
Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc
S735 FDLMOT history
S735 FDL is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,265 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 133,265 mi
- At MOT on 9 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,759 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S735 FDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,839 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
S735 FDL was last recorded at 133,265 miles on 9 Aug 2022, 888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 132,377 miles · 4 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 888 miles
- Average per year
- 2,759 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,265 miles
- 2021 – 132,377 miles
- 2020 – 130,401 miles
- 2019 – 130,306 miles
- 2018 – 129,963 miles
- 2017 – 129,157 miles
- 2016 – 127,930 miles
- 2015 – 125,876 miles
- 2014 – 119,326 miles
- 2013 – 113,358 miles
- 2012 – 108,343 miles
- 2011 – 105,575 miles
- 2010 – 102,391 miles
- 2009 – 99,717 miles
- 2008 – 96,076 miles
- 2007 – 90,243 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,265 miles (+888)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 133,265 miles
- Test number
- 579870034041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,377 miles (+1,976)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 132,377 miles
- Test number
- 527021485954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,401 miles (+95)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 130,401 miles
- Test number
- 153543601727
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,306 miles (+343)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 130,306 miles
- Test number
- 127627011126
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,963 miles (+806)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 129,963 miles
- Test number
- 979985812288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,157 miles (+1,227)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 129,157 miles
- Test number
- 859530049740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,930 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 127,930 miles
- Test number
- 669854427821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,930 miles (+2,054)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,930 miles
- Test number
- 353627653668
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass125,876 miles (+6,550)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 125,876 miles
- Test number
- 275577995451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,326 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 119,326 miles
- Test number
- 238347394498
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Fail119,326 miles (+5,968)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,326 miles
- Test number
- 737219564121
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass113,358 miles (+5,015)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 113,358 miles
- Test number
- 307520673115
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass108,343 miles (+2,768)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 108,343 miles
- Test number
- 377047772181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,575 miles (+3,184)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 105,575 miles
- Test number
- 147579271175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,391 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,391 miles
- Test number
- 602151480135
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass102,391 miles (+2,674)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 102,391 miles
- Test number
- 710791580189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,717 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,717 miles
- Test number
- 102874579160
- Repaired at testFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Pass99,717 miles (+3,641)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 99,717 miles
- Test number
- 224654979176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,076 miles (+5,833)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 96,076 miles
- Test number
- 523779978131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,243 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,243 miles
- Test number
- 341484907071
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass90,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 90,243 miles
- Test number
- 714304407019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S735 FDL
- Does S735 FDL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S735 FDL expired on 3 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S735 FDL?
- The MOT on S735 FDL expired on 3 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S735 FDL done?
- S735 FDL was recorded at 133,265 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2022, an average of 2,759 miles a year.
- Has S735 FDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S735 FDL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2016.
- Has the mileage on S735 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 S735 FDL find?
- S735 FDL passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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