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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S783 YOOMOT history

S783 YOO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

S783 YOO green 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
116,742 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S783 YOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S783 YOO was last recorded at 116,742 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 1,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,466 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,276 miles
Average per year
1,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,742 miles
  • 2025 – 115,466 miles
  • 2024 – 114,915 miles
  • 2023 – 113,705 miles
  • 2022 – 112,769 miles
  • 2021 – 112,624 miles
  • 2020 – 112,246 miles
  • 2019 – 111,485 miles
  • 2018 – 110,742 miles
  • 2017 – 109,368 miles
  • 2016 – 108,384 miles
  • 2015 – 106,306 miles
  • 2014 – 104,687 miles
  • 2013 – 102,720 miles
  • 2012 – 100,690 miles
  • 2010 – 96,743 miles
  • 2009 – 94,372 miles
  • 2007 – 90,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,742 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,742 miles (+1,276)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    116,742 miles
    Test number
    706103823460
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass115,466 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,466 miles
    Test number
    183567496685
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail115,464 miles (+549)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,464 miles
    Test number
    653897975003
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits reading 0.51 (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass114,915 miles (+1,210)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    983350674971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,705 miles
    Test number
    359746560494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail113,705 miles (+936)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,705 miles
    Test number
    318059451431
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass112,769 miles (+145)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,769 miles
    Test number
    795954289622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass112,624 miles (+378)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    112,624 miles
    Test number
    391915454412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,246 miles (+761)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,246 miles
    Test number
    173759405179
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass111,485 miles (+743)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,485 miles
    Test number
    920084978320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,742 miles (+1,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    110,742 miles
    Test number
    609812233701
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass109,368 miles (+984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,368 miles
    Test number
    455722215629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,384 miles (+2,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,384 miles
    Test number
    167003895117
    • AdvisoryHead lamp lens scuffed
  14. Pass106,306 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    511053955693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    104,687 miles
    Test number
    376863654433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,687 miles (+1,967)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,687 miles
    Test number
    847753454261
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass102,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    708570553255
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail102,720 miles (+2,030)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    745880053240
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass100,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    549362452222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,879 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,879 km
    Test number
    359103451423
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  21. Pass98,879 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,879 km
    Test number
    759033151228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,743 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,743 miles
    Test number
    851519630233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on side walls
  23. Fail96,743 miles (+2,371)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,743 miles
    Test number
    374219930431
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking on side walls
  24. Pass94,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    201020649211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail94,368 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,368 miles
    Test number
    370550349266
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  26. Fail92,477 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,477 km
    Test number
    324604058408
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  27. Pass92,477 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,477 km
    Test number
    802664958231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    924107767292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S783 YOO

Does S783 YOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S783 YOO is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S783 YOO?
The MOT on S783 YOO is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S783 YOO done?
S783 YOO was recorded at 116,742 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 1,372 miles a year.
Has S783 YOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S783 YOO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S783 YOO 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 S783 YOO find?
S783 YOO passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen; oil leak, but not excessive.

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