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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,840 cc

S70 SROMOT history

S70 SRO is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,180 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S70 SRO blue 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 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,180 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S70 SRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S70 SRO was last recorded at 85,180 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 May 2008: 7,015 miles, lower than 19,694 miles on 5 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,990 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,190 miles
Average per year
3,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,180 miles
  • 2025 – 83,990 miles
  • 2024 – 83,190 miles
  • 2023 – 82,290 miles
  • 2022 – 81,452 miles
  • 2021 – 80,512 miles
  • 2020 – 79,738 miles
  • 2019 – 78,730 miles
  • 2018 – 77,433 miles
  • 2017 – 75,245 miles
  • 2016 – 75,018 miles
  • 2015 – 74,144 miles
  • 2014 – 72,258 miles
  • 2013 – 69,730 miles
  • 2012 – 64,172 miles
  • 2011 – 55,834 miles
  • 2010 – 46,911 miles
  • 2009 – 38,488 miles
  • 2008 – 7,015 miles
  • 2006 – 19,694 miles
  • 2005 – 13,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,180 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,180 miles (+1,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,180 miles
    Test number
    113268568891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,990 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,990 miles
    Test number
    681500214764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail83,981 miles (+791)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    209061370998
    • MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated o/s/r floor to outer sill corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,190 miles (+900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,190 miles
    Test number
    750434347300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass82,290 miles (+838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    82,290 miles
    Test number
    617706878213
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass81,452 miles (+940)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    81,452 miles
    Test number
    670177935863
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass80,512 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    80,512 miles
    Test number
    195683951687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,738 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    252603084765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,723 miles (+993)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,723 miles
    Test number
    967421824223
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass78,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    255108130261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail78,730 miles (+1,297)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    908749166475
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass77,433 miles (+2,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,433 miles
    Test number
    351536171660
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass75,245 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    75,245 miles
    Test number
    604367423045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,018 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    75,018 miles
    Test number
    632126416728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,144 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    249108795098
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake pad wear on limit

  16. Pass74,144 miles (+1,886)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    418998995002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake pad wear on limit

  17. Pass72,258 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,258 miles
    Test number
    417196104177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail72,248 miles (+2,518)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,248 miles
    Test number
    496172604117
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  19. Pass69,730 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    458667433163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail69,730 miles (+5,558)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,730 miles
    Test number
    258637833430
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass64,172 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,172 miles
    Test number
    215134642406
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail64,169 miles (+8,335)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    167993142129
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f brakes binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  23. Pass55,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    407845521107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,834 miles (+8,923)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,834 miles
    Test number
    826255121145
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  25. Pass46,911 miles (+8,423)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,911 miles
    Test number
    521550230173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc worn/corroded on inner edge

  26. Pass38,488 miles (+31,473)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    38,488 miles
    Test number
    772717729160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail7,015 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,015 miles
    Test number
    682844338121
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass7,015 miles (-12,679)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    7,015 miles
    Test number
    903594238184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,694 miles (+5,754)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,694 miles
    Test number
    772769836313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    13,940 miles
    Test number
    753344235387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S70 SRO

Does S70 SRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S70 SRO is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S70 SRO?
The MOT on S70 SRO is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S70 SRO done?
S70 SRO was recorded at 85,180 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 3,531 miles a year.
Has S70 SRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S70 SRO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S70 SRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S70 SRO find?
S70 SRO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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