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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S799 TBOMOT history

S799 TBO is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 6 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S799 TBO green 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 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,576 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 TBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
6 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 TBO was last recorded at 83,576 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2007: 70,460 miles, lower than 70,499 miles on 10 Jul 2007.

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
82,754 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,576 miles
  • 2025 – 82,754 miles
  • 2024 – 82,483 miles
  • 2023 – 82,027 miles
  • 2022 – 81,673 miles
  • 2021 – 81,128 miles
  • 2020 – 80,655 miles
  • 2019 – 80,019 miles
  • 2017 – 79,462 miles
  • 2016 – 79,039 miles
  • 2015 – 78,560 miles
  • 2014 – 78,007 miles
  • 2013 – 77,419 miles
  • 2012 – 76,686 miles
  • 2011 – 75,986 miles
  • 2010 – 74,941 miles
  • 2009 – 74,032 miles
  • 2008 – 72,925 miles
  • 2007 – 70,460 miles
  • 2006 – 64,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak slight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Some surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,576 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    295861243389
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail83,576 miles (+822)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    470659287761
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,754 miles (+271)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,754 miles
    Test number
    243131928146
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced center (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass82,483 miles (+456)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    82,483 miles
    Test number
    225012007917
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,027 miles (+354)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,027 miles
    Test number
    639985648150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass81,673 miles (+545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    81,673 miles
    Test number
    602508725522
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis leg damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass81,128 miles (+473)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    363558041078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,655 miles (+636)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,655 miles
    Test number
    819257767345
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass80,019 miles (+557)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    80,019 miles
    Test number
    134187140467
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN SILVER PAINT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPLASTIC COVERS OVER FRONT CHASSIS RAILS - CANT BE SEEN

  10. Pass79,462 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,462 miles
    Test number
    521955550025
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

  11. Fail79,375 miles (+336)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,375 miles
    Test number
    298809818335
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to both rear outer sills

  12. Pass79,039 miles (+479)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,039 miles
    Test number
    329955277555
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome surface corrosion to both outer sills
    • AdvisoryVarous surface corrosion under vehicle

  13. Pass78,560 miles (+553)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    604704440087
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFRONT & REAR SUSPENSION SURFACE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight damage CHASSIS RAIL (6.1.A.1)

  14. Pass78,007 miles (+588)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    326994574492
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteFRONT & REAR SUSPENSION SURFACE CORRODED

  15. Pass77,419 miles (+733)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    249231373240
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres age cracked
    • NoteSome corrosion to o/s outer sill
    • NoteSome damage to both chassic runners
    • NoteSome wear in front brake pads

  16. Pass76,686 miles (+700)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,686 miles
    Test number
    266166862254
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteImpact damage to O/S and N/S chassie legs

  17. Pass75,986 miles (+1,045)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    75,986 miles
    Test number
    175183471256
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED
    • NoteOSF BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
    • NotePAS PIPES CORRODED

  18. Pass74,941 miles (+909)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,941 miles
    Test number
    444098460296
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass74,032 miles (+1,107)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,032 miles
    Test number
    313019569483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,925 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    971165588222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Fail72,924 miles (+2,464)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,924 miles
    Test number
    102905878251
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass70,460 miles (-39)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,460 miles
    Test number
    442102297180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail70,499 miles (+5,896)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,499 miles
    Test number
    292801297448
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  24. Pass64,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    64,603 miles
    Test number
    843169696110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S799 TBO

Does S799 TBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S799 TBO is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S799 TBO?
The MOT on S799 TBO is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S799 TBO done?
S799 TBO was recorded at 83,576 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 965 miles a year.
Has S799 TBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 TBO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S799 TBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S799 TBO find?
S799 TBO passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 6 more.

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