# SO56CSV — MAZDA MX-5 MOT History & Vehicle Check SO56CSV is a Red MAZDA MX-5, Petrol (1798cc), first registered 2007-01-05. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status. Further information for SO56CSV — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/. ## Vehicle details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Registration | SO56CSV | | Make | MAZDA | | Model | MX-5 | | Colour | Red | | Fuel type | Petrol | | Engine size | 1798cc | | First registered | 2007-01-05 | ## MOT status - Current MOT: Valid - MOT expiry date: 2027-07-28 00:00:00 ## MOT test summary - Total tests: 26 - Passes: 17 - Fails: 9 - Pass rate: 65.38% - Total defects recorded: 53 ## MOT test history | Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry | |---|---|---|---| | 2026-07-24 09:01:53 | PASSED | 75,081 MI | 2027-07-28 00:00:00 | | 2025-07-29 10:19:37 | PASSED | 70,933 MI | 2026-07-28 00:00:00 | | 2025-07-24 11:31:36 | FAILED | 70,933 MI | — | | 2024-07-25 10:27:30 | PASSED | 68,930 MI | 2025-07-24 00:00:00 | | 2023-04-18 08:29:44 | PASSED | 68,040 MI | 2024-04-18 00:00:00 | | 2022-04-19 10:55:06 | PASSED | 67,373 MI | 2023-04-18 00:00:00 | | 2022-04-19 08:07:54 | FAILED | 67,373 MI | — | | 2021-06-04 12:24:20 | PASSED | 66,840 MI | 2022-06-03 00:00:00 | | 2021-05-28 14:37:52 | FAILED | 66,840 MI | — | | 2020-01-07 14:30:37 | PASSED | 65,082 MI | 2021-01-26 00:00:00 | | 2020-01-06 10:41:54 | FAILED | 65,079 MI | — | | 2019-01-08 16:50:54 | PASSED | 60,357 MI | 2020-01-26 00:00:00 | | 2019-01-07 12:02:35 | FAILED | 60,353 MI | — | | 2017-12-30 09:56:12 | PASSED | 54,890 MI | 2019-01-26 00:00:00 | | 2017-12-28 10:34:13 | FAILED | 54,890 MI | — | | 2017-01-06 11:32:56 | PASSED | 48,653 MI | 2018-01-26 00:00:00 | | 2017-01-05 11:34:48 | FAILED | 48,651 MI | — | | 2016-01-27 11:42:06 | PASSED | 43,553 MI | 2017-01-26 00:00:00 | | 2015-01-22 11:12:43 | PASSED | 39,823 MI | 2016-01-21 00:00:00 | | 2014-01-15 16:28:34 | PASSED | 36,040 MI | 2015-01-20 00:00:00 | | 2013-01-15 17:12:03 | PASSED | 32,436 MI | 2014-01-20 00:00:00 | | 2012-01-21 18:11:38 | PASSED | 29,250 MI | 2013-01-20 00:00:00 | | 2012-01-19 18:04:02 | FAILED | 29,250 MI | — | | 2011-01-12 16:24:57 | PASSED | 25,838 MI | 2012-01-11 00:00:00 | | 2011-01-11 14:30:29 | FAILED | 25,838 MI | — | | 2010-01-07 13:07:27 | PASSED | 22,527 MI | 2011-01-06 00:00:00 | ### Defects and advisories **2026-07-24 09:01:53 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) **2025-07-29 10:19:37 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) **2025-07-24 11:31:36 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) **2022-04-19 08:07:54 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) **2021-05-28 14:37:52 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) - MAJOR: Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor brace (6.1.1 (c) (i)) **2020-01-07 14:30:37 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Both front flexi hoses and in poor condition - ADVISORY: Under side of car corroded - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded and parts missing - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) **2020-01-06 10:41:54 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Both front flexi hoses and in poor condition - ADVISORY: Under side of car corroded - ADVISORY: Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) - ADVISORY: Offside Rear Brake backing plate corroded and parts missing - MAJOR: Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) **2019-01-07 12:02:35 (FAILED)** - MAJOR: Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) - MAJOR: Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) - MAJOR: Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) **2017-12-30 09:56:12 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: under trays fitted **2017-12-28 10:34:13 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: under trays fitted - FAIL: Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) **2017-01-06 11:32:56 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: under trays fitted - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) **2017-01-05 11:34:48 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - ADVISORY: under trays fitted - ADVISORY: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) **2016-01-27 11:42:06 (PASSED)** - ADVISORY: Rear subframe very corroded **2014-01-15 16:28:34 (PASSED)** - USER ENTERED: slight bind in rear brakes **2012-01-19 18:04:02 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) - FAIL: Headlamp aim too low (1.8) - FAIL: Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) - FAIL: Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) **2011-01-11 14:30:29 (FAILED)** - ADVISORY: Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) - FAIL: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) - FAIL: Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) ## Full vehicle report A free MOT and vehicle check for SO56CSV is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/SO56CSV. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data. --- Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-28.