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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S806 RCVMOT history

S806 RCV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 127,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S806 RCV blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2026
Mileage
127,516 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S806 RCV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S806 RCV was last recorded at 127,516 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 2,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,369 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,147 miles
Average per year
3,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,516 miles
  • 2025 – 125,369 miles
  • 2024 – 125,245 miles
  • 2023 – 125,196 miles
  • 2022 – 124,244 miles
  • 2021 – 122,741 miles
  • 2020 – 119,857 miles
  • 2019 – 116,148 miles
  • 2018 – 111,559 miles
  • 2017 – 105,548 miles
  • 2016 – 99,465 miles
  • 2015 – 93,622 miles
  • 2014 – 86,007 miles
  • 2012 – 85,530 miles
  • 2011 – 79,905 miles
  • 2010 – 79,411 miles
  • 2009 – 76,002 miles
  • 2008 – 65,552 miles
  • 2007 – 58,438 miles
  • 2006 – 49,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail127,516 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle has general surface corrosion underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail127,516 miles (+2,147)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,516 miles
    Test number
    991688035045
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass125,369 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,369 miles
    Test number
    866441785621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general surface corrosion underneath

  3. Fail125,365 miles (+120)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,365 miles
    Test number
    753784155607
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general surface corrosion underneath

  4. Pass125,245 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,245 miles
    Test number
    906469872528
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings have slight corosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion

  5. Fail125,239 miles (+43)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,239 miles
    Test number
    642793482621
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components have slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings have slight corosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has general corrosion

  6. Pass125,196 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,196 miles
    Test number
    273221756715
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches have slight corosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have slight corosion all over
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has underseal covering chassis and suspension components

  7. Fail125,192 miles (+948)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,192 miles
    Test number
    209708128050
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material allround (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches have slight corosion
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components have slight corosion all over
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has underseal covering chassis and suspension components

  8. Pass124,244 miles (+1,503)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,244 miles
    Test number
    137532961005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill/arch area corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  9. Pass122,741 miles (+2,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,741 miles
    Test number
    139244514195
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to tread wear bars and slightly perished
    • AdvisorySuspension arms corroded but not holed

  10. Pass119,857 miles (+3,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    119,857 miles
    Test number
    452917537935
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills corroded but not holed
    • AdvisorySuspension arms corroded but no holes

  11. Pass116,148 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    885449104614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded/not holed at time of test

  12. Fail116,148 miles (+4,589)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    287781297797
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension arm corroded
    • AdvisoryRear outer sills corroded/not holed at time of test

  13. Pass111,559 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    461728079282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,548 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,548 miles
    Test number
    122402502394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,465 miles (+5,843)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,465 miles
    Test number
    914019886837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,622 miles (+7,615)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    93,622 miles
    Test number
    179314655078
    • NoteRear exhaust box deterioted

  17. Pass86,007 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,007 miles
    Test number
    688296954029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,530 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,530 miles
    Test number
    196786092257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear chassis has surface rust to components.

  19. Fail85,528 miles (+5,623)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,528 miles
    Test number
    396643492228
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear chassis has surface rust to components.

  20. Pass79,905 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,905 miles
    Test number
    106530421206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,411 miles (+3,409)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,411 miles
    Test number
    410547200449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,002 miles (+10,450)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    76,002 miles
    Test number
    702427709327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    713714608205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,552 miles (+7,114)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,552 miles
    Test number
    664644408260
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  25. Pass58,438 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    58,438 miles
    Test number
    970486987187
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre poor.
    • NoteO/s/r lenze cracked.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.

  26. Fail58,438 miles (+9,182)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,438 miles
    Test number
    954005987179
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre poor.
    • NoteO/s/r lenze cracked.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded.

  27. Pass49,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    134865396401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,256 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,256 miles
    Test number
    580571586056
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S806 RCV

Does S806 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S806 RCV expired on 3 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S806 RCV?
The MOT on S806 RCV expired on 3 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S806 RCV done?
S806 RCV was recorded at 127,516 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,925 miles a year.
Has S806 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S806 RCV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S806 RCV 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 S806 RCV find?
S806 RCV failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; central exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.

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