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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,840 cc

S72 HBWMOT history

S72 HBW is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 143,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

S72 HBW green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
143,081 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S72 HBW
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
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S72 HBW was last recorded at 143,081 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 8,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,389 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,692 miles
Average per year
3,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,081 miles
  • 2024 – 134,389 miles
  • 2023 – 132,444 miles
  • 2022 – 131,739 miles
  • 2021 – 126,282 miles
  • 2020 – 122,548 miles
  • 2019 – 117,742 miles
  • 2018 – 117,386 miles
  • 2017 – 117,376 miles
  • 2014 – 117,374 miles
  • 2013 – 116,688 miles
  • 2012 – 115,656 miles
  • 2011 – 107,462 miles
  • 2010 – 101,458 miles
  • 2009 – 96,993 miles
  • 2008 – 91,913 miles
  • 2007 – 86,137 miles
  • 2006 – 78,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,081 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Suspension arms slightly corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Underbody and Sills slightly corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Underbody undersealed preventing inspection

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Underbody and Subframe undersealed preventing inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,081 miles (+8,692)2 dangerous17 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,081 miles
    Test number
    895275233736
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass134,389 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    104664279281
    • AdvisorySuspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and Sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed preventing inspection

  3. Fail134,387 miles (+1,943)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,387 miles
    Test number
    448607997286
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and Sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed preventing inspection

  4. Pass132,444 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,444 miles
    Test number
    113502603672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
    • AdvisorySuspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and Sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed preventing inspection

  5. Fail132,432 miles (+693)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,432 miles
    Test number
    638415999406
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel arch - Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Wheel arch - Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and Sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed preventing inspection

  6. Pass131,739 miles (+5,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,739 miles
    Test number
    959758722673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and Sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed preventing inspection

  7. Pass126,282 miles (+3,734)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    126,282 miles
    Test number
    951250415011
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and Subframe undersealed preventing inspection

  8. Pass122,548 miles (+4,806)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,548 miles
    Test number
    140308208415
    • AdvisoryBody and underbody slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view
    • AdvisoryUnderbody and subframe undersealed preventing inspection

  9. Pass117,742 miles (+356)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,742 miles
    Test number
    472370707809
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension parts becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryFoot brake rubber slightly worn
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered with thick under seal and under trays

  10. Pass117,386 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,386 miles
    Test number
    347985512187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on the treads

  11. Pass117,376 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,376 miles
    Test number
    125821424265
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking on shoulders but not to cords
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  12. Fail117,375 miles (+1)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,375 miles
    Test number
    295854722251
    • FailureCentral Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass117,374 miles (+686)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,374 miles
    Test number
    655717364185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass116,688 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    116,688 miles
    Test number
    368252243191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail116,683 miles (+1,027)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,683 miles
    Test number
    157362143109
    • DangerousNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail115,656 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,656 miles
    Test number
    106879332137
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded pitted worn

  17. Pass115,656 miles (+8,194)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,656 miles
    Test number
    716319232161
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded pitted worn

  18. Pass107,462 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    246891061403
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Fail107,452 miles (+5,994)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,452 miles
    Test number
    538817041137
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  20. Pass101,458 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    242826710493
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN
    • NoteN/S/R BRAKE CALIPER IS DAMP WHERE FLEXI HOSE JOINS CALIPER
    • NoteNAIL IN THE O/S/R TYRE
    • NoteREAR TYRES ARE WORN
    • NoteTHE N/SR AND O/S/R OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteUNDER SIDE IS HEAVILY SEALED

  21. Fail101,458 miles (+4,465)1 dangerous3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,458 miles
    Test number
    591671410121
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS AND DISCS ARE WORN
    • NoteNAIL IN THE O/S/R TYRE
    • NoteREAR TYRES ARE WORN
    • NoteTHE N/SR AND O/S/R OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODED
    • NoteUNDER SIDE IS HEAVILY SEALED

  22. Pass96,993 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,993 miles
    Test number
    294783809158
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFRONT WISH BONES RUSTY
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePARKING BRAKE JUST MET M O T STANDARD N/S/R

  23. Fail96,993 miles (+5,080)2 repaired7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,993 miles
    Test number
    874783709157
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFRONT WISH BONES RUSTY
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePARKING BRAKE JUST MET M O T STANDARD N/S/R

  24. Pass91,913 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,913 miles
    Test number
    502191728173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,137 miles (+7,867)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,137 miles
    Test number
    513645517102
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHand brake high oil leak

  26. Pass78,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,270 miles
    Test number
    831208116130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S72 HBW

Does S72 HBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S72 HBW expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S72 HBW?
The MOT on S72 HBW expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S72 HBW done?
S72 HBW was recorded at 143,081 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 3,200 miles a year.
Has S72 HBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S72 HBW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S72 HBW 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 S72 HBW find?
S72 HBW failed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 17 major defects and 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; nearside front brake hose damaged and likely to fail; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 19 more.

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