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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S85 BFSMOT history

S85 BFS is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 129,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.

S85 BFS blue 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 30 Mar 2025
Mileage
129,906 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,020 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 BFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 BFS was last recorded at 129,906 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 4,590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,316 miles · 14 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,590 miles
Average per year
4,020 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,906 miles
  • 2023 – 125,316 miles
  • 2022 – 121,339 miles
  • 2021 – 118,510 miles
  • 2020 – 116,468 miles
  • 2019 – 112,252 miles
  • 2018 – 107,419 miles
  • 2017 – 103,066 miles
  • 2016 – 98,627 miles
  • 2015 – 94,468 miles
  • 2014 – 90,866 miles
  • 2013 – 87,377 miles
  • 2012 – 83,052 miles
  • 2010 – 77,402 miles
  • 2009 – 73,498 miles
  • 2008 – 68,976 miles
  • 2007 – 65,185 miles
  • 2006 – 60,969 miles
  • 2005 – 55,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,906 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,906 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,906 miles
    Test number
    183695630469
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail129,906 miles (+4,590)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,906 miles
    Test number
    977673292596
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass125,316 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,316 miles
    Test number
    465131115816
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail125,316 miles (+3,977)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,316 miles
    Test number
    280998371359
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,339 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    121,339 miles
    Test number
    851631517692
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail121,337 miles (+2,827)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,337 miles
    Test number
    416317849180
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,510 miles (+2,042)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,510 miles
    Test number
    680497785547
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass116,468 miles (+4,216)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,468 miles
    Test number
    512479538499
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,252 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    112,252 miles
    Test number
    507929958592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,172 miles (+4,753)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,172 miles
    Test number
    682056106873
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass107,419 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,419 miles
    Test number
    772941605818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,375 miles (+4,309)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,375 miles
    Test number
    167238863910
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass103,066 miles (+4,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    665158312241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass98,627 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    98,627 miles
    Test number
    101872614835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,623 miles (+4,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,623 miles
    Test number
    916730867322
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass94,468 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,468 miles
    Test number
    845500395098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,866 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    796091284086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass90,866 miles (+3,489)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    90,866 miles
    Test number
    986031484083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,377 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,377 miles
    Test number
    736917683064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,052 miles (+5,650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    83,052 miles
    Test number
    458137342070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,402 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    77,402 miles
    Test number
    520992570274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,498 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,498 miles
    Test number
    371121979259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,470 miles (+4,494)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    511026369229
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,976 miles (+3,791)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,976 miles
    Test number
    410570268230
    • NoteNear side electric window not working
    • NoteOffside side front brake binding slightly
    • NoteSills may require welding for next MOT
    • NoteSmall cut in inner sidewall of near side front tyre

  25. Fail65,185 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    521547957234
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass65,185 miles (+4,216)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,185 miles
    Test number
    844227657210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,969 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,969 miles
    Test number
    190211966216
    • NoteFront tyres have cracks in inner side walls. †Recommend new tyres fitted as soon as posible.

  28. Fail60,963 miles (+5,388)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,963 miles
    Test number
    561818556214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteCracks in inner sidewalls of remaining tyres
    • NoteRear disc pads nearing wear limit

  29. Pass55,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    540888255287
    • NoteRear tyres showing signs of 'age' cracks in treads

  30. Fail55,575 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,575 miles
    Test number
    711088455207
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteRear tyres showing signs of 'age' cracks in treads

Questions about S85 BFS

Does S85 BFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 BFS expired on 30 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 BFS?
The MOT on S85 BFS expired on 30 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 BFS done?
S85 BFS was recorded at 129,906 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 4,020 miles a year.
Has S85 BFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 BFS has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on S85 BFS 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 S85 BFS find?
S85 BFS passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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