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Mazda MX-5

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,840 cc

S8 RYGMOT history

S8 RYG is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 95,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

S8 RYG 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 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,408 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 RYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,840 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 RYG was last recorded at 95,408 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,408 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,408 miles
  • 2025 – 94,476 miles
  • 2024 – 93,366 miles
  • 2023 – 92,461 miles
  • 2022 – 91,311 miles
  • 2021 – 88,738 miles
  • 2014 – 88,520 miles
  • 2013 – 87,570 miles
  • 2012 – 85,686 miles
  • 2011 – 79,932 miles
  • 2010 – 77,542 miles
  • 2009 – 75,186 miles
  • 2008 – 73,134 miles
  • 2007 – 64,944 miles
  • 2006 – 55,565 miles
  • 2005 – 50,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,408 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,408 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    312926704451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail95,408 miles (+932)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,408 miles
    Test number
    570923357403
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,476 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    94,476 miles
    Test number
    421270916349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail94,475 miles (+1,109)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,475 miles
    Test number
    680767593753
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside 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))

  5. Pass93,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    269461618911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail93,366 miles (+905)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,366 miles
    Test number
    173434866488
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass92,461 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    92,461 miles
    Test number
    975808828298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,311 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,311 miles
    Test number
    821725394009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,738 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    229187374010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass88,520 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    88,520 miles
    Test number
    797470704209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,479 miles (+909)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,479 miles
    Test number
    415156684101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  12. Pass87,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,570 miles
    Test number
    135681703220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,570 miles (+1,884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,570 miles
    Test number
    587941803247
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass85,686 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    85,686 miles
    Test number
    106447632281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,659 miles (+5,727)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,659 miles
    Test number
    789824632292
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass79,932 miles (+2,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    79,932 miles
    Test number
    248176331258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  17. Pass77,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    77,542 miles
    Test number
    254494920250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,500 miles (+2,314)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,500 miles
    Test number
    481184120234
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass75,186 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,186 miles
    Test number
    381740539466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    641862128332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,134 miles (+8,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    731926218313
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass64,944 miles (+9,379)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    292014207315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,565 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,565 miles
    Test number
    250130326367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    453031215477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 RYG

Does S8 RYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 RYG is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 RYG?
The MOT on S8 RYG is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 RYG done?
S8 RYG was recorded at 95,408 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 2,205 miles a year.
Has S8 RYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 RYG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 RYG 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 RYG find?
S8 RYG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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