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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

S5 OCHMOT history

S5 OCH is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,547 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

S5 OCH gold 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 1 Jun 2027
Mileage
77,547 mi
At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 OCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 OCH was last recorded at 77,547 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,539 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,547 miles
  • 2023 – 77,539 miles
  • 2022 – 77,007 miles
  • 2021 – 76,525 miles
  • 2020 – 74,820 miles
  • 2019 – 74,317 miles
  • 2018 – 73,645 miles
  • 2017 – 72,772 miles
  • 2016 – 70,820 miles
  • 2015 – 67,829 miles
  • 2014 – 64,611 miles
  • 2013 – 60,226 miles
  • 2012 – 56,566 miles
  • 2011 – 53,270 miles
  • 2010 – 50,874 miles
  • 2009 – 49,831 miles
  • 2008 – 45,033 miles
  • 2007 – 39,614 miles
  • 2006 – 36,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,547 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front tyres wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,547 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    77,547 miles
    Test number
    478396472572
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  2. Fail77,545 miles (+6)2 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,545 miles
    Test number
    148529585283
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded

  3. Pass77,539 miles (+532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    269504767105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,007 miles (+482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    745927209300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass76,525 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2022
    Odometer
    76,525 miles
    Test number
    673442473729
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  6. Fail76,508 miles (+1,688)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    589438212543
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  7. Pass74,820 miles (+503)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2021
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    251954161743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,317 miles (+672)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,317 miles
    Test number
    329823053731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,645 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,645 miles
    Test number
    612086072790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,772 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,772 miles
    Test number
    520110122220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,820 miles (+2,991)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    705261235436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,829 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,829 miles
    Test number
    895298305100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,810 miles (+3,199)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    597984005128
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass64,611 miles (+4,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,611 miles
    Test number
    167234694400
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner 1/4s

  15. Pass60,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    468996403108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,226 miles (+3,660)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,226 miles
    Test number
    875986003118
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass56,566 miles (+3,296)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,566 miles
    Test number
    668821612147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,270 miles (+2,396)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    498448091025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,874 miles (+1,043)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,874 miles
    Test number
    851329590000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,831 miles (+4,798)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    890814509165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,033 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,033 miles
    Test number
    611502008182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    292137407124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,614 miles (+3,151)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,614 miles
    Test number
    940391507145
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass36,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,463 miles
    Test number
    170934396406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,463 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,463 miles
    Test number
    141484496492
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about S5 OCH

Does S5 OCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 OCH is valid until 1 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 OCH?
The MOT on S5 OCH is valid until 1 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 OCH done?
S5 OCH was recorded at 77,547 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 2,038 miles a year.
Has S5 OCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 OCH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 OCH 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 OCH find?
S5 OCH passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 13 advisories: front suspension corroded; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 10 more.

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