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Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,500 cc

S79 VWFMOT history

S79 VWF is a grey diesel Mazda first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 207,370 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
207,370 km
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,042 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S79 VWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S79 VWF was last recorded at 207,370 km on 4 Feb 2026, 5,027 km more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,343 km · 29 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
5,027 km
Average per year
7,042 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,370 km
  • 2024 – 202,343 km
  • 2023 – 193,213 km
  • 2020 – 164,421 km
  • 2015 – 130,677 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,370 km
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion at various places on the underside.

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 fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal many previous repairs present

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,370 km (+5,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    207,370 km
    Test number
    154629927427
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion at various places on the underside.
  2. Pass202,343 km (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    202,343 km
    Test number
    800039098320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail202,337 km (+125)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,337 km
    Test number
    867069012793
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail202,212 km (+8,999)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,212 km
    Test number
    909642252061
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass193,213 km6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    193,213 km
    Test number
    418974838363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded not with 30 cm of anything
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
  6. Pass186,975 miles (+63)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    186,975 miles
    Test number
    927798787981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded N/S/F and O/S/F springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine ang gearbox are (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight dampness (axle oil) in nearside rear hub are- brakes unaffected (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal many previous repairs present (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Fail186,912 miles (+6,883)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,912 miles
    Test number
    687292253620
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wing holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke on sharp acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight dampness (axle oil)in nearside rear hub area - brakes unaffected (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal many previous repairs present (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. Pass180,029 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    180,029 miles
    Test number
    945479800354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail179,692 miles10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,692 miles
    Test number
    513220199066
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass164,421 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    164,421 km
    Test number
    377059461897
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody heavily covered
  11. Pass162,218 miles (+1,663)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,218 miles
    Test number
    852621438674
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. Pass160,555 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    160,555 miles
    Test number
    264660136594
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. Fail160,555 miles (+13,282)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,555 miles
    Test number
    445542739490
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. Pass147,273 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,273 miles
    Test number
    556052388084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective perished
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
  15. Fail147,232 miles (+3,603)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,232 miles
    Test number
    152937578661
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing signs of perishing/cracking
  16. Pass143,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,629 miles
    Test number
    337903629444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail143,629 miles (+6,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,629 miles
    Test number
    313090125996
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  18. Pass136,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,982 miles
    Test number
    552061638693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass130,677 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,677 km
    Test number
    418195075017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,257 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    117,257 miles
    Test number
    475320274071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,133 miles (+10,528)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,133 miles
    Test number
    275052273018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass101,605 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,605 miles
    Test number
    848676972085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    768831681008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  24. FailMileage not read11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    856057271063
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about S79 VWF

Does S79 VWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S79 VWF is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S79 VWF?
The MOT on S79 VWF is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S79 VWF done?
S79 VWF was recorded at 207,370 km at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 7,042 km a year.
Has S79 VWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S79 VWF has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S79 VWF 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 S79 VWF find?
S79 VWF passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: slight corrosion at various places on the underside..

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