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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S781 ARPMOT history

S781 ARP is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2023.

S781 ARP black 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 10 May 2024
Mileage
126,297 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2024
Latest MOT test
11 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 ARP was last recorded at 126,297 miles on 11 May 2023, 130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,167 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
130 miles
Average per year
3,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,297 miles
  • 2022 – 126,167 miles
  • 2021 – 126,023 miles
  • 2019 – 125,953 miles
  • 2017 – 125,438 miles
  • 2013 – 124,057 miles
  • 2012 – 119,610 miles
  • 2011 – 115,018 miles
  • 2010 – 107,319 miles
  • 2009 – 99,212 miles
  • 2008 – 93,344 miles
  • 2007 – 83,615 miles
  • 2006 – 73,310 miles
  • 2005 – 62,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,297 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Both rear wheel arches becoming corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • N.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underside of vehicle generally corroded including all suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Washers slightly poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes deteriorated / perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,297 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    571625424617
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  2. Fail126,297 miles (+130)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,297 miles
    Test number
    166164472694
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass126,167 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,167 miles
    Test number
    539983149788
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm, outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch /inner closing panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm, outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch /inner closing panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  4. Fail126,167 miles (+144)1 repaired1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,167 miles
    Test number
    683762955885
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joiner (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm, outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch /inner closing panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm, outer bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch /inner closing panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass126,023 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    126,023 miles
    Test number
    946445338545
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryN.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded including all suspension arms
    • AdvisoryWashers slightly poor

  6. Fail126,022 miles (+69)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,022 miles
    Test number
    333790900190
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryN.s rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded including all suspension arms
    • AdvisoryWashers slightly poor

  7. Pass125,953 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,953 miles
    Test number
    799649909570
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front chassis legs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle generally corroded

  8. Fail125,953 miles (+515)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,953 miles
    Test number
    823189465754
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower bolt/ nut missing from mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower bolt/ nut missing from mounting bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear anti-roll bar endlink lower nut slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bushes deteriorated / perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front chassis legs badly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle generally corroded

  9. Pass125,438 miles (+1,381)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,438 miles
    Test number
    825523488160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill/ closing panel excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill/ closing panel corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis legs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  10. Fail124,057 miles2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,057 miles
    Test number
    629473503256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r wheel arch
    • NoteFront and rear subframes corroded
    • NoteRear wishbone bushes worn

  11. Pass124,057 miles (+4,447)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    124,057 miles
    Test number
    877493603243
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion o/s/r wheel arch
    • NoteFront and rear subframes corroded
    • NoteRear wishbone bushes worn

  12. Fail119,610 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    497835502274
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass119,610 miles (+4,592)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    868595402287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail115,018 miles2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,018 miles
    Test number
    696266701249
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front and rear subframes and all wishbones corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to both sills and both wheel arches
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  15. Pass115,018 miles (+7,699)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,018 miles
    Test number
    775156401235
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front and rear subframes and all wishbones corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to both sills and both wheel arches
    • NoteFront discs pitted

  16. Pass107,319 miles (+8,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    107,319 miles
    Test number
    744012100201
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  17. Pass99,212 miles (+5,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    99,212 miles
    Test number
    302175809289
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass93,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    131103908231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,344 miles (+9,729)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    664343308203
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass83,615 miles (+10,305)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,615 miles
    Test number
    610784007258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,310 miles (+11,063)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,310 miles
    Test number
    993386406286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    62,247 miles
    Test number
    564508405236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 ARP

Does S781 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 ARP expired on 10 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 ARP?
The MOT on S781 ARP expired on 10 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 ARP done?
S781 ARP was recorded at 126,297 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2023, an average of 3,601 miles a year.
Has S781 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 ARP has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S781 ARP 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 S781 ARP find?
S781 ARP passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s rear; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; front and rear subframe corroded, and 2 more.

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