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Porsche 911

Purple · Petrol · 1998 · 3,400 cc

S5 MMAMOT history

S5 MMA is a purple petrol Porsche 911 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

S5 MMA purple Porsche 911 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche 911, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
96,674 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 MMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
911
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 MMA was last recorded at 96,674 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,072 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
602 miles
Average per year
1,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,674 miles
  • 2024 – 96,072 miles
  • 2019 – 152,754 miles
  • 2009 – 88,551 miles
  • 2008 – 87,239 miles
  • 2007 – 82,769 miles
  • 2006 – 77,368 miles
  • 2005 – 70,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,674 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHead lamp have converter tape

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,674 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    101633750929
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp have converter tape
  2. Fail96,674 miles (+602)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,674 miles
    Test number
    672177731317
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHead lamp have converter tape
  3. Pass96,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    891323315379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,072 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,072 miles
    Test number
    971094834575
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both have continental headlamps fitted- left hand drive (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Pass154,442 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,442 km
    Test number
    317660982237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail154,442 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,442 km
    Test number
    964419305937
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  7. Pass152,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,754 miles
    Test number
    563650375635
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail152,752 miles3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,752 miles
    Test number
    786640842447
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Kerb damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass149,768 km (+1,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    149,768 km
    Test number
    315354856916
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Silencer corroded and split
  10. Pass148,687 km (+1,942)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    148,687 km
    Test number
    435615953528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,745 km (+848)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    146,745 km
    Test number
    235807237597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,897 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    145,897 km
    Test number
    437741121385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail145,897 km2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,897 km
    Test number
    379680021347
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass88,551 miles (+1,312)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    88,551 miles
    Test number
    904224809200
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Pass87,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,239 miles
    Test number
    730453238380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Fail87,239 miles (+4,470)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,239 miles
    Test number
    420723138310
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass82,769 miles (+5,401)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    82,769 miles
    Test number
    742487347329
    • NoteSlight damp patch r/h rack boot rear number plate starting to delaminate front and l/h tyres worn on inner edges
  18. Pass77,368 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,368 miles
    Test number
    972139046384
    • NoteRear no. plate de- laminating.
  19. Pass76,008 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    76,008 km
    Test number
    374250826401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    983859505220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,439 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,439 miles
    Test number
    782568305248
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Questions about S5 MMA

Does S5 MMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 MMA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 MMA?
The MOT on S5 MMA is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 MMA done?
S5 MMA was recorded at 96,674 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 1,291 miles a year.
Has S5 MMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 MMA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 MMA 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 MMA find?
S5 MMA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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