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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,798 cc

S8 WATMOT history

S8 WAT is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 24 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 33,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

S8 WAT red 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
33,043 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 WAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 WAT was last recorded at 33,043 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,689 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
354 miles
Average per year
1,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,043 miles
  • 2025 – 32,689 miles
  • 2024 – 31,686 miles
  • 2023 – 30,935 miles
  • 2022 – 30,270 miles
  • 2021 – 28,804 miles
  • 2020 – 27,194 miles
  • 2019 – 24,273 miles
  • 2018 – 20,846 miles
  • 2017 – 18,368 miles
  • 2016 – 15,577 miles
  • 2015 – 13,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,043 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear tyre has several deep cuts in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,043 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    33,043 miles
    Test number
    421468050480
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail33,043 miles (+354)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,043 miles
    Test number
    693682205320
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass32,689 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    32,689 miles
    Test number
    468912073563
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail32,689 miles (+1,003)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,689 miles
    Test number
    678646915352
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing, an item unable to test due to brake binding on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass31,686 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    31,686 miles
    Test number
    253613552103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass30,935 miles (+665)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    30,935 miles
    Test number
    431092278664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,270 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    30,270 miles
    Test number
    499165829973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,804 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    28,804 miles
    Test number
    758182360778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    27,194 miles
    Test number
    245982614456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail27,194 miles (+2,921)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,194 miles
    Test number
    643875793358
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass24,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    552848343299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail24,273 miles (+3,427)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,273 miles
    Test number
    312276966338
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass20,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,846 miles
    Test number
    931284264856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail20,846 miles (+2,478)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,846 miles
    Test number
    251171894424
    • 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  15. Pass18,368 miles (+2,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    18,368 miles
    Test number
    107183216487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has several deep cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass15,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    15,577 miles
    Test number
    953442969984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has several deep cuts in tread

  17. Fail15,573 miles (+2,495)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,573 miles
    Test number
    123656142541
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance of 34% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has several deep cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass13,078 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    13,078 miles
    Test number
    517554595129
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has a cut in centre of tread,not showing canvas.

Questions about S8 WAT

Does S8 WAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 WAT is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 WAT?
The MOT on S8 WAT is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 WAT done?
S8 WAT was recorded at 33,043 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 1,815 miles a year.
Has S8 WAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 WAT has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 WAT 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 WAT find?
S8 WAT passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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