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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S5 WSCMOT history

S5 WSC is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

S5 WSC silver 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 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,794 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 WSC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 WSC was last recorded at 131,794 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,986 miles · 8 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,808 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,794 miles
  • 2025 – 125,986 miles
  • 2024 – 120,127 miles
  • 2023 – 115,376 miles
  • 2022 – 109,482 miles
  • 2021 – 104,248 miles
  • 2019 – 100,976 miles
  • 2018 – 97,398 miles
  • 2017 – 93,690 miles
  • 2016 – 92,409 miles
  • 2015 – 90,429 miles
  • 2014 – 84,563 miles
  • 2013 – 78,385 miles
  • 2012 – 74,815 miles
  • 2011 – 72,013 miles
  • 2010 – 57,421 miles
  • 2009 – 55,974 miles
  • 2008 – 48,407 miles
  • 2007 – 41,890 miles
  • 2006 – 34,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,794 miles

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,794 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,794 miles
    Test number
    965057092441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass125,986 miles (+5,859)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,986 miles
    Test number
    208505322636
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass120,127 miles (+4,751)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    120,127 miles
    Test number
    498457778335
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,376 miles (+11)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,376 miles
    Test number
    260257553694
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail115,365 miles (+48)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,365 miles
    Test number
    597200075951
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,317 miles (+5,835)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,317 miles
    Test number
    966147349096
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass109,482 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    865714491869
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail109,477 miles (+5,229)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,477 miles
    Test number
    663490822815
    • MajorDriver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,248 miles
    Test number
    851003820069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,248 miles (+3,272)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,248 miles
    Test number
    186107196649
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass100,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    681418335869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail100,976 miles (+3,578)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,976 miles
    Test number
    183908699832
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass97,398 miles (+3,708)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,398 miles
    Test number
    161397609828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  14. Pass93,690 miles (+1,281)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    961537836532
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded

  15. Pass92,409 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    92,409 miles
    Test number
    392598624543
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside including suspension and subframes (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes upper and lower cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  16. Fail92,409 miles (+1,980)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,409 miles
    Test number
    144476689599
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion underside including suspension and subframes (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes upper and lower cracking (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  17. Pass90,429 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    779856325189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,563 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,563 miles
    Test number
    177324434104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,385 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    719074833101
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre inner edge showing wear.

  20. Fail78,385 miles (+3,570)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    915204233160
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre inner edge showing wear.

  21. Pass74,815 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,815 miles
    Test number
    359011652105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,013 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    887010841151
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly.
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to rust.

  23. Fail72,010 miles (+14,589)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,010 miles
    Test number
    626448831189
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brakes binding slightly.
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to rust.

  24. Pass57,421 miles (+1,447)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,421 miles
    Test number
    170165860112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,974 miles (+7,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    55,974 miles
    Test number
    383944109391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass48,407 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    48,407 miles
    Test number
    680989298250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,890 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    764212007353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,698 miles (+4,819)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    39,698 miles
    Test number
    553700557012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,879 miles
    Test number
    783004876061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 WSC

Does S5 WSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 WSC is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 WSC?
The MOT on S5 WSC is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 WSC done?
S5 WSC was recorded at 131,794 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has S5 WSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 WSC has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 WSC 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 WSC find?
S5 WSC passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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