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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S678 RCRMOT history

S678 RCR is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 73,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

S678 RCR red 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 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
73,248 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S678 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S678 RCR was last recorded at 73,248 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,977 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
1,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,248 miles
  • 2025 – 72,977 miles
  • 2024 – 72,778 miles
  • 2023 – 72,595 miles
  • 2022 – 71,934 miles
  • 2021 – 71,271 miles
  • 2020 – 70,683 miles
  • 2019 – 70,125 miles
  • 2018 – 68,391 miles
  • 2017 – 66,620 miles
  • 2016 – 64,639 miles
  • 2015 – 62,546 miles
  • 2014 – 60,685 miles
  • 2013 – 58,272 miles
  • 2012 – 56,605 miles
  • 2011 – 54,220 miles
  • 2010 – 51,691 miles
  • 2009 – 48,679 miles
  • 2008 – 45,514 miles
  • 2007 – 41,557 miles
  • 2006 – 37,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,248 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on sill outside 30cm safety zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on sill outside 30cm seat belt anchorage zone (7.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass73,248 miles (+271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    73,248 miles
    Test number
    293073349282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on sill outside 30cm safety zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on sill outside 30cm seat belt anchorage zone (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass72,977 miles (+199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    72,977 miles
    Test number
    348938338430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass72,778 miles (+183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,778 miles
    Test number
    815282171751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass72,595 miles (+661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,595 miles
    Test number
    525293605108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outter sills slightly corroded

  5. Pass71,934 miles (+663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,934 miles
    Test number
    427706821184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass71,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    503000992402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,271 miles (+588)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,271 miles
    Test number
    496001273978
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass70,683 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    70,683 miles
    Test number
    477286614469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,125 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,125 miles
    Test number
    227895072332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,391 miles (+1,771)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,391 miles
    Test number
    530446523943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    209123679306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,620 miles (+1,981)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    667376132816
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass64,639 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,639 miles
    Test number
    639219946755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,546 miles (+1,861)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    589488815206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    60,685 miles
    Test number
    345063414473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,685 miles (+2,413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,685 miles
    Test number
    586173514299
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass58,272 miles (+1,667)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,272 miles
    Test number
    185841013221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,605 miles (+2,385)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    56,605 miles
    Test number
    265526012203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,220 miles (+2,529)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    979429301257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,691 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    51,691 miles
    Test number
    674800810280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,679 miles (+3,165)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,679 miles
    Test number
    672519109215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,514 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    390244318246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,557 miles
    Test number
    934696517297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail41,557 miles (+4,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,557 miles
    Test number
    744805717283
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  25. Pass37,304 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,304 miles
    Test number
    162146616265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S678 RCR

Does S678 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S678 RCR is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S678 RCR?
The MOT on S678 RCR is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S678 RCR done?
S678 RCR was recorded at 73,248 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,795 miles a year.
Has S678 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S678 RCR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S678 RCR 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 S678 RCR find?
S678 RCR passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on sill outside 30cm safety zone; offside rear lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on sill outside 30cm seat belt anchorage zone.

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