Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,999 cc
S82 CGUMOT history
S82 CGU is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 28 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,883 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 147,883 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,275 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S82 CGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 28 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S82 CGU was last recorded at 147,883 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,241 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 642 miles
- Average per year
- 3,275 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,883 miles
- 2025 – 147,241 miles
- 2023 – 146,082 miles
- 2022 – 142,773 miles
- 2021 – 141,491 miles
- 2015 – 140,952 miles
- 2014 – 136,225 miles
- 2013 – 129,926 miles
- 2012 – 125,444 miles
- 2011 – 120,380 miles
- 2010 – 115,953 miles
- 2009 – 110,276 miles
- 2007 – 106,339 miles
- 2006 – 92,146 miles
- 2005 – 80,935 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,883 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
20 tests since 22 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,883 miles (+642)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 147,883 miles
- Test number
- 648220559021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,241 miles (+1,159)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 147,241 miles
- Test number
- 135938229512
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,082 miles (+3,309)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 146,082 miles
- Test number
- 526186037826
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass142,773 miles (+1,282)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 142,773 miles
- Test number
- 179684717013
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle has signs corrosion
Pass141,491 miles (+539)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 141,491 miles
- Test number
- 396937562455
- MinorNearside Rear Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust noisy flexy blowing (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass140,952 miles (+72)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 140,952 miles
- Test number
- 402730886192
- AdvisoryNearside seat removed at time of test
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail140,880 miles (+4,655)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,880 miles
- Test number
- 796252525232
- FailureDriver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass136,225 miles (+6,299)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 136,225 miles
- Test number
- 797709694143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,926 miles (+4,482)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 129,926 miles
- Test number
- 215350803298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 125,444 miles
- Test number
- 175196822256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,444 miles (+5,064)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,444 miles
- Test number
- 695496022210
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Pass120,380 miles (+4,427)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 120,380 miles
- Test number
- 437286081168
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass115,953 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 115,953 miles
- Test number
- 452013680120
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail115,953 miles (+5,677)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,953 miles
- Test number
- 454973480158
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,276 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 110,276 miles
- Test number
- 170904599132
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteHandbrake high
Fail110,268 miles (+3,929)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,268 miles
- Test number
- 104401699176
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,339 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 106,339 miles
- Test number
- 303720507399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,339 miles (+14,193)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,339 miles
- Test number
- 454760707437
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass92,146 miles (+11,211)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 92,146 miles
- Test number
- 491750496247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 80,935 miles
- Test number
- 121915895252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S82 CGU
- Does S82 CGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S82 CGU is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S82 CGU?
- The MOT on S82 CGU is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S82 CGU done?
- S82 CGU was recorded at 147,883 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 3,275 miles a year.
- Has S82 CGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S82 CGU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2015.
- Has the mileage on S82 CGU 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 S82 CGU find?
- S82 CGU passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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