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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

S787 CPCMOT history

S787 CPC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 15 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jan 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 102,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

S787 CPC red 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 Jan 2022
Mileage
102,133 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 CPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

S787 CPC was last recorded at 102,133 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,274 miles · 8 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
859 miles
Average per year
3,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 102,133 miles
  • 2019 – 100,984 miles
  • 2018 – 100,176 miles
  • 2016 – 99,903 miles
  • 2014 – 99,023 miles
  • 2013 – 98,170 miles
  • 2012 – 94,856 miles
  • 2011 – 89,681 miles
  • 2010 – 84,004 miles
  • 2009 – 78,645 miles
  • 2008 – 72,008 miles
  • 2006 – 61,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,133 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/f floor corroded but not in prescribed area

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Unable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,133 miles (+859)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,133 miles
    Test number
    444619616760
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f floor corroded but not in prescribed area

  2. Pass101,274 miles (+290)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,274 miles
    Test number
    697378958132
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to n/s/f floor

  3. Pass100,984 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,984 miles
    Test number
    127212130708
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail100,982 miles (+393)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,982 miles
    Test number
    798361846455
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass100,589 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    433258292978
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  6. Fail100,589 miles (+413)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,589 miles
    Test number
    746234501075
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  7. Pass100,176 miles (+273)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,176 miles
    Test number
    192649101810
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  8. Pass99,903 miles (+351)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    354797266814
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear pads 70% worn
    • AdvisoryUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  9. Pass99,552 miles (+529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,552 miles
    Test number
    274434996628
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass99,023 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    166702044367
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePedal rubbers split
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  11. Fail99,022 miles (+852)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,022 miles
    Test number
    495222444404
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NotePedal rubbers split
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  12. Pass98,170 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,170 miles
    Test number
    416940143499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  13. Fail98,169 miles (+3,313)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,169 miles
    Test number
    608648833314
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteUnable to inspect outer sills trims fitted

  14. Pass94,856 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    94,856 miles
    Test number
    706876642321
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm

  15. Fail94,854 miles (+2,635)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,854 miles
    Test number
    137236442318
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre 2mm
    • NoteO/s/r tyre 3mm

  16. Pass92,219 miles (+2,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    92,219 miles
    Test number
    745563302092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass89,681 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    89,681 miles
    Test number
    986603011015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    84,004 miles
    Test number
    551883610067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,004 miles (+5,359)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,004 miles
    Test number
    940412910004
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,645 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,645 miles
    Test number
    310809809091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,628 miles (+6,620)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,628 miles
    Test number
    170338309404
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass72,008 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,008 miles
    Test number
    103465108006
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail72,008 miles (+10,027)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,008 miles
    Test number
    181265508002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass61,981 miles (+10,555)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    932643856354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    51,426 miles
    Test number
    172656806487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S787 CPC

Does S787 CPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 CPC expired on 10 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 CPC?
The MOT on S787 CPC expired on 10 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 CPC done?
S787 CPC was recorded at 102,133 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 3,181 miles a year.
Has S787 CPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 CPC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S787 CPC 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 S787 CPC find?
S787 CPC failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 7 major defects and 7 advisories: emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow; nearside front service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor by subframe mounting, and 11 more.

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