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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S808 EARMOT history

S808 EAR is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 21 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

S808 EAR black 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,011 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S808 EAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
21 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S808 EAR was last recorded at 148,011 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 3,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,363 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,648 miles
Average per year
5,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,011 miles
  • 2025 – 144,363 miles
  • 2024 – 139,018 miles
  • 2023 – 122,135 miles
  • 2022 – 113,861 miles
  • 2019 – 109,255 miles
  • 2018 – 95,617 miles
  • 2017 – 85,869 miles
  • 2016 – 82,124 miles
  • 2015 – 78,360 miles
  • 2013 – 72,686 miles
  • 2012 – 67,147 miles
  • 2010 – 66,766 miles
  • 2009 – 61,261 miles
  • 2007 – 55,333 miles
  • 2006 – 44,716 miles
  • 2005 – 36,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,011 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,011 miles (+3,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,011 miles
    Test number
    839652685613
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass144,363 miles (+5,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    144,363 miles
    Test number
    742658715915
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass139,018 miles (+16,883)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,018 miles
    Test number
    247342183640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,135 miles (+8,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    122,135 miles
    Test number
    603461562593
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside

  5. Pass113,861 miles (+4,606)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    113,861 miles
    Test number
    815174305378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass109,255 miles (+13,638)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,255 miles
    Test number
    314701686525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassie starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill skin corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassie starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill skin starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryWater leak from radiator

  7. Pass95,617 miles (+9,748)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,617 miles
    Test number
    603359522722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass85,869 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    645765419212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail85,869 miles (+3,745)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,869 miles
    Test number
    465327226762
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside to offside rear metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass82,124 miles (+3,764)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    82,124 miles
    Test number
    285966879411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  11. Pass78,360 miles (+5,674)10 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    308418335016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteSlight binding to offside rear
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  12. Fail72,686 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    179838793290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  13. Pass72,686 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    235768893232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,147 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    67,147 miles
    Test number
    528407142238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

  15. Fail67,141 miles (+375)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,141 miles
    Test number
    966653442203
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

  16. Pass66,766 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    66,766 miles
    Test number
    653080610245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,752 miles (+5,491)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,752 miles
    Test number
    762222240175
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass61,261 miles (+5,928)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,261 miles
    Test number
    151310329061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    913270747316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,333 miles (+10,617)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,333 miles
    Test number
    412278837419
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight front service brake inbalance

  21. Pass44,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    413504806445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,716 miles (+8,530)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,716 miles
    Test number
    534844806361
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass36,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    210500405380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S808 EAR

Does S808 EAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S808 EAR is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S808 EAR?
The MOT on S808 EAR is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S808 EAR done?
S808 EAR was recorded at 148,011 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 5,408 miles a year.
Has S808 EAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S808 EAR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2017.
Has the mileage on S808 EAR 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 S808 EAR find?
S808 EAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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