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Mazda MX-5

Orange · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S97 ADPMOT history

S97 ADP is an orange petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 140,220 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

S97 ADP orange Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
140,220 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 ADP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 ADP was last recorded at 140,220 miles on 8 May 2026, 879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
139,341 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
879 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,220 miles
  • 2025 – 139,341 miles
  • 2024 – 138,896 miles
  • 2023 – 138,397 miles
  • 2021 – 137,677 miles
  • 2020 – 135,598 miles
  • 2019 – 131,927 miles
  • 2018 – 127,074 miles
  • 2017 – 119,845 miles
  • 2016 – 112,071 miles
  • 2015 – 105,194 miles
  • 2014 – 97,554 miles
  • 2013 – 87,762 miles
  • 2012 – 80,638 miles
  • 2009 – 60,096 miles
  • 2008 – 54,436 miles
  • 2007 – 49,525 miles
  • 2006 – 46,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,220 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    341350066341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,220 miles (+879)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,220 miles
    Test number
    968237408384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass139,341 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    139,341 miles
    Test number
    956916002578
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass138,896 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    138,896 miles
    Test number
    226953954634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,397 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    138,397 miles
    Test number
    391848541256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,677 miles (+2,079)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,677 miles
    Test number
    913687150752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass135,598 miles (+3,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,598 miles
    Test number
    657094430064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,927 miles (+4,853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,927 miles
    Test number
    104122936480
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both-slight (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass127,074 miles (+7,229)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,074 miles
    Test number
    713408968460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,845 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,845 miles
    Test number
    490792365357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,071 miles (+6,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,071 miles
    Test number
    955257000838
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f tyres close on edges and all 4 tyres cracking

  12. Pass105,194 miles (+7,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,194 miles
    Test number
    831979651645
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass97,554 miles (+9,792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    97,554 miles
    Test number
    416967004481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,762 miles (+7,124)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,762 miles
    Test number
    248785103303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,638 miles
    Test number
    256058202318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,869 km (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,869 km
    Test number
    239949501358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,188 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,188 km
    Test number
    413905200352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,096 miles (+5,660)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,096 miles
    Test number
    643441529341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,436 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,436 miles
    Test number
    710233328391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,525 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    380570397446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,140 miles
    Test number
    242230086234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S97 ADP

Does S97 ADP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S97 ADP is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S97 ADP?
The MOT on S97 ADP is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S97 ADP done?
S97 ADP was recorded at 140,220 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has S97 ADP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 ADP has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S97 ADP 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 S97 ADP find?
S97 ADP passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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