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Mazda MX-5

Silver · Petrol · 1998 · 1,839 cc

S96 RCRMOT history

S96 RCR is a silver petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

S96 RCR silver 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 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,824 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S96 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S96 RCR was last recorded at 109,824 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,042 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
3,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,824 miles
  • 2025 – 109,042 miles
  • 2024 – 107,753 miles
  • 2023 – 104,464 miles
  • 2022 – 100,670 miles
  • 2021 – 98,253 miles
  • 2020 – 95,990 miles
  • 2019 – 92,234 miles
  • 2018 – 88,069 miles
  • 2017 – 84,467 miles
  • 2016 – 80,037 miles
  • 2015 – 77,078 miles
  • 2014 – 74,074 miles
  • 2013 – 68,128 miles
  • 2012 – 63,121 miles
  • 2011 – 56,004 miles
  • 2010 – 53,269 miles
  • 2009 – 51,000 miles
  • 2008 – 49,499 miles
  • 2006 – 48,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,824 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,824 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,824 miles
    Test number
    272479802133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,824 miles (+782)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,824 miles
    Test number
    484678022148
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,042 miles (+1,289)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,042 miles
    Test number
    389848716785
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass107,753 miles (+3,289)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,753 miles
    Test number
    907763559469
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass104,464 miles (+61)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,464 miles
    Test number
    642222062837
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail104,403 miles (+3,733)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    111673202269
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass100,670 miles (+2,417)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,670 miles
    Test number
    214308013039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass98,253 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    98,253 miles
    Test number
    796418272484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass95,990 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,990 miles
    Test number
    207662674363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail95,990 miles (+3,756)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,990 miles
    Test number
    759360397234
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass92,234 miles (+133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,234 miles
    Test number
    325782941502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail92,101 miles (+4,032)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,101 miles
    Test number
    520140990363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass88,069 miles (+3,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,069 miles
    Test number
    803346404363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outer edge

  14. Pass84,467 miles (+4,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,467 miles
    Test number
    978780493502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass80,037 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    525906065879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,078 miles (+3,004)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,078 miles
    Test number
    685939685074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOff side wiper blade slighty damaged

  17. Pass74,074 miles (+5,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,074 miles
    Test number
    129266474087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,128 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    479694083079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,121 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,121 miles
    Test number
    249626282025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,004 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,004 miles
    Test number
    507930381013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,269 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    330231090030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,000 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,000 miles
    Test number
    542372899005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,499 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    862722428076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,030 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    48,030 miles
    Test number
    320364066499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,808 miles
    Test number
    963610096057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S96 RCR

Does S96 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S96 RCR is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S96 RCR?
The MOT on S96 RCR is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S96 RCR done?
S96 RCR was recorded at 109,824 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 3,068 miles a year.
Has S96 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S96 RCR has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S96 RCR 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 S96 RCR find?
S96 RCR passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, and 1 more.

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