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Mazda MX-5

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,839 cc

SOO 26MOT history

SOO 26 is a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 81,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

SOO 26 grey 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 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
81,881 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SOO 26
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SOO 26 was last recorded at 81,881 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2023: 8,134 miles, lower than 78,621 miles on 29 Dec 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
81,026 miles · 24 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
855 miles
Average per year
3,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,881 miles
  • 2024 – 81,026 miles
  • 2023 – 8,134 miles
  • 2022 – 78,621 miles
  • 2020 – 75,495 miles
  • 2019 – 72,789 miles
  • 2018 – 69,019 miles
  • 2017 – 66,157 miles
  • 2016 – 61,451 miles
  • 2015 – 57,888 miles
  • 2014 – 55,396 miles
  • 2012 – 53,411 miles
  • 2011 – 49,410 miles
  • 2010 – 47,003 miles
  • 2009 – 43,991 miles
  • 2008 – 23,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,881 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,881 miles (+855)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,881 miles
    Test number
    689689052632
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass81,026 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,026 miles
    Test number
    775325847802
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail80,955 miles (+72,821)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,955 miles
    Test number
    631310535397
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to flexi corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass8,134 miles (-70,487)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    8,134 miles
    Test number
    464187776066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,621 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    985266333476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,054 miles (+1,559)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,054 miles
    Test number
    401491795547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,495 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,495 miles
    Test number
    703775410604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,789 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    72,789 miles
    Test number
    463926248248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,019 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,019 miles
    Test number
    546456367206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,157 miles (+4,706)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    66,157 miles
    Test number
    297409429219
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass61,451 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    190265385636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,888 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    57,888 miles
    Test number
    647842695089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass55,396 miles (+1,985)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,396 miles
    Test number
    428894614082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,411 miles (+4,001)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,411 miles
    Test number
    546485442358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,410 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    49,410 miles
    Test number
    165750041340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,003 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,003 miles
    Test number
    274121840360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,991 miles (+7,962)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    841650759313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,029 miles (+12,087)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,029 miles
    Test number
    504372509036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,942 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,942 miles
    Test number
    190268008471
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass23,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,942 miles
    Test number
    711198608092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about SOO 26

What vehicle is registration SOO 26 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SOO 26 on a grey petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 22 Jan 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SOO 26 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SOO 26 is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on SOO 26?
The MOT on SOO 26 is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SOO 26 done?
SOO 26 was recorded at 81,881 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
Has SOO 26 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SOO 26 has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on SOO 26 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SOO 26 find?
SOO 26 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose.

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