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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S61 ADUMOT history

S61 ADU is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 14 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 95,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2022.

S61 ADU gold Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Apr 2023
Mileage
95,938 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
14 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 ADU was last recorded at 95,938 miles on 29 Apr 2022, 3,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,392 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
3,546 miles
Average per year
1,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 95,938 miles
  • 2021 – 92,392 miles
  • 2019 – 91,033 miles
  • 2018 – 87,394 miles
  • 2017 – 80,568 miles
  • 2016 – 80,548 miles
  • 2012 – 80,368 miles
  • 2010 – 80,093 miles
  • 2008 – 78,974 miles
  • 2007 – 77,016 miles
  • 2006 – 64,686 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,938 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • N/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rears (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,938 miles (+3,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    421648849749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass92,392 miles (+1,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    92,392 miles
    Test number
    297412333493
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass91,033 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,033 miles
    Test number
    336068680316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,004 miles (+3,610)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,004 miles
    Test number
    976098343393
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,394 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    87,394 miles
    Test number
    638794122370
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody & outer sills covered with sealant

  6. Fail87,388 miles (+6,820)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,388 miles
    Test number
    467293908701
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak?

  7. Pass80,568 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    259909204086
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance at 28%
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  8. Fail80,568 miles (+20)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,568 miles
    Test number
    682771838763
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to all suspension arms
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist
    • AdvisoryRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  9. Pass80,548 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,548 miles
    Test number
    184733636544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded n/s and o/s rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist

  10. Fail80,546 miles (+178)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,546 miles
    Test number
    215988250644
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sll (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamps starting to mist
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear coil springs slight corrosion

  11. Pass80,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    546554302110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,368 miles (+13)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,368 miles
    Test number
    837651802189
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  13. Fail80,355 miles (+262)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,355 miles
    Test number
    666294072046
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass80,093 miles (+1,119)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,093 miles
    Test number
    633633150123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,974 miles (+1,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    78,974 miles
    Test number
    883311358329
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass77,016 miles (+12,330)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    77,016 miles
    Test number
    380113957362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,686 miles
    Test number
    212773306203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S61 ADU

Does S61 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S61 ADU expired on 28 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S61 ADU?
The MOT on S61 ADU expired on 28 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S61 ADU done?
S61 ADU was recorded at 95,938 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2022, an average of 1,982 miles a year.
Has S61 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 ADU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on S61 ADU 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 S61 ADU find?
S61 ADU passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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