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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

S6 LDWMOT history

S6 LDW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 54,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

S6 LDW 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 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,241 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 LDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 LDW was last recorded at 54,241 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,780 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,461 miles
Average per year
2,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,241 miles
  • 2025 – 52,780 miles
  • 2024 – 51,326 miles
  • 2023 – 49,439 miles
  • 2022 – 47,374 miles
  • 2021 – 46,071 miles
  • 2020 – 44,920 miles
  • 2019 – 42,372 miles
  • 2018 – 39,493 miles
  • 2017 – 35,473 miles
  • 2016 – 32,125 miles
  • 2015 – 30,259 miles
  • 2014 – 28,139 miles
  • 2013 – 25,574 miles
  • 2012 – 22,722 miles
  • 2011 – 18,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,241 miles
    Test number
    255380216899
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail54,521 miles (+1,741)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    595401554619
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts, slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass52,780 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    504736259319
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding very slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail52,780 miles (+1,454)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,780 miles
    Test number
    807151964241
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding very slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass51,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    51,326 miles
    Test number
    946600605651
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail51,326 miles (+1,887)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,326 miles
    Test number
    378395913763
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass49,439 miles (+2,065)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,439 miles
    Test number
    207546444332
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass47,374 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,374 miles
    Test number
    639520399086
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail47,373 miles (+1,302)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,373 miles
    Test number
    156228117748
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front headlights in poor condition
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass46,071 miles (+1,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,071 miles
    Test number
    866255877219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass44,920 miles (+2,548)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,920 miles
    Test number
    992188469398
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlights cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass42,372 miles (+2,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    410281062622
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass39,493 miles (+4,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    276380283373
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass35,473 miles (+3,348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    528339684918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,125 miles (+1,866)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    32,125 miles
    Test number
    155643676285
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers split
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass30,259 miles (+2,120)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    30,259 miles
    Test number
    866471055071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm

  17. Pass28,139 miles (+2,565)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,139 miles
    Test number
    605972254051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 3mm

  18. Pass25,574 miles (+2,852)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    25,574 miles
    Test number
    167443443419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres starting to wear more on edges

  19. Pass22,722 miles (+4,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,722 miles
    Test number
    169656342002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass18,178 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,178 miles
    Test number
    507877241029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside wiper split.

Questions about S6 LDW

Does S6 LDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 LDW is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 LDW?
The MOT on S6 LDW is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 LDW done?
S6 LDW was recorded at 54,241 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 2,407 miles a year.
Has S6 LDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 LDW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S6 LDW 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 S6 LDW find?
S6 LDW passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts, slight perishing.

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