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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S84 ACSMOT history

S84 ACS is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 80,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

S84 ACS 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 13 Apr 2026
Mileage
80,766 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S84 ACS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S84 ACS was last recorded at 80,766 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,766 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,766 miles
  • 2024 – 78,164 miles
  • 2023 – 74,176 miles
  • 2022 – 72,870 miles
  • 2021 – 71,338 miles
  • 2020 – 70,688 miles
  • 2019 – 70,630 miles
  • 2018 – 70,529 miles
  • 2017 – 66,174 miles
  • 2016 – 62,212 miles
  • 2014 – 58,341 miles
  • 2013 – 56,996 miles
  • 2012 – 54,038 miles
  • 2011 – 52,991 miles
  • 2010 – 52,405 miles
  • 2008 – 50,757 miles
  • 2007 – 49,446 miles
  • 2006 – 48,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,766 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,766 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    717554781603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail80,766 miles (+2,602)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,766 miles
    Test number
    124122308034
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to o/s front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe to n/s rear insecure

  3. Pass78,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    429019221424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,164 miles (+3,988)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,164 miles
    Test number
    500794842326
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass74,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    445425540759
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail74,176 miles (+1,306)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,176 miles
    Test number
    746590221062
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass72,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    792936310208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,870 miles (+1,532)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,870 miles
    Test number
    313989582024
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,338 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,338 miles
    Test number
    571632727349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,336 miles (+648)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,336 miles
    Test number
    929888733357
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass70,688 miles (+1)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    948450141013
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail70,687 miles (+57)1 dangerous1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,687 miles
    Test number
    647144690094
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass70,630 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    873021786356
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flange corroded at rear

  14. Fail70,630 miles (+101)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    357875260548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  15. Pass70,529 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    70,529 miles
    Test number
    184916095391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  16. Fail70,528 miles (+4,354)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,528 miles
    Test number
    951296466837
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass66,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    637849291195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,174 miles (+3,962)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,174 miles
    Test number
    756505216191
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass62,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    132953580251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,212 miles (+3,871)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,212 miles
    Test number
    690938269266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted to correct height (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted to correct height (1.8)

  21. Pass58,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    405881264149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail58,341 miles (+1,345)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,341 miles
    Test number
    587020264134
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass56,996 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,996 miles
    Test number
    776351143102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,038 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    275079532103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,991 miles (+586)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    52,991 miles
    Test number
    916868531177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  26. Pass52,405 miles (+1,648)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    52,405 miles
    Test number
    293764340118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,757 miles (+1,311)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,757 miles
    Test number
    823373188180
    • NoteHandbrake travel close to limit
    • NoteUndertray insecure

  28. Pass49,446 miles (+1,364)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    49,446 miles
    Test number
    182754187122
    • 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)

  29. Pass48,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,082 miles
    Test number
    294184966421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S84 ACS

Does S84 ACS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S84 ACS expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S84 ACS?
The MOT on S84 ACS expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S84 ACS done?
S84 ACS was recorded at 80,766 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 1,736 miles a year.
Has S84 ACS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S84 ACS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S84 ACS 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 S84 ACS find?
S84 ACS passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower, and 1 more.

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