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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

S5 PVPMOT history

S5 PVP is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 77,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2025.

S5 PVP red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2025
Mileage
77,821 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 PVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S5 PVP was last recorded at 77,821 miles on 28 Mar 2025, 108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,713 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
108 miles
Average per year
1,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,821 miles
  • 2024 – 77,713 miles
  • 2023 – 77,671 miles
  • 2019 – 77,128 miles
  • 2017 – 76,174 miles
  • 2016 – 75,068 miles
  • 2015 – 73,470 miles
  • 2014 – 72,179 miles
  • 2013 – 71,001 miles
  • 2012 – 68,852 miles
  • 2011 – 66,928 miles
  • 2010 – 65,336 miles
  • 2009 – 61,760 miles
  • 2008 – 56,579 miles
  • 2007 – 53,616 miles
  • 2006 – 49,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail77,821 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail77,821 miles (+108)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,821 miles
    Test number
    327328177998
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened border line. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass77,713 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    77,713 miles
    Test number
    470003605582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,671 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    77,671 miles
    Test number
    191165989102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail77,647 miles (+519)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,647 miles
    Test number
    194599335684
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,128 miles (+954)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    255931751433
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass76,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    805951890997

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,174 miles (+1,106)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,174 miles
    Test number
    404411188751
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass75,068 miles (+1,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    75,068 miles
    Test number
    772909275202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass73,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    408181870119
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

  10. Fail73,470 miles (+1,291)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    618878966355
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front chassis/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass72,179 miles (+1,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    72,179 miles
    Test number
    625542344355
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass71,001 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    626152433338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail71,000 miles (+2,148)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,000 miles
    Test number
    405501533365
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass68,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    427694222446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,852 miles (+1,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,852 miles
    Test number
    435411412379
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  16. Pass66,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,928 miles
    Test number
    517681311337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,928 miles (+1,592)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,928 miles
    Test number
    196141711304
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass65,336 miles (+3,576)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,336 miles
    Test number
    460142010466
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass61,760 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,760 miles
    Test number
    603563399244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,579 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    56,579 miles
    Test number
    411065018491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,616 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    474776817487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,595 miles (+3,901)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,595 miles
    Test number
    343499807359
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass49,694 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    49,694 miles
    Test number
    244430016394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,464 miles
    Test number
    793674766122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S5 PVP

Does S5 PVP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S5 PVP expired on 27 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S5 PVP?
The MOT on S5 PVP expired on 27 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S5 PVP done?
S5 PVP was recorded at 77,821 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2025, an average of 1,562 miles a year.
Has S5 PVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 PVP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 PVP 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 PVP find?
S5 PVP failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2025 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; nearside rear service brake effort inadequate at a wheel; rear brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 2, and 6 more.

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