Mazda MX-5
Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc
S8 MGBMOT history
S8 MGB is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 29 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,044 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 59,044 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 1,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S8 MGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 29 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S8 MGB was last recorded at 59,044 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 59,041 miles · 9 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 1,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,044 miles
- 2025 – 58,505 miles
- 2024 – 56,980 miles
- 2023 – 54,352 miles
- 2022 – 51,310 miles
- 2021 – 49,669 miles
- 2020 – 48,797 miles
- 2019 – 46,989 miles
- 2018 – 44,432 miles
- 2017 – 38,916 miles
- 2015 – 36,427 miles
- 2014 – 32,823 miles
- 2012 – 30,194 miles
- 2011 – 29,925 miles
- 2010 – 28,931 miles
- 2009 – 28,136 miles
- 2008 – 27,483 miles
- 2007 – 26,281 miles
- 2006 – 25,243 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,044 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,044 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 59,044 miles
- Test number
- 400083437647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,041 miles (+536)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,041 miles
- Test number
- 186064073939
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Pass58,505 miles (+1,525)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 58,505 miles
- Test number
- 429533611725
- AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items
Pass56,980 miles (+31)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 56,980 miles
- Test number
- 418458895617
- AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items
Fail56,949 miles (+2,597)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,949 miles
- Test number
- 956937169917
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items
Pass54,352 miles (+3,042)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 54,352 miles
- Test number
- 532206568522
- AdvisoryRust slight corrosion to steering, suspension, body and chassis items
Pass51,310 miles (+1,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 51,310 miles
- Test number
- 362113219596
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass49,669 miles (+872)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 49,669 miles
- Test number
- 517569672734
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass48,797 miles (+1,808)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 48,797 miles
- Test number
- 310598984180
- AdvisoryBoth outer rear sills corrored on outer skin
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass46,989 miles (+2,557)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 46,989 miles
- Test number
- 686133231122
- AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of n/s sill panel corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear of o/s sill panel corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass44,432 miles (+5,516)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 44,432 miles
- Test number
- 534985124645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,916 miles (+2,489)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 38,916 miles
- Test number
- 507319147102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,427 miles (+3,604)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,427 miles
- Test number
- 348634305471
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Pass32,823 miles (+2,629)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 32,823 miles
- Test number
- 666194004079
- NoteFront tyres wearing on edge
Pass30,194 miles (+269)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 30,194 miles
- Test number
- 596789392259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,925 miles (+994)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 29,925 miles
- Test number
- 356267391259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,931 miles (+795)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 28,931 miles
- Test number
- 933028790254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,136 miles (+653)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 28,136 miles
- Test number
- 510840909396
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,483 miles (+1,202)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 27,483 miles
- Test number
- 673021008344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,281 miles (+1,038)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 26,281 miles
- Test number
- 561949497233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 25,243 miles
- Test number
- 700379296214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S8 MGB
- Does S8 MGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 MGB is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S8 MGB?
- The MOT on S8 MGB is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S8 MGB done?
- S8 MGB was recorded at 59,044 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 1,752 miles a year.
- Has S8 MGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S8 MGB has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S8 MGB 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 MGB find?
- S8 MGB passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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