
Mazda
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
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.
- 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
- AdvisorySlight corrosion at various places on the underside.
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.
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.
Pass202,343 km (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 202,343 km
- Test number
- 800039098320
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
Pass180,029 miles (+337)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 180,029 miles
- Test number
- 945479800354
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass143,629 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 143,629 miles
- Test number
- 337903629444
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass136,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 136,982 miles
- Test number
- 552061638693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,677 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 130,677 km
- Test number
- 418195075017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,257 miles (+5,124)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 117,257 miles
- Test number
- 475320274071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,133 miles (+10,528)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 112,133 miles
- Test number
- 275052273018
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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