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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S725 TGYMOT history

S725 TGY is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,515 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

S725 TGY gold Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
120,515 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S725 TGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S725 TGY was last recorded at 120,515 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2019.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2016: 118,363 miles, lower than 118,634 miles on 29 Oct 2015.

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
120,243 miles · 7 Sept 2019
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
4,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,515 miles
  • 2019 – 120,243 miles
  • 2016 – 118,363 miles
  • 2015 – 118,634 miles
  • 2014 – 105,129 miles
  • 2013 – 88,617 miles
  • 2012 – 83,242 miles
  • 2011 – 76,616 miles
  • 2010 – 70,148 miles
  • 2009 – 62,000 miles
  • 2008 – 54,437 miles
  • 2007 – 46,957 miles
  • 2006 – 44,173 miles
  • 2005 – 40,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,515 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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,515 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,515 miles
    Test number
    382590580206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,243 miles (+1,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    120,243 miles
    Test number
    645789170346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass118,363 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,363 miles
    Test number
    210524261876
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheels slightly bindind

  4. Fail118,363 miles (-271)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,363 miles
    Test number
    707796141727
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear wheels slightly bindind

  5. Fail118,634 miles (+13,505)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,634 miles
    Test number
    276617757590
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  6. Pass105,129 miles (+16,512)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    105,129 miles
    Test number
    326093004243
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low

  7. Pass88,617 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,617 miles
    Test number
    509277803209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,242 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    238994862454
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail83,239 miles (+6,623)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,239 miles
    Test number
    716841762174
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass76,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    748062281192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,616 miles (+6,468)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    446421581182
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  12. Pass70,148 miles (+595)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    70,148 miles
    Test number
    192766480166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail69,553 miles (+7,553)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,553 miles
    Test number
    662693270106
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass62,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    693253379128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  15. Fail61,999 miles (+7,562)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,999 miles
    Test number
    730383679163
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  16. Pass54,437 miles (+7,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,437 miles
    Test number
    950590908247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass46,957 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,957 miles
    Test number
    220483837272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,173 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    44,173 miles
    Test number
    394006226240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    40,582 miles
    Test number
    170042125217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S725 TGY

Does S725 TGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S725 TGY expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S725 TGY?
The MOT on S725 TGY expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S725 TGY done?
S725 TGY was recorded at 120,515 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 4,157 miles a year.
Has S725 TGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S725 TGY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on S725 TGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S725 TGY find?
S725 TGY passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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