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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

S748 OEFMOT history

S748 OEF is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

S748 OEF 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 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
57,406 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 OEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 OEF was last recorded at 57,406 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,404 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,406 miles
  • 2025 – 57,404 miles
  • 2024 – 57,160 miles
  • 2023 – 57,009 miles
  • 2022 – 56,693 miles
  • 2021 – 56,651 miles
  • 2020 – 56,512 miles
  • 2019 – 56,450 miles
  • 2018 – 56,017 miles
  • 2017 – 55,847 miles
  • 2016 – 55,592 miles
  • 2015 – 55,215 miles
  • 2014 – 54,546 miles
  • 2013 – 53,426 miles
  • 2012 – 52,191 miles
  • 2011 – 50,974 miles
  • 2010 – 49,828 miles
  • 2009 – 48,788 miles
  • 2008 – 48,023 miles
  • 2007 – 46,250 miles
  • 2006 – 44,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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 Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,406 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    57,406 miles
    Test number
    504024596632
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
  2. Pass57,404 miles (+244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    57,404 miles
    Test number
    379470620484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened multiple components b (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass57,160 miles (+151)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    281191425612
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass57,009 miles (+316)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    945181430113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass56,693 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,693 miles
    Test number
    126664987548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened almost all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass56,651 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    56,651 miles
    Test number
    743172449191
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass56,512 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    788924589255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass56,450 miles (+433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    290920451273
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass56,017 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,017 miles
    Test number
    210628330816
    • AdvisoryNearside front chassis rail corroded
  10. Pass55,847 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    916606530626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,592 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    55,592 miles
    Test number
    979629191067
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  12. Pass55,215 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    55,215 miles
    Test number
    208682355496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,546 miles (+1,120)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,546 miles
    Test number
    999844954139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,426 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    755034163181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,191 miles
    Test number
    507731252109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail52,191 miles (+1,217)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,191 miles
    Test number
    317226442119
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
  17. Pass50,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    715418051167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,974 miles (+1,146)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,974 miles
    Test number
    735498851118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass49,828 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    49,828 miles
    Test number
    150631960173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,788 miles (+765)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,788 miles
    Test number
    502432759135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,023 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,023 miles
    Test number
    244665658149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,250 miles (+2,020)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,250 miles
    Test number
    924322147121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    44,230 miles
    Test number
    264108956157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S748 OEF

Does S748 OEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S748 OEF is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S748 OEF?
The MOT on S748 OEF is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S748 OEF done?
S748 OEF was recorded at 57,406 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 652 miles a year.
Has S748 OEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 OEF has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2012.
Has the mileage on S748 OEF 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 S748 OEF find?
S748 OEF passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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