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Mazda MX-5

Bronze · Petrol · 1998 · 1,590 cc

S87 RUHMOT history

S87 RUH is a bronze petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 112,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

S87 RUH bronze 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 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
112,588 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S87 RUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,590 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S87 RUH was last recorded at 112,588 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2021: 91,648 miles, lower than 191,399 miles on 21 Nov 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,493 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
3,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,588 miles
  • 2023 – 104,061 miles
  • 2022 – 92,597 miles
  • 2021 – 91,648 miles
  • 2020 – 191,399 miles
  • 2019 – 88,024 miles
  • 2018 – 85,716 miles
  • 2017 – 81,907 miles
  • 2016 – 81,116 miles
  • 2015 – 79,611 miles
  • 2014 – 78,327 miles
  • 2013 – 74,982 miles
  • 2012 – 71,290 miles
  • 2011 – 66,084 miles
  • 2009 – 59,024 miles
  • 2008 – 54,610 miles
  • 2007 – 50,712 miles
  • 2006 – 46,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,588 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,588 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,588 miles
    Test number
    160559608817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail112,588 miles (+95)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,588 miles
    Test number
    159290206970
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail112,493 miles (+8,432)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,493 miles
    Test number
    182341863875
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,061 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    784891684306
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail104,054 miles (+71)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,054 miles
    Test number
    449001771704
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED bulbs fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning LED bulbs fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail103,983 miles (+11,386)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    507915181148
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass92,597 miles (+949)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    92,597 miles
    Test number
    920029419862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront & Rear sub frame corroded

  8. Pass91,648 miles (-99,751)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    91,648 miles
    Test number
    389035500366
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass191,399 miles (+103,375)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    191,399 miles
    Test number
    839965014441
    • AdvisoryFront underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

  10. Pass88,024 miles (+2,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,024 miles
    Test number
    156624748375
    • AdvisoryEnd of nearside sill starting too corrode
    • AdvisorySubframes and suspension arms have surface corrosion

  11. Pass85,716 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,716 miles
    Test number
    666406126430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,907 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    947373259889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail81,907 miles (+791)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,907 miles
    Test number
    988922865559
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass81,116 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    397623945152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    507668835136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,611 miles (+1,284)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,611 miles
    Test number
    709618535107
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass78,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    335611954171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail78,327 miles (+3,345)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,327 miles
    Test number
    828947144186
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass74,982 miles (+3,692)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,982 miles
    Test number
    226778523095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,290 miles (+5,206)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    207347522004
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass66,084 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    997772631085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail66,081 miles (+7,057)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,081 miles
    Test number
    376512331096
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass59,024 miles (+4,414)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,024 miles
    Test number
    540038759269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,610 miles (+3,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,610 miles
    Test number
    372071968429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,712 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,712 miles
    Test number
    342601467263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,681 miles (+4,196)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    741927057233
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass46,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    46,485 miles
    Test number
    714249756250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S87 RUH

Does S87 RUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S87 RUH expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S87 RUH?
The MOT on S87 RUH expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S87 RUH done?
S87 RUH was recorded at 112,588 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 3,632 miles a year.
Has S87 RUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S87 RUH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S87 RUH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S87 RUH find?
S87 RUH passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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