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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S787 HDVMOT history

S787 HDV is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 60,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

S787 HDV red 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
60,451 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,289 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 HDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 HDV was last recorded at 60,451 miles on 13 May 2026, 486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,965 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
486 miles
Average per year
1,289 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,451 miles
  • 2025 – 59,965 miles
  • 2024 – 58,628 miles
  • 2023 – 57,844 miles
  • 2022 – 57,300 miles
  • 2021 – 56,891 miles
  • 2019 – 55,797 miles
  • 2018 – 54,665 miles
  • 2017 – 53,636 miles
  • 2012 – 53,616 miles
  • 2011 – 51,041 miles
  • 2010 – 49,287 miles
  • 2009 – 47,231 miles
  • 2008 – 46,228 miles
  • 2007 – 45,896 miles
  • 2006 – 40,074 miles
  • 2005 – 33,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,451 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Handbrake has longtravel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass60,451 miles (+486)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    60,451 miles
    Test number
    612280872820
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass59,965 miles (+1,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    59,965 miles
    Test number
    703736496548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious tyres slightly perished
  3. Pass58,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    58,628 miles
    Test number
    661833445435
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has longtravel
  4. Fail58,628 miles (+784)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,628 miles
    Test number
    733433862263
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has longtravel
  5. Pass57,844 miles (+544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,844 miles
    Test number
    310344269501
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin need doing asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel
  6. Pass57,300 miles (+409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    57,300 miles
    Test number
    400768813025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel
  7. Pass56,891 miles (+1,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    56,891 miles
    Test number
    361234628052
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass55,797 miles (+1,132)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,797 miles
    Test number
    496806651830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,665 miles (+1,029)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,665 miles
    Test number
    604667087516
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension rusty
    • AdvisoryRear arms rusty
  10. Pass53,636 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    53,636 miles
    Test number
    926647536372
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisorySurface rust front hubs
  11. Pass53,616 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,616 miles
    Test number
    776616132296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,041 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    51,041 miles
    Test number
    375501231434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,287 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    971261430238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,213 miles (+1,982)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,213 miles
    Test number
    182665320296
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Pass47,231 miles (+1,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,231 miles
    Test number
    313800889154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass46,228 miles (+332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,228 miles
    Test number
    853263498167
    • NoteO/s rear brake caliper may need attension to hand brake operation later.
  17. Pass45,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    394457187165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,896 miles (+5,822)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,896 miles
    Test number
    413697487151
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
  19. Fail40,074 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,074 miles
    Test number
    170908276149
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  20. Pass40,074 miles (+6,533)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,074 miles
    Test number
    232968776165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    33,541 miles
    Test number
    913198675151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S787 HDV

Does S787 HDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S787 HDV is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S787 HDV?
The MOT on S787 HDV is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S787 HDV done?
S787 HDV was recorded at 60,451 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 1,289 miles a year.
Has S787 HDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 HDV has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S787 HDV 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 HDV find?
S787 HDV passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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