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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,840 cc

S88 URKMOT history

S88 URK is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 8 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2022 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2024.

S88 URK silver Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2022
Mileage
48,061 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2021
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,613 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S88 URK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S88 URK was last recorded at 48,061 miles on 27 Jul 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,056 miles · 17 Apr 2020
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 48,061 miles
  • 2020 – 48,056 miles
  • 2018 – 48,054 miles
  • 2016 – 47,973 miles
  • 2015 – 47,966 miles
  • 2014 – 47,734 miles
  • 2012 – 46,986 miles
  • 2011 – 46,505 miles
  • 2010 – 45,943 miles
  • 2009 – 43,430 miles
  • 2008 – 42,270 miles
  • 2007 – 41,149 miles
  • 2006 – 36,532 miles
  • 2005 – 22,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisorySurface underside heavily corroded

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    911677940763
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySurface underside heavily corroded

  2. Pass48,061 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    335441468813
    • AdvisoryUnderside treated with body shultz

  3. Pass48,056 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,056 miles
    Test number
    832252818245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass48,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    643531588993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail48,054 miles (+81)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,054 miles
    Test number
    755682383672
    • MajorCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

  6. Pass47,973 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,973 miles
    Test number
    911926012742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,966 miles (+232)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,966 miles
    Test number
    877962302059
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass47,734 miles (+748)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,734 miles
    Test number
    987973994199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,986 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,986 miles
    Test number
    365068292485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,984 miles (+479)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,984 miles
    Test number
    299866992251
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteInterior mirror missing

  11. Pass46,505 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,505 miles
    Test number
    327935451212
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAir refreshener on interior miorror but not blocking view at time of test
    • NoteAll 4 tyres showing signs of perishing
    • NoteIncorrect format and font number plates inside car at time of test
    • NoteInterior mirror loose

  12. Fail46,505 miles (+562)2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,505 miles
    Test number
    829185251201
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAir refreshener on interior miorror but not blocking view at time of test
    • NoteAll 4 tyres showing signs of perishing
    • NoteIncorrect format and font number plates inside car at time of test
    • NoteInterior mirror loose

  13. Pass45,943 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    163377850299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSPARE NO PLATES IN BOOT S8 8URK

  14. Fail45,943 miles (+2,513)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,943 miles
    Test number
    690224050257
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass43,430 miles (+1,160)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    43,430 miles
    Test number
    291836029244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/f wiper slightly ripped

  16. Pass42,270 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    933149728226
    • NoteN/sf seatbelt slightly frayed

  17. Fail42,270 miles (+1,121)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,270 miles
    Test number
    402839028244
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass41,149 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,149 miles
    Test number
    924857227244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail41,146 miles (+4,614)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,146 miles
    Test number
    913916427206
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass36,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    36,532 miles
    Test number
    330682646451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,532 miles (+14,156)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,532 miles
    Test number
    972782046216
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass22,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    22,376 miles
    Test number
    221346435280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,376 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,376 miles
    Test number
    590286535225
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about S88 URK

Does S88 URK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S88 URK expired on 26 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S88 URK?
The MOT on S88 URK expired on 26 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S88 URK done?
S88 URK was recorded at 48,061 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2021, an average of 1,613 miles a year.
Has S88 URK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S88 URK has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on S88 URK 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 URK find?
S88 URK failed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2024 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp not working on dipped beam; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; nearside stop lamp(s) not working, and 7 more.

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