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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S774 VWEMOT history

S774 VWE is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 221,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

S774 VWE blue 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 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
221,568 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S774 VWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S774 VWE was last recorded at 221,568 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 14,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,369 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
14,199 miles
Average per year
2,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,568 miles
  • 2023 – 207,369 miles
  • 2022 – 198,439 miles
  • 2021 – 195,957 miles
  • 2017 – 191,764 miles
  • 2016 – 189,763 miles
  • 2015 – 187,867 miles
  • 2014 – 186,984 miles
  • 2008 – 178,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,568 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front hole in wing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    221,568 miles
    Test number
    262857580063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hole in wing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,675 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    218,675 km
    Test number
    281341114328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass207,369 miles (+8,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    207,369 miles
    Test number
    949979383258
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    198,439 miles
    Test number
    225251750032
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail198,437 miles (+2,480)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,437 miles
    Test number
    424324039027
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass195,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    195,957 miles
    Test number
    637454479557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass195,073 km (+1,503)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    195,073 km
    Test number
    561489455722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass193,570 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    193,570 km
    Test number
    753245307848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail193,570 km1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,570 km
    Test number
    356325451468
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass191,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    191,764 miles
    Test number
    566836060109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail191,762 miles (+1,999)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,762 miles
    Test number
    321118124670
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  12. Pass189,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    189,763 miles
    Test number
    740497375842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail189,763 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,763 miles
    Test number
    707676336270
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass187,867 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    187,867 km
    Test number
    328758205213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail187,867 miles (+883)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,867 miles
    Test number
    456048705278
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass186,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    186,984 miles
    Test number
    225924324245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail186,984 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,984 miles
    Test number
    329154224271
    • Repaired at testNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass185,649 km (+1,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    185,649 km
    Test number
    835568513251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass184,647 km (+921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    184,647 km
    Test number
    295650022234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass183,726 km (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    183,726 km
    Test number
    855460821296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass182,613 km (+2,102)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    182,613 km
    Test number
    951773400233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass180,511 km
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    180,511 km
    Test number
    750899709211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass178,736 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    178,736 miles
    Test number
    680674288148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass174,900 km (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    174,900 km
    Test number
    154566667125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass164,497 km2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    164,497 km
    Test number
    121075686167
    • NoteAll pads getting low
    • NoteRear discs in poor condition

Questions about S774 VWE

Does S774 VWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S774 VWE is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S774 VWE?
The MOT on S774 VWE is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S774 VWE done?
S774 VWE was recorded at 221,568 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 2,365 miles a year.
Has S774 VWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S774 VWE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S774 VWE 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 S774 VWE find?
S774 VWE passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front hole in wing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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