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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

S729 FDLMOT history

S729 FDL is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

S729 FDL green 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,848 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
538 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S729 FDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S729 FDL was last recorded at 104,848 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,781 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
538 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,848 miles
  • 2024 – 104,781 miles
  • 2023 – 104,620 miles
  • 2022 – 104,257 miles
  • 2021 – 103,698 miles
  • 2020 – 103,217 miles
  • 2019 – 102,463 miles
  • 2018 – 101,879 miles
  • 2017 – 101,624 miles
  • 2016 – 100,801 miles
  • 2014 – 100,207 miles
  • 2013 – 99,309 miles
  • 2012 – 98,222 miles
  • 2011 – 97,490 miles
  • 2010 – 96,824 miles
  • 2009 – 96,161 miles
  • 2008 – 95,771 miles
  • 2007 – 95,253 miles
  • 2006 – 94,563 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,848 miles (+67)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,848 miles
    Test number
    805773687182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass104,781 miles (+161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,781 miles
    Test number
    461362766173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass104,620 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,620 miles
    Test number
    406228883177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,257 miles (+559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    104,257 miles
    Test number
    333258312437
    • AdvisoryOffside body sill has slightly corrosion.
  5. Pass103,698 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    103,698 miles
    Test number
    397242333958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,217 miles (+754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    103,217 miles
    Test number
    806042637875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass102,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    987541283256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,463 miles (+584)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    485197214595
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass101,879 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    101,879 miles
    Test number
    774877341051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,624 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    104735902537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,801 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,801 miles
    Test number
    706253435087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,207 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,207 miles
    Test number
    386444944305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail99,309 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,309 miles
    Test number
    697407133314
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass99,309 miles (+1,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,309 miles
    Test number
    759487733375
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass98,222 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,222 miles
    Test number
    879879442321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,490 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    619838301339
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass97,490 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,490 miles
    Test number
    718008401340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,824 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    443578600436
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  19. Pass96,824 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,824 miles
    Test number
    602438700370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,161 miles (+390)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,161 miles
    Test number
    841083279288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass95,771 miles (+518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    95,771 miles
    Test number
    272087178253
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
  22. Pass95,253 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    95,253 miles
    Test number
    854542377249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    94,563 miles
    Test number
    312053576271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S729 FDL

Does S729 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S729 FDL is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S729 FDL?
The MOT on S729 FDL is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S729 FDL done?
S729 FDL was recorded at 104,848 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 538 miles a year.
Has S729 FDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S729 FDL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on S729 FDL 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 S729 FDL find?
S729 FDL passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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