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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S789 SNAMOT history

S789 SNA is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

S789 SNA 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
93,247 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S789 SNA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S789 SNA was last recorded at 93,247 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jul 2012: 113,466 miles, lower than 113,468 miles on 18 Jul 2012.
  • 30 Jul 2013: 74,151 miles, lower than 113,466 miles on 19 Jul 2012.

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
92,551 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
696 miles
Average per year
2,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,247 miles
  • 2024 – 92,551 miles
  • 2023 – 90,033 miles
  • 2022 – 87,280 miles
  • 2021 – 83,488 miles
  • 2016 – 82,676 miles
  • 2015 – 80,085 miles
  • 2014 – 76,493 miles
  • 2013 – 74,151 miles
  • 2012 – 113,466 miles
  • 2011 – 64,690 miles
  • 2010 – 62,074 miles
  • 2009 – 59,073 miles
  • 2008 – 54,358 miles
  • 2007 – 47,319 miles
  • 2006 – 39,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,247 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Both struts. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Both struts. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,247 miles (+696)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    417697912433
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Both struts. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Both struts. (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass92,551 miles (+2,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,551 miles
    Test number
    332677127831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass90,033 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,033 miles
    Test number
    171147458424
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail90,020 miles (+103)5 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,020 miles
    Test number
    668267205356
    • DangerousNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired within 30cm of seat mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired within 30cm of seat mounts (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO\s\f and n\s\f outer sills coated with body filler.

  5. Fail89,917 miles (+2,637)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,917 miles
    Test number
    794421694772
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass87,280 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    87,280 miles
    Test number
    596757214758
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail87,278 miles (+3,790)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,278 miles
    Test number
    105636528772
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,488 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,488 miles
    Test number
    867796909685
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  9. Pass82,676 miles (+2,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    279522554908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  10. Pass80,085 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    80,085 miles
    Test number
    595602755178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,493 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,493 miles
    Test number
    515007264116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,151 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    178461313233
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight deterioration on centre exhaust section

  13. Pass74,151 miles (-39,315)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    74,151 miles
    Test number
    887141013236
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight deterioration on centre exhaust section

  14. Pass113,466 miles (-2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    113,466 miles
    Test number
    557601902241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust flange heavily corroded

  15. Fail113,468 miles (+48,778)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,468 miles
    Test number
    389690302462
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteRear exhaust flange heavily corroded

  16. Pass64,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    286486311243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,690 miles (+2,616)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    295405511286
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  18. Pass62,074 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    62,074 miles
    Test number
    922236610283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    600911019221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,073 miles (+4,715)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,073 miles
    Test number
    472279209299
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass54,358 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,358 miles
    Test number
    810396868283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,319 miles (+7,582)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    47,319 miles
    Test number
    311041767413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,737 miles
    Test number
    230381466250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about S789 SNA

Does S789 SNA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S789 SNA is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S789 SNA?
The MOT on S789 SNA is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S789 SNA done?
S789 SNA was recorded at 93,247 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,737 miles a year.
Has S789 SNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S789 SNA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S789 SNA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S789 SNA find?
S789 SNA passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front suspension component modified but not seriously weakened both struts.; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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