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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S85 CUBMOT history

S85 CUB is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 17 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 39,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

S85 CUB red Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
39,659 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S85 CUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S85 CUB was last recorded at 39,659 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 12,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
27,640 miles · 30 May 2022
Between the last two tests
12,019 miles
Average per year
1,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 39,659 miles
  • 2022 – 27,640 miles
  • 2021 – 22,256 miles
  • 2020 – 21,754 miles
  • 2017 – 20,819 miles
  • 2016 – 16,659 miles
  • 2014 – 16,232 miles
  • 2013 – 15,960 miles
  • 2012 – 15,331 miles
  • 2011 – 14,491 miles
  • 2010 – 12,658 miles
  • 2008 – 12,136 miles
  • 2007 – 11,869 miles
  • 2006 – 11,275 miles
  • 2005 – 10,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,659 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining (195/50R15) (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,659 miles (+12,019)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    39,659 miles
    Test number
    925596081645
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining (195/50R15) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass27,640 miles (+5,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    27,640 miles
    Test number
    557796131372
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass22,256 miles (+502)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    826588396113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass21,754 miles (+935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    21,754 miles
    Test number
    858291878880
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass20,819 miles (+4,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,819 miles
    Test number
    151469696463
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/ cracking
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  6. Pass16,659 miles (+427)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    16,659 miles
    Test number
    566708140928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass16,232 miles (+272)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,232 miles
    Test number
    665112154362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion around both lower sections of rear inner wheel arches
    • NoteCorrosion around rear section of nearside outer sill

  8. Pass15,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    15,960 miles
    Test number
    769910783257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail15,960 miles (+629)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,960 miles
    Test number
    937880383214
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  10. Pass15,331 miles (+840)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,331 miles
    Test number
    335032512420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,491 miles (+1,833)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,491 miles
    Test number
    369383071118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,658 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    12,658 miles
    Test number
    872146900175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,136 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,136 miles
    Test number
    642790278238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,869 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    11,869 miles
    Test number
    391360777403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    11,275 miles
    Test number
    573389866249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,275 miles (+471)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,275 miles
    Test number
    184549966228
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass10,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,804 miles
    Test number
    320176975204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S85 CUB

Does S85 CUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S85 CUB expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S85 CUB?
The MOT on S85 CUB expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S85 CUB done?
S85 CUB was recorded at 39,659 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 1,625 miles a year.
Has S85 CUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S85 CUB has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2013.
Has the mileage on S85 CUB 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 CUB find?
S85 CUB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining (195/50r15), and 1 more.

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