
Mazda MX-5
Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc
S771 REYMOT history
S771 REY is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 96,717 mi
- At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,361 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S771 REY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S771 REY was last recorded at 96,717 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 96,706 miles · 6 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 3,361 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,717 miles
- 2023 – 95,248 miles
- 2022 – 92,030 miles
- 2021 – 88,039 miles
- 2020 – 84,604 miles
- 2019 – 80,937 miles
- 2018 – 76,732 miles
- 2017 – 72,767 miles
- 2016 – 68,680 miles
- 2015 – 64,304 miles
- 2014 – 59,222 miles
- 2013 – 54,575 miles
- 2012 – 49,306 miles
- 2011 – 44,819 miles
- 2010 – 39,711 miles
- 2009 – 37,492 miles
- 2008 – 36,435 miles
- 2007 – 35,398 miles
- 2006 – 34,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,717 miles (+11)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 96,717 miles
- Test number
- 861426558272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Fail96,706 miles (+1,458)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,706 miles
- Test number
- 140482570663
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.
Pass95,248 miles (+3,218)1 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 95,248 miles
- Test number
- 182066343573
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass92,030 miles (+3,991)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 92,030 miles
- Test number
- 544123954498
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass88,039 miles (+3,435)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 88,039 miles
- Test number
- 789999876969
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass84,604 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 84,604 miles
- Test number
- 236614383534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper andLower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,604 miles (+3,667)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,604 miles
- Test number
- 420770052940
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper andLower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass80,937 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 80,937 miles
- Test number
- 517922266228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,911 miles (+4,179)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,911 miles
- Test number
- 839375829666
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 76,732 miles
- Test number
- 200523475190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,732 miles (+3,965)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,732 miles
- Test number
- 164790536436
- Repaired at testExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass72,767 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 72,767 miles
- Test number
- 767322003958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,761 miles (+4,081)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,761 miles
- Test number
- 738251452131
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.5% (7.3.D.3)
Pass68,680 miles (+4,376)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 68,680 miles
- Test number
- 257299360753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,304 miles (+5,082)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 64,304 miles
- Test number
- 205452336622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,222 miles (+4,647)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 59,222 miles
- Test number
- 588128234238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,575 miles (+5,269)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 54,575 miles
- Test number
- 369414733473
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass49,306 miles (+4,487)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 49,306 miles
- Test number
- 858215732234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,819 miles (+5,108)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 44,819 miles
- Test number
- 597668721294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,711 miles (+2,219)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 39,711 miles
- Test number
- 694099020296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,492 miles (+1,057)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 37,492 miles
- Test number
- 202613539227
- NoteExhurst system corroded
Pass36,435 miles (+1,037)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 36,435 miles
- Test number
- 340428628234
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,398 miles (+786)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 35,398 miles
- Test number
- 224171517228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 34,612 miles
- Test number
- 372728926293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S771 REY
- Does S771 REY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S771 REY expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S771 REY?
- The MOT on S771 REY expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S771 REY done?
- S771 REY was recorded at 96,717 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 3,361 miles a year.
- Has S771 REY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S771 REY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S771 REY 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 S771 REY find?
- S771 REY passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.
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