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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,839 cc

S790 PCWMOT history

S790 PCW is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 65,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

S790 PCW 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
65,579 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S790 PCW
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
21 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S790 PCW was last recorded at 65,579 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,575 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,579 miles
  • 2024 – 65,569 miles
  • 2023 – 64,319 miles
  • 2022 – 56,951 miles
  • 2021 – 51,974 miles
  • 2019 – 51,723 miles
  • 2018 – 51,544 miles
  • 2017 – 51,408 miles
  • 2015 – 50,585 miles
  • 2014 – 47,927 miles
  • 2013 – 46,160 miles
  • 2011 – 44,562 miles
  • 2009 – 40,598 miles
  • 2008 – 36,914 miles
  • 2006 – 34,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,579 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass65,579 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    65,579 miles
    Test number
    932597840416
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail65,575 miles (+6)3 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,575 miles
    Test number
    514615504102
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,569 miles (+1,250)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    360931144261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass64,319 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,319 miles
    Test number
    799996365630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail64,314 miles (+7,363)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,314 miles
    Test number
    962260190016
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass56,951 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,951 miles
    Test number
    907323769521
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail56,947 miles (+4,973)5 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,947 miles
    Test number
    120578209677
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,974 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,974 miles
    Test number
    747342891043
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail51,969 miles (+246)3 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,969 miles
    Test number
    570771491515
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass51,723 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,723 miles
    Test number
    586186413738
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating

  11. Fail51,717 miles (+173)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,717 miles
    Test number
    523080829029
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating

  12. Pass51,544 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    51,544 miles
    Test number
    675764406557
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail51,543 miles (+135)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    450014413710
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake dragging at o/s
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass51,408 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    919505967900
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s front chassis rail/inner wing

  15. Fail51,407 miles (+822)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,407 miles
    Test number
    310922476389
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail/inner wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s front chassis rail/inner wing

  16. Pass50,585 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,585 miles
    Test number
    285616988281
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s & n/s front inner wings/chassis rails
    • AdvisoryRear disc pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

  17. Fail50,583 miles (+1,343)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    810642329856
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s & n/s front inner wings/chassis rails
    • AdvisoryFront disc pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear disc pads getting low
    • AdvisoryRear tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

  18. Pass49,240 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,240 miles
    Test number
    166615705490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,927 miles (+1,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,927 miles
    Test number
    106108104452
    • NoteCorrosion starting on o/s & n/s front inner wings.

  20. Pass46,160 miles (+1,598)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,160 miles
    Test number
    189292603448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,562 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,562 miles
    Test number
    487810651417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,476 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,476 miles
    Test number
    788976201035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,598 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,598 miles
    Test number
    774592459372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,121 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,121 miles
    Test number
    964555309071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,914 miles (+2,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,914 miles
    Test number
    562974108053
    • NoteFront tyres o/s & n/s aproaching wear bars.

  26. Pass34,661 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,661 miles
    Test number
    614915756330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,125 miles
    Test number
    832376006027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S790 PCW

Does S790 PCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S790 PCW is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S790 PCW?
The MOT on S790 PCW 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 S790 PCW done?
S790 PCW was recorded at 65,579 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,638 miles a year.
Has S790 PCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S790 PCW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S790 PCW 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 S790 PCW find?
S790 PCW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front arms, and 1 more.

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