Mazda MX-5
Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc
S83 ACDMOT history
S83 ACD is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 118,955 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S83 ACD
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S83 ACD was last recorded at 118,955 miles on 17 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,955 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 118,955 miles
- 2024 – 115,319 miles
- 2023 – 113,611 miles
- 2022 – 110,338 miles
- 2021 – 108,496 miles
- 2020 – 108,403 miles
- 2019 – 104,441 miles
- 2018 – 102,585 miles
- 2017 – 100,794 miles
- 2016 – 99,786 miles
- 2015 – 98,569 miles
- 2014 – 97,816 miles
- 2013 – 96,045 miles
- 2012 – 93,384 miles
- 2011 – 90,530 miles
- 2010 – 83,306 miles
- 2009 – 76,921 miles
- 2008 – 70,783 miles
- 2007 – 65,721 miles
- 2006 – 59,947 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,955 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,955 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 118,955 miles
- Test number
- 727856838637
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail118,955 miles (+3,636)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,955 miles
- Test number
- 772898486843
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass115,319 miles (+1,708)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 115,319 miles
- Test number
- 692332070435
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNumber plate lights flickering
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under vehicle and outer sills
Pass113,611 miles (+3,273)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 113,611 miles
- Test number
- 993049983082
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on outer sills and bottom of front wings
- AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion under vehicle
Pass110,338 miles (+10)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 110,338 miles
- Test number
- 971446278985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail110,328 miles (+1,832)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,328 miles
- Test number
- 443019951639
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,496 miles (+35)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,496 miles
- Test number
- 482544012237
- AdvisoryVarious suspension corrosion
Fail108,461 miles (+58)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,461 miles
- Test number
- 911034651549
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wish bone (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll suspension parts corroded
- AdvisoryHeat shield detiorating
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail108,403 miles (+3,962)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,403 miles
- Test number
- 820149535867
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield poor condition
Pass104,441 miles (+1,856)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 104,441 miles
- Test number
- 743051561435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 102,585 miles
- Test number
- 783828071387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,585 miles (+1,791)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,585 miles
- Test number
- 492529931606
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass100,794 miles (+1,008)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 100,794 miles
- Test number
- 332531452776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,786 miles (+1,217)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 99,786 miles
- Test number
- 413482561462
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside of car
- AdvisoryHarsh corrosion to front inner wheel arches
- AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar drop links
Pass98,569 miles (+753)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 98,569 miles
- Test number
- 747968105287
- NoteCorrosion underside of car in places
- NoteSlight play in drop links
Pass97,816 miles (+1,771)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 97,816 miles
- Test number
- 597456994125
- NoteBrake discs corroded
- NoteBrake pipes corroded
- NoteCoil springs corroded
- NoteCorrosion underside of car in places
- NoteHarsh play in front anti roll bar drop link
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSills harshley corroded
Pass96,045 miles (+2,661)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 96,045 miles
- Test number
- 659919783117
- NoteCoil springs corroded
- NoteCorrosion underside of car in places
- NoteExhaust system corroded
- NoteOffside and nearside sills corroded
- NoteRear tyres perished and worn on inner edges
- NoteWipers poor condition
Pass93,384 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 93,384 miles
- Test number
- 256831972418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail93,384 miles (+2,854)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,384 miles
- Test number
- 286930172103
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass90,530 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 90,530 miles
- Test number
- 547454271146
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail90,530 miles (+7,224)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,530 miles
- Test number
- 988733071105
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass83,306 miles (+6,385)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 83,306 miles
- Test number
- 401039970108
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass76,921 miles (+6,138)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 76,921 miles
- Test number
- 131193579180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,783 miles (+5,062)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 70,783 miles
- Test number
- 681887598172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,721 miles (+5,774)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 65,721 miles
- Test number
- 653640857235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,947 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 59,947 miles
- Test number
- 104283146269
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate damaged but secure
Questions about S83 ACD
- Does S83 ACD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S83 ACD expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S83 ACD?
- The MOT on S83 ACD expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S83 ACD done?
- S83 ACD was recorded at 118,955 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2025, an average of 3,182 miles a year.
- Has S83 ACD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S83 ACD has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on S83 ACD 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 S83 ACD find?
- S83 ACD passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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