Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc
S76 ACDMOT history
S76 ACD is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 18 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 118,637 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 118,637 mi
- At MOT on 12 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S76 ACD
- 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
- 18 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
S76 ACD was last recorded at 118,637 miles on 12 May 2026, 203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,434 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 203 miles
- Average per year
- 4,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,637 miles
- 2025 – 118,434 miles
- 2024 – 118,052 miles
- 2023 – 117,676 miles
- 2022 – 115,119 miles
- 2021 – 114,519 miles
- 2020 – 112,925 miles
- 2019 – 110,530 miles
- 2017 – 108,534 miles
- 2016 – 102,208 miles
- 2015 – 98,533 miles
- 2014 – 93,897 miles
- 2013 – 78,519 miles
- 2012 – 61,482 miles
- 2011 – 59,171 miles
- 2010 – 54,125 miles
- 2009 – 47,930 miles
- 2008 – 40,032 miles
- 2007 – 36,792 miles
- 2006 – 33,776 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail118,637 miles
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroding
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in underseal
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Underside of vehicle corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail118,637 miles (+203)9 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,637 miles
- Test number
- 471913662319
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroding
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroding
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in underseal
Pass118,434 miles (+382)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 118,434 miles
- Test number
- 898772212462
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryAll suspension corroded
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryNear side rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOff side rear arch corroded
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in under seal
Pass118,052 miles (+376)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 118,052 miles
- Test number
- 836327906451
- AdvisoryAll Suspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side + off side rear arches corroded
- AdvisoryWeld repairs covered in under seal
Pass117,676 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 117,676 miles
- Test number
- 656712844760
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail117,676 miles (+2,557)7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,676 miles
- Test number
- 367500053456
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component's corroded but not seriously weakened
- AdvisoryWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass115,119 miles (+600)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2023
- Odometer
- 115,119 miles
- Test number
- 735408854927
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass114,519 miles (+29)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 114,519 miles
- Test number
- 460177888605
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail114,490 miles (+1,565)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,490 miles
- Test number
- 151122505688
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass112,925 miles (+2,395)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 112,925 miles
- Test number
- 265363307933
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system slightly rusty/ corroded.
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components slightly rusty/ corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill panel slightly rusty/Outer corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear sill panel slightly rusty/Outer corroded.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever close o end of travel.
Pass110,530 miles (+1,996)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 110,530 miles
- Test number
- 218043656450
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view I zone a but less the 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view I zone b but less the 40mm. (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front and Rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded and rusty.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill panel corroded/rusty not structural.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,534 miles (+6,326)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,534 miles
- Test number
- 564448129438
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass102,208 miles (+3,675)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 102,208 miles
- Test number
- 500312694655
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass98,533 miles (+4,636)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 98,533 miles
- Test number
- 376388378351
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass93,897 miles (+166)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2015
- Odometer
- 93,897 miles
- Test number
- 857963934147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,731 miles (+15,212)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,731 miles
- Test number
- 309617424149
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass78,519 miles (+17,037)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2014
- Odometer
- 78,519 miles
- Test number
- 699905143150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,482 miles (+2,311)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 61,482 miles
- Test number
- 456327542183
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass59,171 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 59,171 miles
- Test number
- 799478421243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,171 miles (+5,046)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,171 miles
- Test number
- 869028721294
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,125 miles (+6,195)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 54,125 miles
- Test number
- 161246350059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAll tyres perished on sidewalls
Pass47,930 miles (+7,898)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 47,930 miles
- Test number
- 154453749044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,032 miles (+3,240)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 40,032 miles
- Test number
- 593001158077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,792 miles (+3,016)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2008
- Odometer
- 36,792 miles
- Test number
- 282924137491
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/f brake starting to binde
Pass33,776 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 33,776 miles
- Test number
- 694708726195
- NoteGearbox under tray dented
Questions about S76 ACD
- Does S76 ACD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S76 ACD expired on 5 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S76 ACD?
- The MOT on S76 ACD expired on 5 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S76 ACD done?
- S76 ACD was recorded at 118,637 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,241 miles a year.
- Has S76 ACD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S76 ACD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on S76 ACD 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 S76 ACD find?
- S76 ACD failed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 9 major defects and 7 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 13 more.
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