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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,597 cc

S88 GGSMOT history

S88 GGS is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

S88 GGS red 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 21 Jul 2026
Mileage
82,362 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 GGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S88 GGS was last recorded at 82,362 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 2,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,732 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,630 miles
Average per year
2,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,362 miles
  • 2025 – 79,732 miles
  • 2024 – 75,081 miles
  • 2023 – 70,808 miles
  • 2022 – 67,541 miles
  • 2021 – 66,547 miles
  • 2020 – 63,043 miles
  • 2019 – 58,677 miles
  • 2018 – 50,705 miles
  • 2017 – 50,334 miles
  • 2016 – 49,549 miles
  • 2014 – 48,622 miles
  • 2013 – 46,498 miles
  • 2012 – 43,961 miles
  • 2009 – 42,551 miles
  • 2008 – 40,214 miles
  • 2007 – 35,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,362 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe crossing to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe crossing from offside corroded near joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in front of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill at rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight oil residue around front subframe area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,362 miles (+2,630)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,362 miles
    Test number
    924303762262
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe crossing to nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe crossing from offside corroded near joint to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded in front of rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass79,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,732 miles
    Test number
    740203653549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail79,732 miles (+4,651)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,732 miles
    Test number
    520253005691
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass75,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    321357177301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,081 miles (+4,273)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,081 miles
    Test number
    586602733910
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,808 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,808 miles
    Test number
    454761529410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail70,806 miles (+3,265)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,806 miles
    Test number
    138948731903
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,541 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,541 miles
    Test number
    502003934165
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil residue around front subframe area.

  9. Fail67,539 miles (+5)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,539 miles
    Test number
    372839400822
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested Fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill at rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil residue around front subframe area.

  10. Fail67,534 miles (+987)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,534 miles
    Test number
    138583692056
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear on edges tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to edges tread @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,547 miles (+3,504)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    66,547 miles
    Test number
    549068883627
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass63,043 miles (+4,366)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,043 miles
    Test number
    416067279291
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,677 miles (+7,972)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,677 miles
    Test number
    287912317778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    244570001548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,705 miles (+371)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    988973555564
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass50,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    250354631801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,334 miles (+785)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    856811231759
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass49,549 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    49,549 miles
    Test number
    610005725570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,622 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    48,622 miles
    Test number
    835398354268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,498 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    145627243257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,961 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,961 miles
    Test number
    598601762248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,551 miles (+2,337)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,551 miles
    Test number
    224830689091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,214 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    192074028021
    • Repaired at testFront Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteStone chips front screen

  24. Pass40,214 miles (+4,885)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,214 miles
    Test number
    222784828054
    • NoteStone chips front screen

  25. Pass35,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    982912017065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,329 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,329 miles
    Test number
    341591517028
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about S88 GGS

Does S88 GGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 GGS expired on 21 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 GGS?
The MOT on S88 GGS expired on 21 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 GGS done?
S88 GGS was recorded at 82,362 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,407 miles a year.
Has S88 GGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 GGS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S88 GGS 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 S88 GGS find?
S88 GGS failed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti-roll bar mount area; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded pipe crossing to nearside, and 10 more.

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