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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S801 ORVMOT history

S801 ORV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 2 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 79,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

S801 ORV silver 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 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,581 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S801 ORV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
2 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S801 ORV was last recorded at 79,581 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,132 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
449 miles
Average per year
2,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,581 miles
  • 2024 – 79,132 miles
  • 2023 – 78,567 miles
  • 2022 – 78,039 miles
  • 2021 – 77,693 miles
  • 2020 – 76,767 miles
  • 2019 – 76,256 miles
  • 2018 – 74,884 miles
  • 2017 – 73,892 miles
  • 2016 – 73,405 miles
  • 2015 – 71,210 miles
  • 2014 – 69,392 miles
  • 2013 – 68,069 miles
  • 2012 – 67,496 miles
  • 2011 – 66,615 miles
  • 2009 – 65,001 miles
  • 2008 – 60,268 miles
  • 2007 – 50,722 miles
  • 2006 – 39,860 miles
  • 2005 – 36,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,581 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,581 miles (+449)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,581 miles
    Test number
    949146089789
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Starting to perish (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,132 miles (+565)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    79,132 miles
    Test number
    469016380168
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear outer sill starting to get rusty

  3. Pass78,567 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,567 miles
    Test number
    336140108994
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,567 miles (+528)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,567 miles
    Test number
    130146178852
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,039 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,039 miles
    Test number
    651779360712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,037 miles (+344)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,037 miles
    Test number
    984771261889
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak POSS BOTTOM HOSE CLIP ????
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass77,693 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    129186816671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Fail77,693 miles (+926)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    263772777231
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass76,767 miles (+511)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    610866540514
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass76,256 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    113744721752
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail76,256 miles (+1,372)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,256 miles
    Test number
    110375836882
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working 382 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    74,884 miles
    Test number
    120713014999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail74,884 miles (+992)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,884 miles
    Test number
    451596541156
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

  14. Pass73,892 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,892 miles
    Test number
    612233981092
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted to engine and gearbox

  15. Fail73,892 miles (+487)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,892 miles
    Test number
    612166835963
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension corroded
    • AdvisoryLower covers fitted to engine and gearbox

  16. Pass73,405 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    510447096196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded crosspipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant leak
    • AdvisorySubframes and suspension arms corroded

  17. Fail73,403 miles (+2,193)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    535284710405
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded crosspipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryEngine coolant leak
    • AdvisorySubframes and suspension arms corroded

  18. Pass71,210 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,210 miles
    Test number
    408457145000
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear floor pans and chassis slightly rusty
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear outer sills rusty

  19. Fail71,210 miles (+1,818)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,210 miles
    Test number
    917057645062
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear floor pans and chassis slightly rusty
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear outer sills rusty

  20. Pass69,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    126044334481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,392 miles (+1,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    659074034091
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass68,069 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,069 miles
    Test number
    168135413480
    • 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. Fail68,068 miles (+572)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    215780813081
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)

  24. Pass67,496 miles (+881)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,496 miles
    Test number
    625891212035
    • NoteChips in screen
    • NoteOffside front tyre is slightly perished
    • NoteSurface corrosion both outer sills

  25. Pass66,615 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    566105501023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,001 miles (+4,733)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,001 miles
    Test number
    344079489244
    • NoteFront number plate surround broken
    • NoteScreen stone chipped

  27. Pass60,268 miles (+9,546)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,268 miles
    Test number
    561641408319
    • NoteRear pads are getting low

  28. Pass50,722 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    313812887296
    • NoteAdjusted head lamp aims

  29. Fail50,722 miles (+10,862)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    751822487260
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdjusted head lamp aims

  30. Pass39,860 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    130938646226
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished on edges
    • NoteNearside wiperblade smearing slightly

  31. Fail39,860 miles (+3,610)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    401138946282
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel cap seal perished on edges
    • NoteNearside wiperblade smearing slightly

  32. Pass36,250 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    36,250 miles
    Test number
    550051405287
    • NoteFront break disks rusty.
    • NoteFront disk pads will require replacement within 3000 miles.
    • NoteOffide rear tyre getting low.
    • NoteRear break disks rusty.
    • NoteRear break disks will require replacement within approximately 2000 miles.

Questions about S801 ORV

Does S801 ORV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S801 ORV is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S801 ORV?
The MOT on S801 ORV is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S801 ORV done?
S801 ORV was recorded at 79,581 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,136 miles a year.
Has S801 ORV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S801 ORV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S801 ORV 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 S801 ORV find?
S801 ORV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to perish; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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