MAZDA MX-5 SO56GHJ has 19 MOTs

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This 2007 MAZDA MX-5 has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 57,639 miles 8 months ago on Friday 10th October 2025 at 14:49.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Monday 12th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

SO56GHJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 202657,639 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Underside Heavily Coated In Underseal
  5. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
FAILED9TH OCTOBER 202557,639 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Underside Heavily Coated In Underseal
  6. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides Inner Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (e))
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202412TH OCTOBER 202556,456 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Sides, Inner Bushes Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Underside Heavily Coated In Underseal
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 202312TH OCTOBER 202455,940 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Heavily Undersealed, Unable To Fully Inspect Chassi, Suspension And Brake Pipes
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 202212TH OCTOBER 202355,127 MI
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 202112TH OCTOBER 202254,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202012TH OCTOBER 202153,264 MI
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 202053,216 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED12TH APRIL 20197TH OCTOBER 202051,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH MARCH 201825TH MARCH 201949,545 MI
FAILED23RD MARCH 201849,354 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201724TH MARCH 201847,816 MI
PASSED29TH FEBRUARY 201624TH MARCH 201746,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED25TH MARCH 201524TH MARCH 201644,460 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED6TH MARCH 20145TH MARCH 201539,755 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201328TH FEBRUARY 201438,487 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 201228TH FEBRUARY 201337,180 MI
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 201128TH FEBRUARY 201231,846 MI
PASSED23RD FEBRUARY 201028TH FEBRUARY 201126,155 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SO56GHJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

SO56GHJ MOT Comments

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SO56GHJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 57,639 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,202 miles

SO56GHJ FAQs

This Mazda Mx-5 with registration SO56GHJ was manufactured on Wednesday 28th February 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 57,639 miles, so this Mazda has travelled an average of 3,202 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Mazda Mx-5 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SO56GHJ has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mazda Mx-5 has had 29 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mazda Mx-5 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does SO56GHJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 SO56GHJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SO56GHJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 SO56GHJ does have Tax. Read more

When does SO56GHJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for SO56GHJ will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does SO56GHJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for SO56GHJ will expire in 4 months on Monday 12th October 2026. Read more

When did SO56GHJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SO56GHJ was on Friday 10th October 2025 at 14:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SO56GHJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for SO56GHJ we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has SO56GHJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for SO56GHJ we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SO56GHJ?

SO56GHJ is registered as a 2007 Mazda Mx-5. Read more

How many miles has SO56GHJ done?

The odometer reading for SO56GHJ at the last MOT in October 2025 was 57,639 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,202 miles per year. Read more

How old is SO56GHJ?

The vehicle SO56GHJ was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 28th February 2007. Read more

What colour is SO56GHJ?

The official colour of SO56GHJ is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does SO56GHJ have?

SO56GHJ has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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