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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S785 ARPMOT history

S785 ARP is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

S785 ARP gold 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 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
76,101 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S785 ARP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S785 ARP was last recorded at 76,101 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Sept 2024: 74,206 miles, lower than 77,199 miles on 22 Sept 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
75,275 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
826 miles
Average per year
2,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,101 miles
  • 2025 – 75,275 miles
  • 2024 – 74,206 miles
  • 2023 – 77,199 miles
  • 2022 – 71,942 miles
  • 2021 – 70,531 miles
  • 2020 – 68,728 miles
  • 2019 – 61,025 miles
  • 2018 – 52,594 miles
  • 2017 – 44,304 miles
  • 2016 – 35,627 miles
  • 2015 – 27,970 miles
  • 2013 – 27,852 miles
  • 2012 – 27,381 miles
  • 2011 – 26,871 miles
  • 2010 – 26,395 miles
  • 2009 – 25,613 miles
  • 2008 – 24,863 miles
  • 2007 – 24,039 miles
  • 2006 – 22,463 miles
  • 2005 – 19,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch bubbled and corroded behind passenger door

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch bubbled and corroded behind drivers door

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    356902910010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,101 miles (+826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,101 miles
    Test number
    641330460979
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass75,275 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,275 miles
    Test number
    834561166846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass74,206 miles (-2,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    74,206 miles
    Test number
    521245775808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,199 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,199 miles
    Test number
    443552824500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,942 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,942 miles
    Test number
    251928920013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,929 miles (+1,398)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,929 miles
    Test number
    335949870178
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    697123024271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch bubbled and corroded behind passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch bubbled and corroded behind drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail70,531 miles (+1,803)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,531 miles
    Test number
    267892685643
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch bubbled and corroded behind passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch bubbled and corroded behind drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass68,728 miles (+7,703)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,728 miles
    Test number
    550431998518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,025 miles (+8,431)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,025 miles
    Test number
    553295746754
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass52,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    290670286785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,594 miles (+8,290)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,594 miles
    Test number
    979627508500
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass44,304 miles (+8,677)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    44,304 miles
    Test number
    551981452370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,627 miles (+7,657)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    959587461732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,970 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,970 miles
    Test number
    786407815176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,852 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    27,852 miles
    Test number
    538202393203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,381 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,381 miles
    Test number
    188144792259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,871 miles (+476)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,871 miles
    Test number
    349885291481
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass26,395 miles (+782)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    304286390434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,613 miles (+750)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,613 miles
    Test number
    411946799231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,863 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,863 miles
    Test number
    664041698211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,039 miles (+1,576)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    331010507349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,463 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,463 miles
    Test number
    513630716369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,328 miles (+2,873)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,328 miles
    Test number
    122783906369
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  26. Pass19,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,455 miles
    Test number
    122338415300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S785 ARP

Does S785 ARP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 ARP is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S785 ARP?
The MOT on S785 ARP is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S785 ARP done?
S785 ARP was recorded at 76,101 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,713 miles a year.
Has S785 ARP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S785 ARP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S785 ARP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S785 ARP find?
S785 ARP passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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