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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

S5 KEFMOT history

S5 KEF is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 26,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

S5 KEF 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 9 Oct 2027
Mileage
26,766 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 KEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 KEF was last recorded at 26,766 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,283 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,483 miles
Average per year
411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,766 miles
  • 2025 – 25,283 miles
  • 2021 – 25,247 miles
  • 2020 – 25,069 miles
  • 2019 – 24,854 miles
  • 2018 – 24,778 miles
  • 2017 – 24,526 miles
  • 2013 – 24,472 miles
  • 2012 – 23,850 miles
  • 2011 – 23,648 miles
  • 2010 – 22,136 miles
  • 2009 – 20,954 miles
  • 2008 – 19,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,766 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer sill starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear wheel dragging

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    114798212441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail26,766 miles (+1,483)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    100605879392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass25,283 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    25,283 miles
    Test number
    393698569046
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail25,280 miles (+33)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,280 miles
    Test number
    210278850018
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre manufacture date 2015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre manufacture date 2010
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres manufacture date 2010 both

  5. Pass25,247 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,247 miles
    Test number
    770830304208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel dragging

  6. Fail25,247 miles (+178)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,247 miles
    Test number
    656282518003
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill starting to rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel dragging

  7. Pass25,069 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,069 miles
    Test number
    225755157159
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass24,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    992483036022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,854 miles (+76)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,854 miles
    Test number
    988053607569
    • DangerousOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass24,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    24,778 miles
    Test number
    593399319737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,778 miles (+252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,778 miles
    Test number
    551900772372
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass24,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,526 miles
    Test number
    515908630041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail24,526 miles (+54)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,526 miles
    Test number
    425856726399
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  14. Pass24,472 miles (+622)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    24,472 miles
    Test number
    435136723219
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre in poor condition

  15. Pass23,850 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,850 miles
    Test number
    318153732463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    23,648 miles
    Test number
    976449771152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail23,648 miles (+1,512)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,648 miles
    Test number
    327678771103
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre perished

  18. Pass22,136 miles (+1,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,136 miles
    Test number
    274921480409
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to limits.
    • NoteN/S/R tyre starting to perrish on tread.

  19. Pass20,954 miles (+1,728)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,954 miles
    Test number
    781799059100
    • NoteNear side front tyre 3mm
    • NoteNear side rear tyre 3mm
    • NoteOff side front tyre 3mm
    • NoteSlight warped disc on near side front

  20. Pass19,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,226 miles
    Test number
    524794958137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,226 miles
    Test number
    981744458143
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about S5 KEF

Does S5 KEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 KEF is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 KEF?
The MOT on S5 KEF is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 KEF done?
S5 KEF was recorded at 26,766 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 411 miles a year.
Has S5 KEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 KEF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 KEF 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 S5 KEF find?
S5 KEF passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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