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Mazda MX-5

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

S99 RFCMOT history

S99 RFC is a red petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 16 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 72,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

S99 RFC 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 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
72,298 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 RFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 RFC was last recorded at 72,298 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,340 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
958 miles
Average per year
2,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,298 miles
  • 2024 – 71,340 miles
  • 2023 – 69,867 miles
  • 2022 – 68,437 miles
  • 2021 – 67,634 miles
  • 2020 – 66,849 miles
  • 2019 – 65,530 miles
  • 2018 – 64,114 miles
  • 2017 – 59,865 miles
  • 2016 – 55,122 miles
  • 2015 – 52,024 miles
  • 2014 – 48,263 miles
  • 2013 – 45,279 miles
  • 2012 – 40,682 miles
  • 2011 – 36,118 miles
  • 2010 – 29,775 miles
  • 2009 – 27,195 miles
  • 2008 – 23,258 miles
  • 2007 – 20,083 miles
  • 2006 – 19,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,298 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,298 miles (+958)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    964699787175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,340 miles (+1,473)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,340 miles
    Test number
    300566689533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material left to right rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass69,867 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,867 miles
    Test number
    629588282037
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail69,865 miles (+1,428)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,865 miles
    Test number
    889020659461
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,437 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,437 miles
    Test number
    459549816065
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shows signs of having being run flat inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.

  6. Pass67,634 miles (+785)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    67,634 miles
    Test number
    939355983174
    • AdvisoryHeadlights deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassis corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,849 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,849 miles
    Test number
    940969336128
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,849 miles (+1,319)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,849 miles
    Test number
    554354013075
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass65,530 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    65,530 miles
    Test number
    189756691839
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail65,529 miles (+1,415)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,529 miles
    Test number
    357817525009
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass64,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    673672572359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,113 miles (+4,248)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,113 miles
    Test number
    520493621455
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass59,865 miles (+4,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    59,865 miles
    Test number
    176454084922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass55,122 miles (+3,098)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    55,122 miles
    Test number
    394501832863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,024 miles (+3,761)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    945517905142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  16. Pass48,263 miles (+2,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,263 miles
    Test number
    525323494018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,279 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,279 miles
    Test number
    756254913125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,682 miles (+4,564)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,682 miles
    Test number
    197602012149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,118 miles (+6,343)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    489169101168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,775 miles (+2,580)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,775 miles
    Test number
    542042810112
    • NoteHand brake cable can do with slight adjustment

  21. Pass27,195 miles (+3,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,195 miles
    Test number
    391724719122
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass23,258 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,258 miles
    Test number
    853534218133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,083 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,083 miles
    Test number
    533597607115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,802 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,802 miles
    Test number
    753370296051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S99 RFC

Does S99 RFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 RFC is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on S99 RFC?
The MOT on S99 RFC is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 RFC done?
S99 RFC was recorded at 72,298 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 2,681 miles a year.
Has S99 RFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 RFC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S99 RFC 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 S99 RFC find?
S99 RFC passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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