Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S811 UTUMOT history
S811 UTU is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 126,207 mi
- At MOT on 22 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,201 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S811 UTU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S811 UTU was last recorded at 126,207 miles on 22 Sept 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 126,206 miles · 14 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,201 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 126,207 miles
- 2022 – 123,655 miles
- 2021 – 123,655 miles
- 2020 – 123,561 miles
- 2018 – 111,528 miles
- 2017 – 102,640 miles
- 2015 – 101,285 miles
- 2014 – 100,742 miles
- 2013 – 100,558 miles
- 2012 – 99,973 miles
- 2011 – 99,249 miles
- 2010 – 96,755 miles
- 2009 – 90,454 miles
- 2008 – 86,288 miles
- 2007 – 76,428 miles
- 2006 – 71,894 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,207 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condishionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySome rust on underbody and suspensionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,207 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 126,207 miles
- Test number
- 561727156480
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condishion
- AdvisorySome rust on underbody and suspension
Fail126,206 miles (+2,551)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,206 miles
- Test number
- 507603030521
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate in poor condishion
- AdvisorySome rust on underbody and suspension
Pass123,655 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 123,655 miles
- Test number
- 109709323901
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust poor in places with minor
Fail123,655 miles (+94)3 dangerous12 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,655 miles
- Test number
- 434879265244
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust silencer insecure REAR EXHAUST BROKEN AWAY FROM SYSTEM AND EXCESSIVE BLOW (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT DIPS HAVE NO PATTERNS (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM UNION TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding WHEEL BEARING NOT TESTED (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT/MID FLOOR HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipe heavily corroded within clip (underside/rear)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively only 50% pad contact (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate insecure and coming unstuck
- AdvisoryFront suspension arms heavily corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f lower ball joint gaiter and o/s/f track rod end gaiter perished
- AdvisoryRear axle and suspension arms heavily corroded
Fail123,561 miles (+12,033)9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,561 miles
- Test number
- 861132119682
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension arms corroded
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGeneral underbody condition corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass111,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 111,528 miles
- Test number
- 446587308377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,528 miles (+8,888)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,528 miles
- Test number
- 740438715528
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum
Pass102,640 miles (+1,355)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 102,640 miles
- Test number
- 936148185526
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to N/S/R wheel arch
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch
Pass101,285 miles (+543)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 101,285 miles
- Test number
- 389023285103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,742 miles (+184)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 100,742 miles
- Test number
- 628084784182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,558 miles (+585)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 100,558 miles
- Test number
- 408457503224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,973 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 99,973 miles
- Test number
- 927538002220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,973 miles (+724)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,973 miles
- Test number
- 639507802233
- DangerousFront brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
- DangerousRear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Pass99,249 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 99,249 miles
- Test number
- 169311801226
- NoteMiddle & rear exhaust joint corroded
- NoteMinor rust on n/s outer sills
- NoteSlight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
- NoteSurface rust on rear brake pipes
Fail99,249 miles (+2,494)2 repaired4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,249 miles
- Test number
- 387501201207
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteMiddle & rear exhaust joint corroded
- NoteMinor rust on n/s outer sills
- NoteSlight play in rear anti roll bar bushes
- NoteSurface rust on rear brake pipes
Pass96,755 miles (+6,301)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 96,755 miles
- Test number
- 330849200438
- NoteCorrosion evident n/s/r outer sill
- NoteMiddle & rear exhaust rusty
- NoteMinor grounding damage to n/s/f chassis leg
- NoteSlight damage n/s/r wheel rim
- NoteStonechip in windscreen
- NoteSurface rust on rear brake pipes
- NoteSurface rust/pitting on rear discs
Pass90,454 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 90,454 miles
- Test number
- 110354379276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail90,454 miles (+4,166)4 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,454 miles
- Test number
- 660484379269
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass86,288 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 86,288 miles
- Test number
- 353731778475
- NoteCorrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components
Fail86,285 miles (+9,857)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,285 miles
- Test number
- 182380378299
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteCorrosion to sills,floorpans,suspension mounts/components
Pass76,428 miles (+4,534)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 76,428 miles
- Test number
- 893982977200
- NoteCorrosion to o/s outer sill,subframes,suspension mounts/components
Pass71,894 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 71,894 miles
- Test number
- 381507776402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,893 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,893 miles
- Test number
- 204836976261
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCorrosion to suspension components/mounts & o/s outer sill
Questions about S811 UTU
- Does S811 UTU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S811 UTU expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S811 UTU?
- The MOT on S811 UTU expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S811 UTU done?
- S811 UTU was recorded at 126,207 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2023, an average of 3,201 miles a year.
- Has S811 UTU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S811 UTU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on S811 UTU 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 UTU find?
- S811 UTU passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front number plate in poor condishion; some rust on underbody and suspension.
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