745582228
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS+OS lower and upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,965 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    102886530867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail93,965 miles (+4,899)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    691271213291
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass89,066 miles (+6,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,066 miles
    Test number
    693136595636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass83,046 miles (+6,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,046 miles
    Test number
    144823857437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass76,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    76,739 miles
    Test number
    455675883346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail76,739 miles (+59)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,739 miles
    Test number
    551423545512
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  9. Pass76,680 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,680 miles
    Test number
    396205696109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,611 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,611 miles
    Test number
    530797000726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,467 miles (+396)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    76,467 miles
    Test number
    916877678917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,071 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,071 miles
    Test number
    721914537674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,050 miles (+547)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,050 miles
    Test number
    144570594232
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass75,503 miles (+253)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    75,503 miles
    Test number
    573772742299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Pass75,250 miles (+216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,250 miles
    Test number
    827035696552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass75,034 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,034 miles
    Test number
    855815364281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,777 miles
    Test number
    666262883294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail74,777 miles (+1,963)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,777 miles
    Test number
    305902883266
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass72,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,814 miles
    Test number
    268262882255
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail72,814 miles (+8,123)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,814 miles
    Test number
    415202282235
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass64,691 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    897607881291
    • NoteSlight corrosion on centre + rear exhaust + n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

  22. Fail64,691 miles (+5,265)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    847126281281
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on centre + rear exhaust + n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

  23. Pass59,426 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    924174380233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake disc,s are slightly pitted.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall cut,but not showing any cords.

  24. Fail59,426 miles (+5,824)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    334474780440
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake disc,s are slightly pitted.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall cut,but not showing any cords.
    • NoteRear brake disc,s are worn and in poor condition.

  25. Pass53,602 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,602 miles
    Test number
    384770169443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall is cut,but not showing any cords.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall cut/split but not showing any cords.

  26. Fail53,602 miles (+7,424)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,602 miles
    Test number
    671940969274
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake lever is approaching the end of its working travel.
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall is cut,but not showing any cords.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner wall cut/split but not showing any cords.

  27. Pass46,178 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    171459968220
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake lever is approaching the end of it,s working travel.

  28. Fail46,178 miles (+4,581)5 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,178 miles
    Test number
    950829768295
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHandbrake lever is approaching the end of it,s working travel.

  29. Pass41,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    120284087242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,597 miles (+48)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,597 miles
    Test number
    742943287268
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/R brake binding
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  31. Fail41,549 miles (+2,703)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,549 miles
    Test number
    223260077252
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteRear brake disks corroded

  32. Fail38,846 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    714375566222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly cracking
    • NoteSlight h/brake travel

  33. Pass38,846 miles (+2,372)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,846 miles
    Test number
    762265266282
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly cracking
    • NoteSlight h/brake travel

  34. Pass36,474 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    36,474 miles
    Test number
    360113175461
    • NoteNear side rear brake pipe starting to corrode
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Questions about S57 XBT

Does S57 XBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S57 XBT expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S57 XBT?
The MOT on S57 XBT expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S57 XBT done?
S57 XBT was recorded at 98,515 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 3,137 miles a year.
Has S57 XBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S57 XBT has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S57 XBT 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 S57 XBT find?
S57 XBT passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns+os lower and upper.

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