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Mazda MX-5

Gold · Petrol · 1998 · 1,598 cc

S97 ADUMOT history

S97 ADU is a gold petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

S97 ADU gold Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
94,229 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,653 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S97 ADU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S97 ADU was last recorded at 94,229 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 2,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,142 miles · 27 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,087 miles
Average per year
4,653 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 94,229 miles
  • 2022 – 92,142 miles
  • 2021 – 90,669 miles
  • 2020 – 86,105 miles
  • 2019 – 80,467 miles
  • 2018 – 75,266 miles
  • 2017 – 71,859 miles
  • 2016 – 68,576 miles
  • 2014 – 65,211 miles
  • 2013 – 57,243 miles
  • 2012 – 50,909 miles
  • 2011 – 44,985 miles
  • 2010 – 37,003 miles
  • 2009 – 28,062 miles
  • 2008 – 20,670 miles
  • 2007 – 16,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,229 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,229 miles (+2,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    445199629795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass92,142 miles (+1,473)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    92,142 miles
    Test number
    909286512275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,669 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    90,669 miles
    Test number
    453187767772
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail90,669 miles (+4,564)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,669 miles
    Test number
    438452090124
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,105 miles (+5,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,105 miles
    Test number
    744607766250
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,467 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    80,467 miles
    Test number
    993880539660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,266 miles (+3,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,266 miles
    Test number
    585567705701
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass71,859 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    795577517249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail71,847 miles (+3,271)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,847 miles
    Test number
    112455397313
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass68,576 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    925853772431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  11. Fail68,576 miles (+3,365)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,576 miles
    Test number
    625828543052
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass65,211 miles (+3,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,211 miles
    Test number
    276573764344
    • NoteSmall split o/s wiper blade

  13. Pass61,643 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,643 miles
    Test number
    279612204041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,243 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,243 miles
    Test number
    145525243449
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass57,243 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,243 miles
    Test number
    518475843085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,909 miles (+5,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,909 miles
    Test number
    886927962050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass44,985 miles (+7,982)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,985 miles
    Test number
    195122051042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail37,003 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,003 miles
    Test number
    242145670034
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass37,003 miles (+8,941)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,003 miles
    Test number
    450115570091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,062 miles (+7,392)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,062 miles
    Test number
    452287349002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,670 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,670 miles
    Test number
    161272658464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,235 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,235 miles
    Test number
    411542467033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S97 ADU

Does S97 ADU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S97 ADU expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S97 ADU?
The MOT on S97 ADU expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S97 ADU done?
S97 ADU was recorded at 94,229 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 4,653 miles a year.
Has S97 ADU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S97 ADU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on S97 ADU 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 ADU find?
S97 ADU passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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