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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S738 GKOMOT history

S738 GKO is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2025.

S738 GKO gold 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 29 May 2026
Mileage
63,092 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S738 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
20 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S738 GKO was last recorded at 63,092 miles on 20 May 2025, 4,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,070 miles · 30 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,022 miles
Average per year
2,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,092 miles
  • 2024 – 59,070 miles
  • 2023 – 57,781 miles
  • 2021 – 56,761 miles
  • 2020 – 55,435 miles
  • 2019 – 52,031 miles
  • 2018 – 50,106 miles
  • 2017 – 45,068 miles
  • 2016 – 41,935 miles
  • 2015 – 39,574 miles
  • 2014 – 34,622 miles
  • 2013 – 29,054 miles
  • 2012 – 24,065 miles
  • 2011 – 19,663 miles
  • 2010 – 18,550 miles
  • 2009 – 17,240 miles
  • 2008 – 16,570 miles
  • 2007 – 15,946 miles
  • 2006 – 15,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,092 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chasis leg corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front chasis leg corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,092 miles (+4,022)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    574093678995
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chasis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chasis leg corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded

  2. Pass59,070 miles (+1,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    59,070 miles
    Test number
    603283073541
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass57,781 miles (+1,020)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,781 miles
    Test number
    234970619449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,761 miles (+1,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,761 miles
    Test number
    486690259423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass55,435 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    810926655741
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Fail55,435 miles (+3,404)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,435 miles
    Test number
    717711472890
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass52,031 miles (+1,925)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,031 miles
    Test number
    981836914168
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass50,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,106 miles
    Test number
    972164709117
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various suspension/chassis components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail50,106 miles (+5,038)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,106 miles
    Test number
    513803665371
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various suspension/chassis components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass45,068 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,068 miles
    Test number
    511063108368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail45,067 miles (+3,132)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,067 miles
    Test number
    853243760910
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass41,935 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,935 miles
    Test number
    172171752397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,574 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,574 miles
    Test number
    797070775054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,622 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,622 miles
    Test number
    698813964017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,610 miles (+5,556)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,610 miles
    Test number
    617429054075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass29,054 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,054 miles
    Test number
    217887773046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    318894832459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail24,065 miles (+4,402)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,065 miles
    Test number
    695054032266
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass19,663 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,663 miles
    Test number
    189925431277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,662 miles (+1,112)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,662 miles
    Test number
    746394831270
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

  21. Pass18,550 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,550 miles
    Test number
    702374820203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,240 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,240 miles
    Test number
    761325029283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,570 miles (+624)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    16,570 miles
    Test number
    254016028271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteALIGNMENT CHECK ADVISED/TOWING IN;

  24. Pass15,946 miles (+674)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,946 miles
    Test number
    200645527234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    15,272 miles
    Test number
    300521126277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S738 GKO

Does S738 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S738 GKO expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S738 GKO?
The MOT on S738 GKO expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S738 GKO done?
S738 GKO was recorded at 63,092 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2025, an average of 2,546 miles a year.
Has S738 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S738 GKO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on S738 GKO 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 S738 GKO find?
S738 GKO passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2025 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front chasis leg corroded; nearside rear outer sill corroded, and 2 more.

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