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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.

S771 REY gold 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass96,717 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass80,937 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    80,937 miles
    Test number
    517922266228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. Pass76,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,732 miles
    Test number
    200523475190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass72,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,767 miles
    Test number
    767322003958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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)
  14. Pass68,680 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,680 miles
    Test number
    257299360753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,304 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,304 miles
    Test number
    205452336622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,222 miles (+4,647)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,222 miles
    Test number
    588128234238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass49,306 miles (+4,487)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,306 miles
    Test number
    858215732234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,819 miles (+5,108)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,819 miles
    Test number
    597668721294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,711 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    39,711 miles
    Test number
    694099020296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,492 miles (+1,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    37,492 miles
    Test number
    202613539227
    • NoteExhurst system corroded
  22. Pass36,435 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    36,435 miles
    Test number
    340428628234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,398 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,398 miles
    Test number
    224171517228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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