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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S811 LGNMOT history

S811 LGN is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

S811 LGN 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,546 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,809 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S811 LGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S811 LGN was last recorded at 91,546 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,526 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,809 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,546 miles
  • 2025 – 82,254 miles
  • 2024 – 73,554 miles
  • 2017 – 71,476 miles
  • 2015 – 69,402 miles
  • 2014 – 66,934 miles
  • 2013 – 63,171 miles
  • 2012 – 56,999 miles
  • 2011 – 51,019 miles
  • 2010 – 46,580 miles
  • 2009 – 44,424 miles
  • 2008 – 42,236 miles
  • 2007 – 39,775 miles
  • 2006 – 36,335 miles
  • 2005 – 33,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,546 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2026

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,546 miles (+20)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,546 miles
    Test number
    654915805719
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSpeedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail91,526 miles (+24)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,526 miles
    Test number
    221627294173
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively signs of over heating to brake disc (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail91,502 miles (+9,248)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,502 miles
    Test number
    956727375735
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass82,254 miles (+8,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,254 miles
    Test number
    593985335666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,554 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    73,554 miles
    Test number
    451161772776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,476 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    126774973910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,476 miles (+2,074)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    305767903686
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass69,402 miles (+2,468)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    69,402 miles
    Test number
    728203567059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,934 miles (+3,763)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    66,934 miles
    Test number
    158731544165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass63,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,171 miles
    Test number
    188009873493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,169 miles (+6,170)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,169 miles
    Test number
    598259373029
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Pass56,999 miles (+5,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,999 miles
    Test number
    638863692036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,019 miles (+4,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    796967151029
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

  14. Pass46,580 miles (+2,156)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,580 miles
    Test number
    133492760029
    • NoteRear brake discs corrosive
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing a little thin

  15. Pass44,424 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    44,424 miles
    Test number
    652819889132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,236 miles (+2,461)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,236 miles
    Test number
    834522398192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    191247487191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,775 miles (+3,440)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,775 miles
    Test number
    821177187132
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass36,335 miles (+2,979)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,335 miles
    Test number
    273612896402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    33,356 miles
    Test number
    960938085181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S811 LGN

Does S811 LGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S811 LGN is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S811 LGN?
The MOT on S811 LGN is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S811 LGN done?
S811 LGN was recorded at 91,546 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,809 miles a year.
Has S811 LGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S811 LGN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S811 LGN 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 S811 LGN find?
S811 LGN passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 6 more.

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