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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,798 cc

S8 ALYMOT history

S8 ALY is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

S8 ALY black 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 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
92,987 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 ALY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S8 ALY was last recorded at 92,987 miles on 29 May 2026, 1,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,342 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,645 miles
Average per year
4,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,987 miles
  • 2025 – 91,342 miles
  • 2024 – 88,753 miles
  • 2023 – 84,115 miles
  • 2022 – 80,684 miles
  • 2021 – 77,650 miles
  • 2020 – 75,318 miles
  • 2019 – 73,303 miles
  • 2018 – 71,508 miles
  • 2017 – 69,056 miles
  • 2016 – 66,414 miles
  • 2015 – 62,541 miles
  • 2014 – 55,200 miles
  • 2013 – 43,654 miles
  • 2012 – 34,175 miles
  • 2011 – 22,400 miles
  • 2010 – 15,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail92,987 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective ns+os (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear vehicle heavily undersealed
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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 Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail92,987 miles (+1,645)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,987 miles
    Test number
    390592703176
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective ns+os (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear vehicle heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,342 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    91,342 miles
    Test number
    853828075884
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cut/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low /thin brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking damp (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail91,342 miles (+2,589)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,342 miles
    Test number
    902595847881
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Position lamp not working inop side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam inop (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cut/split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing low /thin brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking damp (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass88,753 miles (+110)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,753 miles
    Test number
    699174315757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail88,643 miles (+4,528)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,643 miles
    Test number
    461016727109
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass84,115 miles (+3,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,115 miles
    Test number
    801144265360
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass80,684 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    458396342017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Fail80,680 miles (+3,030)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,680 miles
    Test number
    974120165393
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass77,650 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    77,650 miles
    Test number
    176734753230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail77,627 miles (+2,309)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    542808489299
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/ sill end corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass75,318 miles (+2,015)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    473245839425
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake slight binding

  12. Pass73,303 miles (+70)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,303 miles
    Test number
    219529292155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slight corrosion

  13. Fail73,233 miles (+1,725)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,233 miles
    Test number
    525057913111
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame slight corrosion

  14. Pass71,508 miles (+2,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,508 miles
    Test number
    174126561164
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade split but still clears window screen

  15. Pass69,056 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,056 miles
    Test number
    290573440101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail69,036 miles (+2,622)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,036 miles
    Test number
    872458873457
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass66,414 miles (+3,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,414 miles
    Test number
    800370595669
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,541 miles
    Test number
    975324335021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail62,541 miles (+7,341)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,541 miles
    Test number
    409804435025
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass55,200 miles (+68)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,200 miles
    Test number
    349937324057
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail55,132 miles (+11,478)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,132 miles
    Test number
    866335324080
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,654 miles (+9,479)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,654 miles
    Test number
    559849903028
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass34,175 miles (+11,775)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,175 miles
    Test number
    586140122096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteTyre pressures were low - set prior to test

  24. Pass22,400 miles (+7,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    227899911019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass15,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,313 miles
    Test number
    803462420069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 ALY

Does S8 ALY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 ALY expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 ALY?
The MOT on S8 ALY expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 ALY done?
S8 ALY was recorded at 92,987 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,751 miles a year.
Has S8 ALY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 ALY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 ALY 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 S8 ALY find?
S8 ALY failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 7 major defects and 3 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 7 more.

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