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Mazda MX-5

Bronze and Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S754 KDYMOT history

S754 KDY is a bronze and gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

S754 KDY bronze 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 22 May 2027
Mileage
158,287 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S754 KDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Bronze and Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S754 KDY was last recorded at 158,287 miles on 15 May 2026, 6,787 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,500 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,787 miles
Average per year
4,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,287 miles
  • 2025 – 151,500 miles
  • 2024 – 142,335 miles
  • 2023 – 134,975 miles
  • 2022 – 133,057 miles
  • 2021 – 130,449 miles
  • 2020 – 127,431 miles
  • 2019 – 123,792 miles
  • 2018 – 119,290 miles
  • 2017 – 115,889 miles
  • 2016 – 107,195 miles
  • 2015 – 102,590 miles
  • 2014 – 101,774 miles
  • 2013 – 101,337 miles
  • 2012 – 100,658 miles
  • 2011 – 99,655 miles
  • 2010 – 84,184 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,287 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,287 miles (+6,787)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    158,287 miles
    Test number
    424258686823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,500 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    151,500 miles
    Test number
    272826391833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail151,500 miles (+9,165)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,500 miles
    Test number
    591101057890
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass142,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    142,335 miles
    Test number
    319191051312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,335 miles (+7,360)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,335 miles
    Test number
    681541256402
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Pass134,975 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,975 miles
    Test number
    244990944731
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail134,942 miles (+1,885)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,942 miles
    Test number
    964827909259
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Chassis box section damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass133,057 miles (+2,608)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    133,057 miles
    Test number
    947951499300
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass130,449 miles (+3,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2022
    Odometer
    130,449 miles
    Test number
    548541419641
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass127,431 miles (+3,639)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,431 miles
    Test number
    826861881684
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass123,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2020
    Odometer
    123,792 miles
    Test number
    773260708446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,792 miles (+4,502)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,792 miles
    Test number
    756645565331
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass119,290 miles (+3,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    119,290 miles
    Test number
    279778041766
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass115,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,889 miles
    Test number
    787971875153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,889 miles (+8,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,889 miles
    Test number
    237883375525
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass107,195 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    107,195 miles
    Test number
    322538443105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,590 miles (+816)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,590 miles
    Test number
    998718805180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass101,774 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,774 miles
    Test number
    779435534177
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint covers perished

  19. Fail101,770 miles (+433)1 dangerous1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    107239424130
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint covers perished

  20. Pass101,337 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    188799423124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrakes require inspecting for correct fitting as required.
    • NoteFront Brake Pad Springs missing and suspect the incorrect Pads have been fitted.
    • NoteRear Brake Pads appear to be incorrectly fitted. The N/s/r Pad Springs are missing. Not all of the Pad in contact with the Discs.

  21. Fail101,337 miles (+679)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,337 miles
    Test number
    527489523113
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrakes require inspecting for correct fitting as required.
    • NoteFront Brake Pad Springs missing and suspect the incorrect Pads have been fitted.
    • NoteRear Brake Pads appear to be incorrectly fitted. The N/s/r Pad Springs are missing. Not all of the Pad in contact with the Discs.

  22. Pass100,658 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    100,658 miles
    Test number
    986057402186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail100,658 miles (+1,003)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,658 miles
    Test number
    257054602122
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass99,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    925414701180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail99,655 miles (+15,471)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,655 miles
    Test number
    297902401170
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass84,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    151619480009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,262 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,262 km
    Test number
    382022999020
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  28. Fail70,262 km (+152)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,262 km
    Test number
    942172799031
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass70,110 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,110 km
    Test number
    711019697205
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S754 KDY

Does S754 KDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S754 KDY is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S754 KDY?
The MOT on S754 KDY is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S754 KDY done?
S754 KDY was recorded at 158,287 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 4,595 miles a year.
Has S754 KDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S754 KDY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S754 KDY 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 S754 KDY find?
S754 KDY passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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