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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,840 cc

S88 MXVMOT history

S88 MXV is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 13 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

S88 MXV blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
133,262 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 MXV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S88 MXV was last recorded at 133,262 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,262 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,262 miles
  • 2024 – 125,348 miles
  • 2023 – 121,860 miles
  • 2022 – 118,374 miles
  • 2021 – 118,365 miles
  • 2020 – 115,707 miles
  • 2019 – 112,867 miles
  • 2018 – 108,281 miles
  • 2017 – 100,552 miles
  • 2016 – 93,831 miles
  • 2015 – 82,986 miles
  • 2014 – 77,877 miles
  • 2013 – 72,620 miles
  • 2012 – 68,596 miles
  • 2011 – 67,513 miles
  • 2010 – 62,380 miles
  • 2009 – 57,536 miles
  • 2008 – 55,319 miles
  • 2007 – 52,826 miles
  • 2006 – 49,007 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,262 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,262 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,262 miles
    Test number
    959006664467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail133,262 miles (+7,914)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,262 miles
    Test number
    494135220868
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  3. Pass125,348 miles (+3,488)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,348 miles
    Test number
    383144641149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass121,860 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    121,860 miles
    Test number
    858750134735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail121,827 miles (+3,453)2 dangerous8 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,827 miles
    Test number
    829375979911
    • DangerousNearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,374 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,374 miles
    Test number
    537098564162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,365 miles (+2,658)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,365 miles
    Test number
    551099890392
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  8. Pass115,707 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,707 miles
    Test number
    509520191897
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail115,707 miles (+85)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,707 miles
    Test number
    174112382542
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail115,622 miles (+2,755)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    184999087481
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass112,867 miles (+4,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,867 miles
    Test number
    791243787709
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass108,281 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    347341954149
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail108,281 miles (+7,729)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,281 miles
    Test number
    810368209728
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/14 on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass100,552 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    276211797501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,831 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,831 miles
    Test number
    347272423697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    496802847176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,280 miles (+9,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    992916034302
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  18. Pass82,986 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,986 miles
    Test number
    778777155154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,877 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,877 miles
    Test number
    847717354127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,620 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    72,620 miles
    Test number
    965295553186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail72,581 miles (+3,985)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,581 miles
    Test number
    707698343193
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,596 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,596 miles
    Test number
    868184762158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,513 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,513 miles
    Test number
    479286011475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail67,503 miles (+5,123)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,503 miles
    Test number
    107864211398
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass62,380 miles1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,380 miles
    Test number
    231975710335
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated

  26. Fail62,380 miles (+4,844)1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,380 miles
    Test number
    601945410363
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated

  27. Pass57,536 miles (+9)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    402744429341
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Fail57,527 miles (+2,208)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,527 miles
    Test number
    393662329384
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Pass55,319 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,319 miles
    Test number
    980516968288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,826 miles (+3,819)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    52,826 miles
    Test number
    144900777236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass49,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,007 miles
    Test number
    990305566270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S88 MXV

Does S88 MXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S88 MXV is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S88 MXV?
The MOT on S88 MXV is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S88 MXV done?
S88 MXV was recorded at 133,262 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,403 miles a year.
Has S88 MXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 MXV has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S88 MXV 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 MXV find?
S88 MXV passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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