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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S741 GKOMOT history

S741 GKO is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

S741 GKO red 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 26 Feb 2025
Mileage
156,425 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S741 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S741 GKO was last recorded at 156,425 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 7,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,357 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7,068 miles
Average per year
4,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,425 miles
  • 2023 – 149,357 miles
  • 2021 – 141,081 miles
  • 2020 – 132,925 miles
  • 2019 – 131,234 miles
  • 2018 – 130,131 miles
  • 2017 – 128,482 miles
  • 2016 – 122,716 miles
  • 2015 – 122,015 miles
  • 2014 – 121,125 miles
  • 2013 – 120,845 miles
  • 2012 – 118,486 miles
  • 2011 – 112,441 miles
  • 2010 – 110,844 miles
  • 2009 – 109,176 miles
  • 2008 – 96,550 miles
  • 2007 – 83,512 miles
  • 2006 – 71,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,425 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,425 miles
    Test number
    790149426574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,425 miles (+7,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,425 miles
    Test number
    479884807957
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass149,357 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    149,357 miles
    Test number
    142440879001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,081 miles (+8,156)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    141,081 miles
    Test number
    807057843152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    132,925 miles
    Test number
    192676731273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail132,918 miles (+1,684)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,918 miles
    Test number
    524682866272
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass131,234 miles (+1,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,234 miles
    Test number
    746679293337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass130,131 miles (+1,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,131 miles
    Test number
    193381156982
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 25 (2.4.G.1)
  9. Pass128,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,482 miles
    Test number
    384252279244
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Fail128,472 miles (+5,756)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    779702749567
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass122,716 miles (+701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    122,716 miles
    Test number
    542120854221
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)
  12. Pass122,015 miles (+890)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    122,015 miles
    Test number
    808700645196
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber split
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteOuter sills starting to corrode
  13. Pass121,125 miles (+280)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,125 miles
    Test number
    517600354175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,845 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,845 miles
    Test number
    446288273262
    • 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)
  15. Fail120,845 miles (+2,359)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,845 miles
    Test number
    168867273235
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
  16. Pass118,486 miles (+6,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    716475582236
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass112,441 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,441 miles
    Test number
    696381901306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,423 miles
    Test number
    448144431229
    • NoteChips in windscreen
  19. Fail112,423 miles (+1,579)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,423 miles
    Test number
    535134931293
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
  20. Pass110,844 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,844 miles
    Test number
    244075010261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,176 miles (+476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    109,176 miles
    Test number
    594696839225
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass108,700 miles (+12,150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    562957459002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass96,550 miles (+13,038)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    96,550 miles
    Test number
    721128438002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,512 miles (+12,491)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    83,512 miles
    Test number
    153156037025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,021 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,021 miles
    Test number
    280983726096
    • NoteSuspension frames are rusty

Questions about S741 GKO

Does S741 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S741 GKO expired on 26 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S741 GKO?
The MOT on S741 GKO expired on 26 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S741 GKO done?
S741 GKO was recorded at 156,425 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 4,720 miles a year.
Has S741 GKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S741 GKO has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S741 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 S741 GKO find?
S741 GKO passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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