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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,999 cc

S8 BWDMOT history

S8 BWD is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 48,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

S8 BWD blue Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
48,858 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BWD was last recorded at 48,858 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,616 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,242 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,616 miles
Average per year
2,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,858 miles
  • 2025 – 46,242 miles
  • 2024 – 44,188 miles
  • 2023 – 40,670 miles
  • 2022 – 34,429 miles
  • 2021 – 30,480 miles
  • 2020 – 27,557 miles
  • 2019 – 23,620 miles
  • 2018 – 19,367 miles
  • 2017 – 16,778 miles
  • 2016 – 15,212 miles
  • 2015 – 14,003 miles
  • 2014 – 12,333 miles
  • 2013 – 10,500 miles
  • 2012 – 9,743 miles
  • 2011 – 7,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,858 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,858 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    48,858 miles
    Test number
    213844121592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass46,242 miles (+2,054)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    46,242 miles
    Test number
    891021863374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,188 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,188 miles
    Test number
    125683404485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,670 miles (+6,241)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    40,670 miles
    Test number
    246084681467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass34,429 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,429 miles
    Test number
    185619991238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,480 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    966230428349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,557 miles
    Test number
    776279993706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail27,557 miles (+3,937)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,557 miles
    Test number
    569881818415
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Pass23,620 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    23,620 miles
    Test number
    115868843154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,367 miles (+2,589)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    19,367 miles
    Test number
    877083118016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,778 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    16,778 miles
    Test number
    821481408792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,212 miles (+1,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    15,212 miles
    Test number
    630642226052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
  13. Pass14,003 miles (+1,670)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    14,003 miles
    Test number
    285328225142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass12,333 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,333 miles
    Test number
    668852494097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail12,321 miles (+1,821)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,321 miles
    Test number
    787391694060
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass10,500 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,500 miles
    Test number
    987010083033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,743 miles (+2,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,743 miles
    Test number
    908323382095
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded inner face ok for test.
  18. Pass7,717 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    7,717 miles
    Test number
    976053381091
    • NoteNearside front brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly grooved
    • NoteOffside front brake disc slightly pitted
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly grooved
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Questions about S8 BWD

Does S8 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BWD is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BWD?
The MOT on S8 BWD is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BWD done?
S8 BWD was recorded at 48,858 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 2,643 miles a year.
Has S8 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BWD has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on S8 BWD 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 BWD find?
S8 BWD passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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