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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S815 NFVMOT history

S815 NFV is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 106,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2022.

S815 NFV silver 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 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
106,194 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S815 NFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S815 NFV was last recorded at 106,194 miles on 30 Dec 2022, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2016: 78,688 miles, lower than 105,628 miles on 19 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,176 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
4,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,194 miles
  • 2021 – 91,456 miles
  • 2019 – 84,078 miles
  • 2018 – 84,054 miles
  • 2017 – 81,325 miles
  • 2016 – 78,688 miles
  • 2015 – 76,638 miles
  • 2014 – 75,898 miles
  • 2013 – 74,910 miles
  • 2012 – 74,022 miles
  • 2011 – 54,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,194 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear brake discs in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,194 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    106,194 miles
    Test number
    880166438987
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,176 miles (+4,370)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,176 miles
    Test number
    760830052249
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,806 miles
    Test number
    960580575474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,804 miles (+10,348)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,804 miles
    Test number
    928986641821
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass91,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    386569602182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail91,456 miles (+7,378)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,456 miles
    Test number
    152285007396
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass84,078 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,078 miles
    Test number
    164711699839
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 86V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 86V (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres Sidewalls Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass84,054 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    84,054 miles
    Test number
    151345904400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,030 miles (+2,705)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,030 miles
    Test number
    417181305945
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass81,325 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,325 miles
    Test number
    976925971883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail81,318 miles (+2,630)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,318 miles
    Test number
    295567521400
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

  12. Pass78,688 miles (-26,940)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,688 miles
    Test number
    296212487902
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  13. Fail105,628 miles (+28,990)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,628 miles
    Test number
    813316206543
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition

  14. Pass76,638 miles (+740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,638 miles
    Test number
    267423075196
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass75,898 miles (+988)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,898 miles
    Test number
    737802084124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass74,910 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,910 miles
    Test number
    235983483142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,905 miles (+883)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,905 miles
    Test number
    899822783167
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass74,022 miles (+19,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    74,022 miles
    Test number
    528170582134
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass54,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    289152691111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,540 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,540 miles
    Test number
    836262491124
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about S815 NFV

Does S815 NFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S815 NFV expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S815 NFV?
The MOT on S815 NFV expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S815 NFV done?
S815 NFV was recorded at 106,194 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2022, an average of 4,503 miles a year.
Has S815 NFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S815 NFV has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S815 NFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S815 NFV find?
S815 NFV passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 1 more.

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