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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

S5 PREMOT history

S5 PRE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 57,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

S5 PRE blue 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
57,197 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 PRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 PRE was last recorded at 57,197 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,665 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
532 miles
Average per year
1,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,197 miles
  • 2025 – 56,665 miles
  • 2024 – 55,529 miles
  • 2022 – 54,313 miles
  • 2021 – 53,423 miles
  • 2020 – 52,818 miles
  • 2019 – 51,936 miles
  • 2018 – 50,500 miles
  • 2017 – 49,739 miles
  • 2016 – 49,065 miles
  • 2015 – 47,715 miles
  • 2014 – 45,756 miles
  • 2013 – 42,722 miles
  • 2012 – 38,249 miles
  • 2011 – 37,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,197 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,197 miles (+532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    57,197 miles
    Test number
    331484167045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Pass56,665 miles (+1,136)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    56,665 miles
    Test number
    851066541862
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DAMAGED SIDEWALL/PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR TYRES PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass55,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    235648056225
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight aim pattern is weak

  4. Fail55,529 miles (+1,216)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    388813343746
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight aim pattern is weak

  5. Pass54,313 miles (+890)5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,313 miles
    Test number
    468867368828
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass53,423 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    718037310965
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail53,423 miles (+605)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,423 miles
    Test number
    380264487114
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass52,818 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,818 miles
    Test number
    166098406415
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail52,818 miles (+882)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,818 miles
    Test number
    356309375032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,936 miles (+1,436)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    623574505571
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass50,500 miles (+761)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    50,500 miles
    Test number
    306579890795
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass49,739 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    797984942788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing from age
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing from age
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail49,739 miles (+674)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    507553243312
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer side
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perishing from age
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perishing from age
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass49,065 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    49,065 miles
    Test number
    427574930450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer side wall, but not deep enough to expose cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail49,063 miles (+1,348)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,063 miles
    Test number
    725176084527
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut in the outer side wall, but not deep enough to expose cords
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass47,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    47,715 miles
    Test number
    298825655121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail47,715 miles (+1,959)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,715 miles
    Test number
    856535655176
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass45,756 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,756 miles
    Test number
    617765054168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,722 miles (+4,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,722 miles
    Test number
    265509743429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass38,249 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    38,249 miles
    Test number
    248839852153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,833 miles
    Test number
    296751971227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 PRE

Does S5 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 PRE is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 PRE?
The MOT on S5 PRE is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 PRE done?
S5 PRE was recorded at 57,197 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,354 miles a year.
Has S5 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 PRE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 PRE 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 PRE find?
S5 PRE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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