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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S815 KRVMOT history

S815 KRV is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 121,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2023.

S815 KRV green 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 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
121,917 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S815 KRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S815 KRV was last recorded at 121,917 miles on 25 Feb 2023, 2,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,714 miles · 19 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
2,203 miles
Average per year
4,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,917 miles
  • 2022 – 119,714 miles
  • 2021 – 117,085 miles
  • 2019 – 112,528 miles
  • 2018 – 102,969 miles
  • 2017 – 101,060 miles
  • 2016 – 99,000 miles
  • 2015 – 92,897 miles
  • 2014 – 84,404 miles
  • 2013 – 84,095 miles
  • 2012 – 83,643 miles
  • 2011 – 82,567 miles
  • 2010 – 80,467 miles
  • 2009 – 76,992 miles
  • 2008 – 69,890 miles
  • 2007 – 55,576 miles
  • 2006 – 44,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,917 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 2022
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge every corner (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,917 miles (+2,203)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,917 miles
    Test number
    626839655376
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge every corner (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,714 miles (+2,629)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    955292001027
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,085 miles (+4,557)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    117,085 miles
    Test number
    287043163455
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass112,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,528 miles
    Test number
    521997100547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail112,528 miles (+9,559)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,528 miles
    Test number
    481673981027
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,969 miles (+1,909)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,969 miles
    Test number
    914369927422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill behind passenger door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,060 miles (+2,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    436486902987
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass99,000 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,000 miles
    Test number
    487311341895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded at the rear
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTrays fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

  9. Fail98,988 miles (+6,091)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,988 miles
    Test number
    686902475005
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
    • AdvisoryFront front brake pads are wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryClutch slave cylinder is leaking
    • AdvisoryFront brakes are slightly out of balance
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded at the rear
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryTrays fitted under vehicle restricting view of some testable items

  10. Pass92,897 miles (+8,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,897 miles
    Test number
    749856945175
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass84,404 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,404 miles
    Test number
    959161274170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,095 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    84,095 miles
    Test number
    787572713236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,090 miles (+447)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    347111713420
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  14. Pass83,643 miles (+19)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,643 miles
    Test number
    725825992135
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroede.

  15. Fail83,624 miles (+1,057)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,624 miles
    Test number
    127166682135
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroede.

  16. Pass82,567 miles (+2,100)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    317769171116
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass80,467 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    133319760177
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront under tray fitted.

  18. Fail80,467 miles (+3,475)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    411058860193
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteFront under tray fitted.

  19. Pass76,992 miles (+7,102)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,992 miles
    Test number
    642881049192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass69,890 miles (+14,314)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,890 miles
    Test number
    290616288422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,576 miles (+10,846)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,576 miles
    Test number
    513643967158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,730 miles
    Test number
    973273896185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S815 KRV

Does S815 KRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S815 KRV expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S815 KRV?
The MOT on S815 KRV expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S815 KRV done?
S815 KRV was recorded at 121,917 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2023, an average of 4,643 miles a year.
Has S815 KRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S815 KRV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on S815 KRV 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 S815 KRV find?
S815 KRV passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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